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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 136 - closed 6/1/2011

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Lot #121: "A Chart of the River St. Laurence, as High as Quebec" Anonymous

Antique map chart A Chart of the River St Laurence as High as Quebec
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Estimate:
$150.00 - $200.00
This lot was withdrawn

Lot 121
By: Anonymous
Subject: Canada
Date: 1858

Publication: Grand Magazine of Magazines

Condition: B+
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Color: uncolored

Size: 7.5 x 4.5 inches
19.1 x 11.5 cm

This rare map of the St. Laurence includes a fine Plan of Quebec showing limited fortifications, individual buildings and streets. Published in the October 1758 issue of the rare Grand Magazine of Magazines. The first issue was in July 1758 and the publication ceased with the November 1759 issue. A rarely seen map with no prior sales records located.

Fine example with dark, early impression on thick paper. With a tiny hole or paper flaw in upper neatline and some text offsetting.


Ref: Jolly GMOM-9.

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