"Quebec, Ville de l'Amerique Septentrionale, dans la Nouvelle France avec Titre d'Eveche…", Fer, Nicolas de

This interesting map illustrates Sir William Phips' attack on Quebec in 1690. Phips, full of confidence from his recent military success at Port Royal, mustered a fleet from Boston for the expedition. The operation was disastrous when the under-equipped force discovered the extensive defenses at Quebec. The map provides a great view of the battle lines of the fleet and details of the French defenses, based on manuscripts recorded by Villeneuve. First state, engraved by Herman van Loon.

References: Kershaw #276.

Condition: A

Some foxing, ink page number and a tear in blank margins.