Illustrated Quebec 1535-1608: 1763-1892; The Gibraltar and Tourists' Mecca of America
Quebec: John McConniff, 1891. First edition. Hardcover. Oblong 8vo. [6], 3-87, [3], [1] (page of publisher's advertisements), [1] pp. Quarter textured red cloth over pictorial paper boards, a lithograph illustration on the front board in blue against green, red and blue lettering, some decoration in gold on the front board, the coat of arms of Quebec City on the rear board in color; all edges decoratively stained red. Peach endpapers and pastedowns. With in-text and full-page engravings. Completing the title page: Under French and English occupancy: the story of its famous annals: with pen pictures descriptive of the matchless beauty and quaint medieval characteristics of the Canadian Gibraltar with a glance at its picturesque environs. Engravings by Desbarats & Co. A lovely souvenir album. Very Good. Item #000016700
Corners rubbed through, a small crack to the front hinge but the binding remains secure.
Price: $125.00