Toronto Lithographing Company (sold)
The Toronto Lithographing Company (1878 - 1909) was regarded as the largest and most advanced lithography firm in Canada. The company printed maps, books, printed envelopes, and other materials, and, in 1898, began printing postcards. They are also known for the celebrated political posters from the 1891 election. The Toronto Lithographing Company changed its name to Stone Ltd. in 1909, and merged with their main rival in Toronto, Rolph, Smith, and Company, in 1917 to form Rolf-Clark-Stone.
The first railway built on the north side of the St. Lawrence River.
Quebec and Lake St. John Railway. The New Route to the Far Famed Saguenay.
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This is an 1898 Toronto Lithographing Company View and Map of the Quebec and Lake St. John Railway in Canada. Running from Quebec City to Roberval on Lake St. John, the 'Quebec and Lake St. John Railway' was the first railway constructed on the north side of the St. Lawrence River. A pictorial tourist view occupies the front of this fold-out, illustrating Quebec on the left and Lake St. John on the right. Towns, clubs, game clubs, and lakes dot the landscape between the railroad's two termini. Enticing views, meant to encourage tourism line the top and bottom and detail the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, club houses and fisherman's huts, picturesque waterfalls and luxurious hotels. On the verso, aside from the practical information which includes time tables and extensions, is a clever railway map in the form of a fish, meant to further reinforce the region's wealth of outdoor activity. (more details)