COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Appleton, D. & Co.
Date:
1891
Short Title:
Text Page: (Continues) Pennsylvania. Map No. 93
Publisher:
D. Appleton & Co.
Publisher Location:
NewYork
Type:
Text Page
Obj Height cm:
35
Obj Width cm:
27
Note:
Continues descriptive text on 2 pages, with various uncolored views of major buildings, and scenes illustrating land and natural features, etc. Includes geographical, historical, governmental, agricultural, resources, financial and commerce, educational information,and principal cities and towns.
Reference:
P969.
Full Title:
(Text Page to) Pennsylvania. (to accompany) The Library Atlas Of Modern Geography ... New York, D. Appleton And Company 1892. (on upper margin) Map No. 93.
List No:
0026.240
Page No:
93 Text
Series No:
241
Engraver or Printer:
Matthews-Northrup Co.
Publication Author:
Appleton, D. & Co.
Pub Date:
1892
Pub Title:
The Library Atlas Of Modern Geography ... With A Full Gazetteer And Indexes And An Illustrated Descriptive Text Based On The Results Of The Latest Censuses. New York, D. Appleton And Company 1892. (on verso) Copyright, 1892, By D. Appleton And Company.
Pub Reference:
P969.
Pub Note:
Uncommon atlas has 60 double-page and 43 single-page maps in full, printed color. Each of the maps is followed by several pages of descriptive text that are decorated with beautifully engraved, uncolored views of well known buildings, local scenery or famous events. A pastedown label inside the front cover describes the "Patent Thumb Index"- a new and much easier way to navigate this atlas' impressive amount of content. Also includes a brilliantly colored, double-page display of the Flags of Various Nations. U.S. maps by Matthews-Northrup; extensive city maps. Same engravers did the Century Atlas. Bound in half leather dark brown cloth covered boards with "Appletons' Atlas Of Modern Geography" stamped on the front cover and spine in gilt.
Pub List No:
0026.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
103
Pub Height cm:
36
Pub Width cm:
30
Image No:
0026240
Authors:
Appleton, D. & Co.
Link To Source
Text Page: (Continues) Pennsylvania. Map No. 93
