![[NOVA SCOTIA]. A Geographical History of Nova Scotia. Containing an Account of the Situation, Extent and Limits thereof. As also Of the various Struggles between the Two Crowns of England and France for the Possession of that Province. Wherein is shewn, The Importance of it, as well with Regard to our Trade, as to the securing of other Settlements in North America. To which is added, An Accurate Description of the Bays, Harbours, Lakes, and Rivers, the Nature of the Soil, and the Produce of the Country. Together with the Manners and Customs of the Indian Inhabitants. London: Printed for Paul Vaillant, 1749.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2004/NYR/2004_NYR_01450_0305_000(094809).jpg?w=1)
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[NOVA SCOTIA]. A Geographical History of Nova Scotia. Containing an Account of the Situation, Extent and Limits thereof. As also Of the various Struggles between the Two Crowns of England and France for the Possession of that Province. Wherein is shewn, The Importance of it, as well with Regard to our Trade, as to the securing of other Settlements in North America. To which is added, An Accurate Description of the Bays, Harbours, Lakes, and Rivers, the Nature of the Soil, and the Produce of the Country. Together with the Manners and Customs of the Indian Inhabitants. London: Printed for Paul Vaillant, 1749.
8o (199 x 124 mm). Disbound.
FIRST EDITION. "Preface states the work to be written for prospective settlers, and based on the Author's own observations and on Charlevoix. It is one of the first statements of French-English rival claims in Nova Scotia"( TPL). The present copy collates as in T.P.L. and Waldon: A2 B-O4. Other references apparently overlook the fact there are no numbered pages before 10; the Preface had perhaps been expected to be longer than 2 pages, and the addition of a half-title would have completed the first signature. Not in Lande, Streeter or Howes. Dionne II, 472; Field 1144; Sabin 56135; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 210.
8o (199 x 124 mm). Disbound.
FIRST EDITION. "Preface states the work to be written for prospective settlers, and based on the Author's own observations and on Charlevoix. It is one of the first statements of French-English rival claims in Nova Scotia"( TPL). The present copy collates as in T.P.L. and Waldon: A2 B-O4. Other references apparently overlook the fact there are no numbered pages before 10; the Preface had perhaps been expected to be longer than 2 pages, and the addition of a half-title would have completed the first signature. Not in Lande, Streeter or Howes. Dionne II, 472; Field 1144; Sabin 56135; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 210.