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1880 PEI Atlas Reprint (1989)
1880 PEI Atlas Reprint (1989)
Title: Illustrated Historical Atlas of Prince Edward Island
Author: C. R. Allen
Publisher: J. H. Meacham & Co., Philadelphia: 1880 (Mika, Belleville, ON: 1989)
Description: 4th facsimile edition of the original. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt titles on the front panel. Includes dust jacket illustrated with images reproduced from within the atlas. Folio. Illustrated with more than 100 lot maps, town plans, and views – mainly of Prince Edward Island. However, also includes individual maps showing the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba.
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Originally published in 1880 by the J. H. Meacham Company, the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the Province of Prince Edward Island contains maps of each Lot on the Island, maps of Charlottetown and various towns and villages, and engravings of prominant citizens, properties and businesses. The maps are based on surveys made under the direction of C. R. Allen, C.E.
Included in this atlas is a Historical Sketch of the Province of Prince Edward Island and a Patron's Directory. The Historical Sketch covers the history of the Island from the first settlements and treaties to governance and Confederation. The Patron's Directory, located at the back of the atlas, gives biographical information about principal businessmen and professionals across the Island. This directory includes information such as their profession, nativity, and date of settlement.
Source: Island Imagined
This is a pre-owned book. It will show shelf wear. It may show interior soiling from usage. Please contact Gallery 18 before ordering if you have any questions.