"Plan du Bassin de Quebec et de Ses Environs", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

This is the second state of this uncommon map of Quebec City and its surroundings, now dated 1744 and with a couple minor changes to the map. The city itself appears in miniature plan form with a key at top right that identifies 7 notable locations including the Intendant's Palace, Hotel-Dieu de Quebec, and Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec. Roads are delineated, and there is a nice topographical detail along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Banks, anchorages, and rocks are shown in the river. A compass rose at bottom orients the north to top right.

References: Kershaw #1047.

Condition: A

A crisp impression issued folding on a watermarked sheet with very faint offsetting.