1773 Bellin, map, Hudson Bay, Canada, James Bay, Labrador

“Carte de la Baye de Hudson”

Map of the Hudson Bay area of Northern Canada. Shows Hudson Bay, James Bay, Labrador (previously called New Brittany by the French). 

One area of Quebec labelled ‘Esquimaux’. Parts of present day Manitoba labelled ‘Land entirely Unknown’.

This fine, original copper-plate engraved antique map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin.

24.7 x 37.3 cm

Excellent condition. Old folds flattened.