Preliminary title/contents leaf + 6 double-page engraved maps, 2 of them hand-colored, 2 with outline coloring. (Folio) 65.7x48.8 cm (25¾x19¼"), period half leather & marbled boards. First Edition.
Scarce atlas showing the rail lines of Ireland, with graphic representation of population density, number of passengers, etc.; also a large hand-colored geological map of Ireland, with color key. Inscription at top of title leaf, in ink: "John Power of Gustin Lord Power and Curraghmore May 1839".
The maps are:
I. Shewing the lines laid down...
II shewing the comparitive density of population.
III shewing the relative quantities of traffic...
IV shewing the relative number of passengers...
V Geological Map of Ireland
VI England and Ireland...which relates to communication between London and Dublin
Maps II, III, IV are by Henry D. Harness and are the first thematic maps of their kind.
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Condition:
Covers quite worn, coming loose, paper on front cover torn with leather label detached (but laid in); some minor soiling within, title page detached and with long tear, and piece about 1" square missing, but not intersecting printed portion; else very good.