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Auction 154, Lot 96

"Rand, McNally & Co.'s New Official Railroad Map of the United States and Canada", Rand McNally & Co.

Subject: Canada & United States

Period: 1880 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
43.4 x 27.4 inches
110.2 x 69.6 cm
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This early, uncommon, large folding map features terrific railroad detail along with the river system and scores of place names. It includes an inset, "Map of Atlantic Coast States Engraved on a Large Scale," plus individual city plans of Boston, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Buffalo & Niagara Falls, and Washington, DC. Dissected and backed on linen. Folds into original brown cloth boards.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light soiling and some stains in the upper right corner of the map. Covers are lightly worn.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/16/2015

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