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Auction 172, Lot 704

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"Official Motor Road Guide to Northern New South Wales...",

Subject: New South Wales, Australia

Period: 1926 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.5 x 8.8 inches
14 x 22.4 cm
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This road guide focuses on the northeastern part of New South Wales from Sydney to Brisbane. With the exception of the larger key map, the maps are presented in strip-map style, which are called "road-before-you" maps on the title page. There are 154 strip maps each with a detailed description of the route, plus the folding key map and a number of advertisements scattered throughout. The maps were drawn by H. E. C. Robinson. Compiled by the N.S.W. Government Tourist Bureau and the National Roads & Motorists' Association of New South Wales. Published by the Australian Guide Book Co. Hardbound with pictorial covers.

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Condition: B+

Light soiling throughout. Covers are moderately soiled.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $55

Closed on 4/17/2019

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