{"product_id":"old-birds-eye-map-of-quebec-city-by-maw-1932-citadel-old-quebec-st-lawrence-abraham-1759-cnr","title":"Old Pictorial Map of Quebec City by Maw 1932: Citadel, Old Quebec, St. Lawrence, Abraham 1759, CNR","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamuel Herbert Maw’s The City of Quebec with Historical Notes (1932) is a tour de force of the pictorial cartographic revival, marrying scholarly narrative with painterly finesse. From a luminous bird’s‑eye perspective, Quebec City unfurls in miniature—streets, neighborhoods, and landmark facades rendered with jewel‑box precision. Elaborate scrollwork frames the scene, while allegorical figures and decorative floral borders—adorned with provincial emblems of Canada—announce a story as ceremonial as it is informative. A finely modeled compass rose anchors orientation, and bold color bands carve the city into distinct districts and terrains. Throughout, cartouches honor Wolfe, Frontenac, Cartier, and Champlain, and inset texts recount formative episodes, transforming the map from a mere guide into a richly layered historical tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaw’s composition distills centuries of contest and encounter on the St. Lawrence River. The map’s historical annotations revisit Cartier’s early explorations and the naming of the St. Lawrence, trace Champlain’s 1608 foundation of Quebec, and salute Frontenac’s indomitable governorship in the crucible of imperial rivalry. Most poignantly, iconography and captions converge on the Plains of Abraham, where Wolfe’s victory over Montcalm in 1759 reshaped the balance of colonial power and ushered in British control. Rather than a simple commemorative, the work threads these moments into an ongoing colonial narrative—one that acknowledges Quebec’s role as gateway, battleground, and capital at the heart of North American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopography and civic identity receive equal artistry. The star‑shaped Citadel crowns the heights as a geometric focal point, surveying Parliament Hill, Old Quebec, and the terraced descent to Lower Town along Champlain Street. Key public squares, parks such as Frontenac Park, and the Governor’s Residence are picked out in miniature architectural relief, while unnamed but meticulously delineated historic streets knit together an urban fabric shaped by commerce, faith, and fortification. Tourist markers and points of interest related to battles guide the eye from bastion to boulevard, from memorial site to marketplace. Throughout, Maw’s deft annotations turn façades and corners into living footnotes, where civic memory and cartographic detail reinforce one another with rare elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement and exchange—lifeblood of Quebec—are charted with interwar clarity. The St. Lawrence River ripples with ferry routes and steamship docks, Lower Town ferries threading passengers to maritime areas bustling with cargo and arrivals. On land, the Canadian National Railways terminal anchors the city’s modern reach, stitching Quebec to continental networks that echo its older oceanic ties. Wolfe’s Landing is signposted as a narrative hinge, bridging waterfront to battlefield. Even Montmorency Falls, subtly alluded to beyond the immediate urban core, expands the map’s horizon. Maw’s bold chromatic contrasts, wayfinding symbols, and careful labeling create a choreography of water, rail, and road—proof that Quebec’s past and present cohabit the same navigable stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is both artwork and archive, a cultivated balance of allegory, annotation, and exacting draftsmanship. Maw’s pictorial style dignifies each cartouche and border flourish while offering a trustworthy guide through centuries of exploration, siege, and statecraft. For the connoisseur, it is a masterclass in how maps narrate power: floral borders and heroic portraits framing the contested spaces of the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham; maritime wharves conversing with Parliament Hill; colonial episodes entwined with daily streets. As a centerpiece of Canadian historical cartography, this map invites sustained study and quiet admiration—an heirloom chronicle of Quebec City’s place on the St. Lawrence and in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlains of Abraham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitadel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Lawrence River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParliament Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Quebec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamplain Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolfe’s Landing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontenac Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Governor's Residence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Town Ferries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime Areas (docks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Railways Terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontmorency Falls (alluded or represented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor historic streets (unnamed in the context)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural landmarks (specific buildings not identified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourist markers for visitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoints of interest related to battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey public squares or parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical sites related to open contests or conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElaborate scrollwork surrounding the map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllegorical figures representing historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartouches dedicating sections to historical figures: Wolfe, Frontenac, Cartier, Champlain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative floral borders featuring provincial emblems of Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsets with texts recounting historical events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Plains of Abraham depicted prominently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe star-shaped Citadel as a focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepictions of ferry terminals and steamship docks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Canadian National Railways terminal illustrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography illustrating notable battles and sieges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed street layouts and neighborhood representations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature architectural renditions of important landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass rose indicating navigational orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold color use to distinguish different areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical annotations throughout the map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Title: The City of Quebec with Historical Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Maker: Samuel Herbert Maw, created in 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext about the Mapmaker: Maw was part of the pictorial cartographic revival, influencing the artistic presentation of maps during the early 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes Depicted: The map features a rich historical narrative, notable events, and significant figures related to Quebec's history; it emphasizes a blend of artistry and cartography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountries\/Regions Featured: The map focuses on Quebec City, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Style: A highly detailed bird’s-eye perspective, characterized by architectural miniature representation, elaborate borders, and historical cartouches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Significance: The map captures pivotal moments in Quebec’s history, including the naming of the St. Lawrence River, significant battles, and the establishment of colonial control, highlighting the ongoing colonial narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":57969068736896,"sku":"UM00274591A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57969068769664,"sku":"UM00274592A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":57969068802432,"sku":"UM00274593A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":57969068835200,"sku":"UM00274594A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":57969068867968,"sku":"UM00274595A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas 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