Copper engraved map with hand coloring of Quebec City by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin from "Petit Atlas Maritime" published in 1764.  The map illustrates various fortifications as well as 24 individual structures including churches, schools, batteries and government buildings.  Some of the surrounding farmland is also shown.  Sheet size: 9-1/4 x 14 inches; map size: 7-3/4 x 11 inches.  Printed on laid (chain paper).  Two folds as issued.  Some scattered edge foxing, but the map itself is in very good condition.  
 
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772), was one of the most important cartographers of the 18th century, with a career spanning some 50 years.  Compared to earlier 17th and 18th century cartographic work, Bellin's maps focus on function and accuracy tending.  Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bellin was always careful to cite his references.  Despite his success, he did not always enjoy his work, which is described as "long, unpleasant, and hard".  In addition to numerous maps and charts published during his lifetime, many of Bellin's maps published posthumously with updates.