A 17th century map of Cape Breton Island
CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria.
Isola di Capo Breton.
Venice, c.1696. 125 x 170, set in text.
Trimmed from a larger sheet.
A Venetian map of Cape Breton, published in the 'Isolario'. At the time the island had no permanent European settlement, although it marks the earlier failed French colonies. It was not until 1713 that the French returned, founding Louisbourg.
Stock ID : 21640
£160
£160
A 17th century map of Cape Breton Island
CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria.
Isola di Capo Breton.
Venice, c.1696. 125 x 170, set in text.
Trimmed from a larger sheet.
A Venetian map of Cape Breton, published in the 'Isolario'. At the time the island had no permanent European settlement, although it marks the earlier failed French colonies. It was not until 1713 that the French returned, founding Louisbourg.
Stock ID : 21640
£160
£160