These three beautifully hand coloured original antique maps of Canada were engraved by Nicholas Bellin in 1757 and were published for Antoine-François Prevosts 20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague between 1747 & 1780.
The three maps represent firstly Hudson's Bay, secondly the Gulf & River mouth of the St Lawrence River and thirdly the St Lawrence River from Quebec city to Lake Ontario. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Orange, pink, yellow, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 14in x 10in (355mm x 255mm)
Plate size: - 13in x 9in (330mm x 230mm)
Margins: - min. 1/2in (12mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: Folds as issued
Verso: - None

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