L'Isle de Terre-Neuve, L'Acadie, ou La Nouvelle Ecosse, L'Isle St Jean et la Partie Orientale du Canada

Cartographer / Artist: Rigobert Bonne

Date Created: c. 1780

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 14.1 × 9.7 inches

Geographic Scope: Eastern Canada, Maritime Provinces, and Northeastern United States

Archive Catalog ID: fp4-img-1918

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Canada

This finely engraved 18th-century map by French hydrographer Rigobert Bonne depicts Eastern Canada and the northeastern territory of present-day North America, encompassing Newfoundland (Terre-Neuve), Nova Scotia (L'Acadie), Prince Edward Island (L'Isle St. Jean), New England, New York, and parts of Pennsylvania. Published during a pivotal era of trans-Atlantic trade and colonial conflict, the chart features precise hydrographic details, coastal soundings, and river systems vital for navigation in the North Atlantic. The visual composition relies on original outline hand-coloring to delineate various colonial domains, native territories (including the Eskimaux, Mistassins, and Iroquois), and maritime features such as the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. Notable settlements and strategic points recorded include Quebec, Montreal, Louisbourg, Halifax, Boston, and New York. Distance scales in French marine leagues and English miles are integrated into the upper and lower borders, demonstrating the cartographic rigor of Bonne's work for the French Hydrographic Office.

Condition: Light age-toning and minor creasing along the outer margins.. Original hand-coloring remains vibrant with crisp engraved plate impression.. Small manuscript pencil inventory notation in the lower left blank margin.

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L'Isle de Terre-Neuve, L'Acadie, ou La Nouvelle Ecosse, L'Isle St Jean et la Partie Orientale du Canada

By Rigobert Bonne

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1780 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Rigobert Bonne documenting Eastern Canada, Maritime Provinces, and Northeastern United States. Measures 14.1 × 9.7 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$160
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
14.1 × 9.7 inches
Date / Era
c. 1780
Geographic Scope
Eastern Canada, Maritime Provinces, and Northeastern United States
Archive Catalog ID
fp4-img-1918
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age-toning and minor creasing along the outer margins.
  • Original hand-coloring remains vibrant with crisp engraved plate impression.
  • Small manuscript pencil inventory notation in the lower left blank margin.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This finely engraved 18th-century map by French hydrographer Rigobert Bonne depicts Eastern Canada and the northeastern territory of present-day North America, encompassing Newfoundland (Terre-Neuve), Nova Scotia (L'Acadie), Prince Edward Island (L'Isle St. Jean), New England, New York, and parts of Pennsylvania. Published during a pivotal era of trans-Atlantic trade and colonial conflict, the chart features precise hydrographic details, coastal soundings, and river systems vital for navigation in the North Atlantic. The visual composition relies on original outline hand-coloring to delineate various colonial domains, native territories (including the Eskimaux, Mistassins, and Iroquois), and maritime features such as the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. Notable settlements and strategic points recorded include Quebec, Montreal, Louisbourg, Halifax, Boston, and New York. Distance scales in French marine leagues and English miles are integrated into the upper and lower borders, demonstrating the cartographic rigor of Bonne's work for the French Hydrographic Office.

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