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Auction 120, Lot 309

"Cycling Routes of Massachusetts", Walker, George H. & Co.

Subject: Massachusetts

Period: 1897 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
25.8 x 18.8 inches
65.5 x 47.8 cm
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This cycling pocket map is titled "Map of Massachusetts." Bicycle routes are shown in red overprinting and cover the entire state including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. There is a large inset of "Part of the Metropolitan District" and a smaller "Central Part of Boston." Map folds into printed wrappers titled "Cycling Routes of Massachusetts." Below the title is a sign encouraging "Join the L.A.W. and Ride on Good Roads" and the emblem of the League of American Wheelman (L.A.W.) Inside and back covers show a full list of maps available from the company, plus the book "Kites How to Make and How to Fly Them." An uncommon issue.

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Condition: A

Map has fine, strong coloring and full margins. A couple marginal fold splits, and a couple fold intersection splits. Covers are a little soiled with some old pencil noting times and destinations.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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