This eye-catching pictorial map of Quebec City is in the style of MacDonald Gill, best known for his humorous London Underground map. The densely filled map displays parks, buildings, named streets and historic notations. The crests of Wolfe, Frontenac, Champlain and Cartier are tucked into the sheet corners and a large compass rose orients north to the right. A note in the bottom right corner states that "this map commenced in 1926- completed in 1932-... Dimensions & proportions must not be taken seriously. It being the intention of the author to amuse & instruct." Created by Samuel Herbert Maw, an English artist who created several pictorial maps while living in Canada. This example is accompanied by the original envelope in which it was issued with the title and artist printed on front.

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Condition: A

Clean and bright, issued folding with a couple of short fold separations and light wear along the folds. The envelope is worn and soiled, and is still intact although the bottom seam is partially torn.