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Miniature of BMC 09--America Septentrionalis [1641]
BMC 09--America Septentrionalis [1641]
This map of North America shows California as an island. It is richly embellished with a variety of animals throughout the interior, with sailing ships and sea monsters in the oceans. The map is a careful compilation from various sources and represents the current state of cartographic knowledge at that time. There is a single "Lac des Iroguois" in the Great Lakes region. A few place names from John Smith's 1616 map appear in "Nova Anglia." The title cartouche features several Native Americans, and the imprint cartouche features two mermaids. Depicts North America, Central America, and northern part of South America.
Miniature of BMC 79--An authentic plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery, to the fall of Montmorenci [...], 1759
BMC 79--An authentic plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery, to the fall of Montmorenci [...], 1759
There are 2 maps pasted to one backing. Map 1--Full Title: "An authentic plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery, to the fall of Montmorenci: with the operations of the siege of Quebec under the command of Vice-Admiral Saunders & Major General Wolfe down to the 5 Sept 1759, drawn by a captain in His Majesties Navy." Published by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Charing Cross, London. Map 2-- Plan of the Town of Halifax in Nova Scotia. Map circa 1759, shows British barracks and the Sandwich River.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Baxter Rare Maps
Miniature of Copy of Deed Number Two to William Bingham
Copy of Deed Number Two to William Bingham
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of Copy of Deed Number Nine to William Bingham
Copy of Deed Number Nine to William Bingham
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of Copy of Deed Number Ten to William Bingham
Copy of Deed Number Ten to William Bingham
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of BMC 57--Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du Maine, circa 1822
BMC 57--Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du Maine, circa 1822
Early map of Maine, hand colored by counties. Roads, towns, rivers, and lakes are included on map. Key notes flags for 10 remarkable battles. Text surrounds map, which includes details concerning the topography, indigenous lands, rivers, climate, towns, manufacturing, commerce, education, history, population by county, and other information.Buchon follows the format of Carey & Lea's Atlas. The atlas was issued in six editions in English, French & German between 1822 and 1827.
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of BMC 51--The Prospect of Saco Fort, 1699
BMC 51--The Prospect of Saco Fort, 1699
Map of Saco Fort circa 1699. Includes Captain's lodgings, Indian magazine, Lieutenants' rooms, Sergeants' rooms, soldiers' rooms, store house, blacksmith shop, and Indian Island. See also BMC 50.
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of BMC 77--Novi Orbis Pars Borealis, America Scilicet, Complectens Floridam, Baccalaon, Canadam, Terram Corte, 1585
BMC 77--Novi Orbis Pars Borealis, America Scilicet, Complectens Floridam, Baccalaon, Canadam, Terram Corte, 1585
Map of North America, derived from Cornelis de Jode's 1593 Americae Pars Borealis. This map depicts all of North America from the unexplored Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The map predates the exploration of Samuel de Champlain but draws upon those of Jacques Cartier, Sebastian Cabot, Giovanni Verrazano, Sir Walter Raleigh, John White and Jacques Le Moyne. A long narrow waterway to the north represents the North West Passage. Some place names have been left out, including the settlements of Bermuda, St. Augustine, Roanoke,and Chesapeake. A second peninsula is shown to the west of Florida.
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of BMC 78--Sketch of unidentified British fort
BMC 78--Sketch of unidentified British fort
Undated sketch of unidentified British fort. Artist is unknown.
  • Type: FILE
Miniature of BMC 81--The Fort Upon Great Island In Piscataqua River 1699
BMC 81--The Fort Upon Great Island In Piscataqua River 1699
Early sketch of Fort William and Mary on the Piscataqua River in New Hampshire circa 1699. Fort was abandoned by the British Army and rebuilt as Fort Constitution in 1808. Artist is unknown.
  • Type: FILE