"Plan de la Ville de Quebec", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
Subject: Canada - Quebec
Period: 1764 (circa)
Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages
Color: Hand Color
Size:
13.5 x 8.1 inches
34.3 x 20.6 cm
This attractive and informative map of Quebec presents the city as would have appeared at the French surrender at the end of the French and Indian War. It is based on earlier plans by Bellin, first published in 1744, that continued to be the definitive view for many years. List at right keys and names 24 buildings, batteries, forts, and more. Terrific plan of Quebec is oriented with north to the right as indicated by a decorative compass rose and fleur-de-lys.
References: Kershaw #1054.
Condition: B
On a full sheet with very wide margins and watermark. Centerfold is toned and with some tissue reinforcement on verso. Small (1/2") circular stamp on verso with a hint of show through in legend near the L'hotel-Dieu.
