Le Canada Ou Partie De La Nouvelle France Dans l' Amerique Septentrionale, Contenant la Terre de Labrador, la...

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Copper Engraving, color by Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert & Sanson, N, published 1693 by Hubert Jaillot, Paris. Image size: 465 by 610mm (18 by 24 inches). By Jaillot after Sanson — a landmark of late 17th-century French cartography of North America. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (c.1632–1712) was one of the most important French cartographers and map publishers of the late 17th century. He collaborated with the pioneering geographer Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) and his sons to produce finely engraved, large-format maps of the world's regions, publishing in Paris from 1670 onwards. Jaillot's maps are distinguished by their impressive scale, rich baroque cartouches, and the high quality of their engraving. His map of Canada and New France (1693) is a landmark document of 17th-century French geographical knowledge of North America, reflecting decades of French colonial exploration and mission activity in the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes regions. Large and decorative map of Canada by the French cartographer Nicolaus Sanson and Hubert Jaillot. Published in the 'Atlas Noveau...', this atlas was a masterpiece in the French cartography in the 17th century. The atlas was specially designed for Louis XIV and due of the very large size of the plates, most maps were printed from two plates, it took Hubert Jaillot over 12 years to complete the 'Atlas Noveau...'. Canada is very detailled shown on the map, as well Labrador, Terra Neuf & Nouvelle France are shown in engraved territory borders. The map is rich in detail, with many cities and place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, bays, etc. In excellent condition. Minor offsetting of the old outline colors to the paper.

Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert & Sanson, N. – Le Canada Ou Partie De La Nouvelle France Dans l' Ameri... · Antique Map, Copper Engraving · 465 x 610mm · Hubert Jaill...