This print representing part of the town and harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia, looking down Prince Street ... Representation dúne partie de la Ville & Port de Halifax, dans la Nouvelle Ecosse, prit de bas de la ruë de Prince ... Serres pinxit ; Jas. Mason sculpsit

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This print representing part of the town and harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia, looking down Prince Street ... Representation dúne partie de la Ville & Port de Halifax, dans la Nouvelle Ecosse, prit de bas de la ruë de Prince ... Serres pinxit ; Jas. Mason sculpsit

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Print shows a broad view of the town and harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with meadow in the foreground, buildings of the town along the waterfront, and ships in the harbor, also two islands and a distant view of the opposite shore. Includes a coat of arms with motto "Otium cum Dignitate" at bottom center.

Caption continues: to the opposite shore shews the Eastern Battery, George & Cornwallis Islands, Thrum-Cap &c.to the sea off Chebucto Head; is most humbly inscribed by his Lordship's most devoted Servant R. Short.
At head of title: To the Right Honourable George Dunk Earl of Halifax, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State &c. &c. &c.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1764
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halifax
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Library of Congress
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