MAGDALEN ISLANDS,ANTICOSTI,CANADA,1800s Antique Map

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MAGDALEN ISLANDS,ANTICOSTI,CANADA,Antique Historical Relief Map MAGDALEN ISLANDS,ANTICOSTI,CANADA 1893 WOOD ENGRAVED HISTORICAL MAPAntique Topographical Map CLOSEUP . Approx Image Size : 4 1/2 X 4 inches Approx Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches Scale : 1: 1,200,000, The Magdalen Islands (French, îles de la Madeleine) are a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence with an area of 194.803 km . Though closer to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, the islands belong to Quebec. There are nine major islands Alright, Amherst, Brion, Coffin, East, Entry, Grindstone, Grosse, and Wolf and numerous islets. Administratively, they make up the Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regional County Municipality. The current mayor is Joël Arseneault. Jacques Cartier was the first European to visit the islands, in 1534. In 1755, the islands were inhabited by French-speaking Acadians. When the British expelled the Acadians from the rest of what is now the Maritime Provinces of Canada, they did not come as far as the Magdalen Islands. To this day, many inhabitants of the Magdalen Islands (Madelinots) fly the Acadian flag and think of themselves as distinct from the Québécois. Another segment of the population comes from survivors of the over 400 shipwrecks on the islands. The islands are the location of some of Quebec's oldest English-speaking settlements, and although the majority of anglophones have since been assimilated with the francophone population or migrated elsewhere, there are still English-speaking settlements, many located on Entry Island. Lighthouses were eventually set up, and this reduced the number of shipwrecks, but there are still many old hulks on the beaches and under the waters (wikipedia) Shows Water Depths., CONDITION: BOOKPLATE INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Map Image is clean, clear, sharp with beautiful detail. As scanned. There is TEXT ON BACK SIDE. Printed on cream color coated paper. This beautiful map print would look great matted and framed. Or an art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.   I prefer paypal or money orders. Delivery time for items can be anywhere from 10-28 days depending on your location. Items will be shipped within 2 business days of payment received. Checks will need time to clear before items are sent.

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• Title: MAGDALEN ISLANDS,ANTICOSTI,CANADA,1800s Antique Map
• Publisher: Reclus
• Binding: no binding
• Condition: very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geography
  • Maps of North America