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Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints

British possessions in North America Findlay, Alexander G.

Description

Copper-plate engraving with hand-coloured outline. Depicts American claim to the Pacific Northwest in the first half of the 19th century. Western border at 54 degrees, 40 minutes line of latitude, the southward limit of Russian territory in North America.

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Title
British possessions in North America
AlternateTitle
Geography
Creator
Findlay, Alexander G.
DateIssued
[unknown]
Description
Copper-plate engraving with hand-coloured outline. Depicts American claim to the Pacific Northwest in the first half of the 19th century. Western border at 54 degrees, 40 minutes line of latitude, the southward limit of Russian territory in North America.
Extent
1 map ; 19 x 23 cm
GeographicLocation
Canada
Genre
Maps
Type
Still Image
FileFormat
image/jpeg
Language
English
Notes
Map possibly removed from source: Findlay, Alexander G. Modern atlas: forming a complete compendium geography. ca. 1840-1845.
Information found in Canadian Encyclopedia: "International Boundaries" & "Oregon Treaty".
Identifier
mccormick_284
Collection
Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
DateAvailable
2013-04-01
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
AIPUUID
1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
IsShownAt
10.14288/1.0023284
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/