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Auction 137, Lot 352

"[Lot of 5 - Transit Maps]", Various

Subject: New York City

Period: 1915 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

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This lot of 5 folding maps with wrappers depicts the New York City transit system. The first three are essentially the same promotional map with different advertisements. The last two are larger format maps with greater detail and encompass some of the surrounding metropolitan areas. The lot includes: A. Rapid Transit Map of Greater New York…
B. Rapid Transit Map of Greater New York…
C. Rapid Transit Map of Greater New York, by Hotel McAlpin, (9.5"x18.3"). (A)

D. Map of Dual Subway System, Rand, McNally & Company, (16"x25.5"). There are some splits at fold intersections. (B)

E. Rapid Transit of Greater New York, L. Jonas & Co., (18"x28"). (A)

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Condition: A

Overall very good condition. See descriptions.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/14/2011

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