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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 125 - closed 9/24/2008

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Lot #703: "The North-Western Line C. & N.W.R.Y. Official Map of China … Including Latest Indexed Maps of the World, Asia, N.E. China, and Other Information of National Interest" Rand McNally& Co.

Antique map chart The North Western Line C NWRY Official Map of China
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Estimate:
$120.00 - $160.00
Sold for: $60.00

Lot 703
By: Rand McNally& Co.
Subject: Asia, Railroads
Date: 1900

Publication:

Condition: B+
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Color: printed color

Size: 25 x 20 inches
63.5 x 50.8 cm

This large pocket map of Asia is surrounded by railroad advertising. The verso has a world map and map of northeastern China and Korea, with extensive text on China and more advertising in the margins. Folds into brown paper covers with map of the North-Western Line between Chicago and the west coast on the back. A most uncommon railroad map.

Front cover cleanly separated. Map with several fold intersection splits. Good color, bright impression and full margins.

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