The City of Quebec with Historical Notes. (Envelope title: Map of the City of Quebec with Historical Notes)
Maw, S.H. (mapmaker)
Quebec. Librairie Garneau. 1932.
Color poster pictorial bird's eye view style map, decorative border, image 25 x 33 inches on sheet size 27 1/4 x 35 1/4 inches folding as issued to 9 x 4 1/2 inches. Light edgewear to left margin and 1/4 inch split to lower left fold end, all outside the map area; overall very good condition. The envelope has light foxing and staining and is torn at the lower edge. A striking lithographic map poster in blue, yellow, green and red, the border on this map is suggestive of a mosaic giving a historical feeling with the appearance of a mural. Small banners give historical information on buildings and places. Text along the lower edge reads: Drawn by S.H.Maw, A.R.I.B.A., Toronto. Published by Librairei Garneau Ltee, Quebec. Alexander & Cable Litho Co. Ltd. Toronto." Item #55466
Price: $225.00