TYPE: Map

GRADE: -

DESCRIPTION: 1764 detailed sea chart of the Grand Bancs and part of Newfoundland & 1767 detailed sea chart of northern part of Newfoundland and the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. Sunk into hand made thick laid paper measuring approximately 37½" x 25½".

The charts were produced by the Dépôt de la Marine toward the end of the Seven Years War (French & Indian War). Following the conclusion of the Seven Years' War, the Treaty of Paris provided that Britain transfer the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon to France. The French were also granted fishing rights along Newfoundland's shores and Grand Banks.

Previously folded, will be shipped rolled.