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Auction 138, Lot 321

"Latest Map And Guide of New York Four Maps In One…", Geographia Map Co

Subject: New York City, New York

Period: 1940 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
24 x 37 inches
61 x 94 cm
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This is an unusual, folding tourist map of New York City. The right side shows a detailed vertical street map of all of Manhattan with streets, subways and piers marked. The lower portion of the left side of the sheet shows a transportation map with railroads, highways and subway lines. The upper portion displays a close-up view of the financial section including Battery Park. The verso displays the fourth map which features Midtown Manhattan above a detailed listing of hotels, churches and places of interest.

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Condition: B+

There is some very faint soiling along the edges of the map and some minor ink markings in the points of interest section.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 12/7/2011

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