JOHNSTON, Thomas. Quebec, the Capital of New-France, a Bishoprick, and Seat of the Soverain Court. [Boston, 1759]. revwar and he trained there as

and he trained there as a draftsman and surveyor (DCB)

The map itself was antiquated when published

being attracted by the dead salmon which strew the shores in such places

In contrast to other artist-explorers of the 19th century

Claude Joseph Sauthier (1736-1802)

JOHNSTON, Thomas. Quebec, the Capital of New-France, a Bishoprick, and Seat of the Soverain Court. [Boston, 1759]. revwar and he trained there asJOHNSTON, Thomas. Quebec, the Capital of New France, a Bishoprick, and Seat of the Soverain Court. [Boston, 1759]. Single sheet mounted and framed (sheet size: 7 x 9 in.; 19. 6 x 24. 7 cm.); frame size: 11 x 13 in.; 29. 2 x 62. 7 cm.). EXTREMELY FINE engraved view of the city of Quebec, with ORIGINAL HAND COLOR; a bit browned. FIRST EDITION, SECOND STATE, with the addition of a note about the defeat of Montcalm on September 13, 1759, which happened