A fascinating old map of British North America from 1840, focusing on Canada but with large parts of the northern US and Alaska (then called Russian America!) as well. Alaska would eventually be sold to the USA in 1867 for just $7.2 million.
In 1840 Canada didn't actually exist - there was Lower Canada (containing Quebec) and Upper Canada (containing most of Ontario). In 1841 they were merged to form the Province of Canada. This existed until confederation in 1867.
This map is highly detailed, with notes about recent voyages and discoveries. Many indigenous groups are labelled in italics.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm), and 24x30 inches (61x76cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 100 inches (254cm) wide. Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 20x16 inch (51x40.5cm) version of this map.
Please note, the unframed 24x30 inch map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them, they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.
As well as Canada, Russian America, Greenland and the United States of America, many North American towns, villages and landmarks are already visible in this map.
The locations on this map include: Hudson Bay, New York, Washington, Richmond, Montreal, Quebec, Lake Ontario and Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, and many more.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Canada or who has the Great White North in their heart.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.