The Official State Atlas of Kansas Compiled from Government Surveys County Records and Personal Investigations

Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies, Wellington, KS. 1982. Hardcover. Reprint of the 1887 original. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light bumping to three tips; light shelfwear to head. No DJ. Black cloth boards and spine with antique gold printing on the spine and large gilt Kansas emblem on the front board. Spine states Reproduction by Walsworth. 340 pp of numbered pages (plus many unnumbered pages) of maps. The introductory letter from GOV John Carlin states that is book is a step in preserving Kansas history and the maps and photographs show the state as it once looked to provide a benchmark to measure the history of Kansas. Regarding the original atlas "This massive compilation contains a vast wealth of information on Kansas at the time of publication. Many of the views depict stock ranches, which are also located on the extremely detailed maps. There are many bird's-eye views of towns and sights. Much of the accompanying text is devoted to listing the leading citizens of the state, their property, what kind of livestock they raise, and even what kind of fencing they use". This book continues these features. A clean very presentable copy. No International Shipping. No additional shipping costs for media mail. Priority shipping will require additional postage.…