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Auction 128, Lot 227

"Trolley Wayfinder Birds Eye View of Trolley Routes in New England", Walker, George H. & Co.

Subject: New England

Period: 1908 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
14 x 20.5 inches
35.6 x 52.1 cm
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A scarce bird's-eye view map of eastern New England with the trolley lines highlighted in red overprinting. Newport and Providence are at bottom, Boston near the middle, Portland near the top and on the horizon are Lewiston and Laconia. Legend identifies Electric Railroads, Steam Railroads and Parks. Seven inset maps detail important routes. The 1907 edition is identical except it has a green color added; this edition is gray in those areas. Often local advertisements appear on the verso, but this example is blank. Folds into soft engraved covers (4 x 7.5). Published by the New England Street Railway Club of Boston. An uncommon pocket map.

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Condition: A

Near fine example with just a little light soiling on cover and some light foxing on verso of one panel of map.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $60

Closed on 5/20/2009

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