A Share for Canal de Richelieu
Title
A Share for Canal de Richelieu
Creator
Canal de Richelieu
Date
30 July 1752
Format
24.6 x 37cm
Abstract
This share has been engraved on watermarked paper, and has a decorative line bordering the majority of the left edge. There is an image in the center at the bottom of a small plant, and there are signatures near the bottom as well. Many of the letters are highly detailed or embellished.
Description
Part Transcription: "No. [blank]. Canal de Richelieu en Provance a D'guardancca. ... Vû et certifié Bon par nous soussignés Sindica de la Compagnie Authorises a cet effect, [blank]. Controllé par moy Vice-directeur Général de la Compagnie [blank]."
Provenance
Donated by Mr. Seymour Schulich in 2017.
Contributor
Several signatures are visible.
Language
French
Coverage
France
Identifier
082, Share No. 2505
Files
Citation
Canal de Richelieu, “A Share for Canal de Richelieu,” Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection, accessed May 1, 2024, https://schulichwoolf.omeka.net/items/show/588.