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Title
Chart of the arctic regions [cartographic material] from the Admiralty surveys.
Arrangement structure
Item (linked) part of
Date(s)
[ca. 1853]
Place
London
Place of creation
England
Publisher
James Wyld
Edition statement
3rd. ed
Extent
1map : hand col. ; 39 cm in diam on sheet 42 x 49 cm.
Language of material
English
Scope and content
Maps shows Arctic exploration by various British Explorers.
Conditions of access
Cartographic material
90: Open
Original can be viewed in the presence o
f an early cartographic archivist.
Original can be viewed in the presence o
f an early cartographic archivist.
Cartographic material
Microfiche NMC27793
Microfiche NMC27793
90: Open
Item no. (creator)
Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection # 294A
Cartographic material
90: Open
Volume
710 Item no. assigned by LAC 294A
710 Item no. assigned by LAC 294A
90: Open
Archival reference no.
Other accession no.
80101/245 CA
Local class no.
H3/800/[1853] copy 2
Terms of use
Credit Library and Archives Canada. Copyright expired.
Creator / Provenance
Additional information
Meridian of Greenwich.
"Published by James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen and H.R.H. prince Albert, Charing Cross East London".
"To Lady Franklin: This sketch is dedicated by her obliged and obedient servant James Wyld".
Includes a colour coded reference list of explorers.
"58A" appears in bottom right corner.
"Published by James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen and H.R.H. prince Albert, Charing Cross East London".
"To Lady Franklin: This sketch is dedicated by her obliged and obedient servant James Wyld".
Includes a colour coded reference list of explorers.
"58A" appears in bottom right corner.
Custodial history
Part of the Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection purchased by the Public Archives of Canada in 1981.
Related materials
For other copies and editions see Mikan 3819946 (NMC 27792) ; AMICUS No 28938758 (NMC 197197)
Copy / version note
The microfiche version is NMC 27793
Exhibitions note
This map was part of an exhibition held at The Royal Ontario Museum, April 1958 entitled "Up North: The Discovery and Mapping of the Canadian Arctic, 1511-1944" showcasing MacDonald's Collection.
Subject heading
Arctic regions - Exploration - Routes - Maps.
Source
Private
MIKAN no.
3819951
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