COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Meacham, J.H. & Co.
Date:
1879
Short Title:
Covers: Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Pictou County Nova Scotia.
Publisher:
J.H. Meacham & Co.
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia?
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
45
Obj Width cm:
37
Note:
Bound in half leather brown cloth covered boards with "Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Pictou County Nova Scotia. J.H. Meacham & Co. 1879." stamped in gilt on the front cover, and blind stamped on the back cover.
Reference:
Maps of Canada p.12.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Pictou County Nova Scotia. Dedicated by Special Permission to His Excellency Sir John Douglas Sutherland Campbell K.T.K.M.K.G. Gov. General &c. By J.H. Meacham & Co. Publishers 1879. C.R. Allen, Civil Engineer. Eng. by Worley & Bracher, 27 So. Sixth St. Phila. Pa. Printed by F. Bourquin, 31 So. Sixth St. Phila. Pa.
List No:
3724.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Bourquin, F.
Engraver or Printer:
Worley & Bracher
Engraver or Printer:
Allen, C.R.
Engraver or Printer:
Johnston, J.
Publication Author:
Meacham, J.H. & Co.
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Pictou County Nova Scotia. Dedicated by Special Permission to His Excellency Sir John Douglas Sutherland Campbell K.T.K.M.K.G. Gov. General &c. By J.H. Meacham & Co. Publishers 1879. C.R. Allen, Civil Engineer. Eng. by Worley & Bracher, 27 So. Sixth St. Phila. Pa. Printed by F. Bourquin, 31 So. Sixth St. Phila. Pa.
Pub Reference:
Maps of Canada p.12.
Pub Note:
Not in Phillips, although Meacham is listed for two other atlases. Maps of Canada lists this as the only county atlas made of a Nova Scotia county; only six county atlases are listed for the Maritime Provinces and Quebec. Ontario has 31 atlases listed. Meacham did an Atlas of Prince Edward Island in 1880. Maps in full hand painted color. Relief shown in hachures.
Pub List No:
3724.000
Pub Type:
County Atlas
Pub Maps:
35
Pub Height cm:
45
Pub Width cm:
37
Image No:
3724001
Authors:
Meacham, J.H. & Co.
Link To Source
Covers: Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Pictou County Nova Scotia.
