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An illustration of a town viewed from the sea.
Louisbourgh (Nova Scotia), 176-?
An illustration of a town viewed from the sea.

Louisbourgh (Nova Scotia), 176-?

Dateapproximately 1778
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Notes
Inscribed in the plate, l.c.: LOUISBOURGH. / London Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett No. 53 Fleet Street.; l.r.: 480 View keyed in pen and black ink, b., r. to l., 1-10, referring to key in JRR Catalogue. After the etching "A View of Louisburg" in DesBarres' The Atlantic Neptune, London, 1777 (Acc. 2443 is an impression of the etching). de Volpi 16.
Medium
Dimensions219 x 380; 228 x 380; 254 x 406 mm x mm
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberJRR 2442
Country:Canada
Historical location:Louisbourg (N.S.)
Province or state:Nova Scotia