"Railway Map of Pennsylvania", Callendar & Company, T.R.

This pocket map is from the rare publisher, T. C. Callender & Co. The map focuses on the railroads of the day, which are boldly shown with red overprinting. Advertising text at upper right offers other maps of Philadelphia by the company including a wall map (42" x 36" for $1.50) and a City Guide with map and directory for 25 cents. The map is copyright 1871 by the National Railway Publication Company. The map folds into original embossed and gilt-stamped purple cloth covers. A most uncommon pocket map by a little known publisher.

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Condition: B+

The map has a trace of toning along one fold and a little weakness along another fold. Some pencil on verso, not visible from front. Covers are faded, more so along edges.