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Warkentin, John; Richard I. Ruggles (Compilers); W. Steward Martin (Foreword), et al. Historical Atlas of Manitoba; A Selection of Facsimile Maps, Plans, and Sketches From 1612 to 1969. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, 1970. First Edition, First Printing. pp. xvi, 585. 4to., measuring 30 cm tall. Original pebbled black cloth over boards with gilt lettering to the spine, and front board. A remarkable collection of hundreds of historical maps particular to the province of Manitoba. Sections include: Exploration and Mapping: 1612-1800; Early European Settlement and Scientific Exploration: 1801-1869; Developing Geographical Patters: 1870-1969; Typography and Hydrography; Rural Settlement Patterns, and much else. Lightest rubbing to the cloth extremities, contents entirely without blemish with bright, clean, and unmarked pages and firm, sound binding; very good+, to, near fine. Corresponds to OCLC #213799996. Hardcover. (#6215) $95.00
