Quebek De Hoofdstad Van Kanada
Hand coloured engraved map detailing the 1759 Siege of Quebec (Battle of the Plains of Abraham) including positions of the British and French fleets, the placement of batteries on both sides of the St. Lawrence, the bombardment of Quebec and a key noting positions of major English forces in the battle, including Admiral Holmes, Admiral Sunders, General Monckton, Major Hardy, and General Wolf, published at Amsterdam, 1765, framed
made in 1759
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Canadian Art, Culture and History" held on Thu, Nov 12, 2020.
Lot 69
Lot 69
Estimate: CAD $300 - $400
Realised: CAD $420
Realised: CAD $420
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
After a three-month siege of the city by the British, the actual battle lasted only about 15 minutes. Both Generals Wolf and Montcalm were killed during the encounter.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.