[CANADA] BAGSTER, C. BIRCH. The Progress and Prospects of Prince Edward Island, Written During the Leisure of a Visit in 1861...

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BAGSTER, C. BIRCH. The Progress and Prospects of Prince Edward Island, Written During the Leisure of a Visit in 1861. A Sketch Intended to Supply Information Upon Which Enquiring Emigrants May Rely, and Acutual Settlers Adopt as the Basis of a Wider Knowledge of Their Beautiful Island Home. Charlottetown, Price Edward Island: John Ings, 1861. First edition. Later gray paper over boards, paper spine label. 7 1/4 x 4 inches; 139, [1], xxxvi pp., with 2 pp. of ads. Light wear and toning to boards, split to paper over board along front joint, contents unevenly toned.

A scarce guide to the Prince Edward Islands, printed in the island's capital, with information about the island's inhabitants, natural history, geology and economy, including a chapter on the gulf fisheries.

C Estate of Arnold 'Jake' Johnson
Estimate $80-120

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