Description
[Alberta Publicity Commissioner, Department of Agriculture]. Alberta, Canada: A Booklet of Information on the Progress, the Resources and the Opportunities of the Province of Alberta, Canada ; 1927 Edition. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Alberta Publicity Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, 1927. First Edition. pp. [ii], 39, 1. 12mo., measuring 5.75″ x 8.75″. Pictorial twice-stapled, card covers. Richly illustrated with dozens of striking period photographs (some panaromic) depicting a variety of natural and agricultural scenes (farms, livestock, farming infrastructure), mining activities, meat-packing facilities, natural wonders, notable Alberta landmarks and public buildings, and various maps. Remarkable period brochure as produced by the Alberta Department of Agriculture for the consumption of prospective farmers, business, and merchants highlighting the myriad economic possibilities available in this part of Western Canada. Compries of rich details including an analysis of the climate, statistics and demographic information relating to its overall economic output (production of wheat, oats, field crops, market value), modes of transport and marketing, a comparative analysis of its economic strength relative to other jurisdictions such as neighbouring provinces, and other centres of agricultural activity in the United States and the world, and much else. Lightest rubbing to the extremities, single, unobtrusive, institutional stamp the centre of the title page, else, contents without blemish with bright, clean, and unmarked pages. Overall, very good. Rare in commerce. Corresponds to OCLC #61598322. See also Peel Citation No. 4965. This offering being preceded by the similarly-titled, and illustrated edition of 1925. Card Covers. (#6345) $69.00
