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Auction 178, Lot 176

"[Lot of 2] Welcome to Cape Cod - Road Map and Directory [and] New Sportsman’s Maps of Cape Cod Lakes & Ponds and Roads Leading Thereto",

Subject: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Period: 1929-36 (dated)

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A. Welcome to Cape Cod - Road Map and Directory, by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Hotel Association, dated 1929, printed color (12.7 x 12.7"). This promotional brochure features a colored map depicting the road network with useful information for the tourist including golf courses, summer camps and hotels. Includes a table of driving distances at right. Folds into cream-colored pictorial wrappers (4.0 x 7.0") with a 4 page business directory. OCLC shows only two locations. Condition: (A)

B. New Sportsman’s Maps of Cape Cod Lakes & Ponds and Roads Leading Thereto, by Robbins' Studio, dated 1936, black & white (3.8 x 8.3"). This unusual brochure is aimed at fishermen and contains a key map and 15 maps of each town on Cape Cod identifying lakes and ponds. Each map sheet measure 7.2 x 8.2" and has a centerfold. Includes numerous local advertisements and folds into cream-colored pictorial wrappers (3.8 x 8.3"). OCLC shows only one location. Condition: Maps are very good with light toning, and wrappers are soiled. (B+)

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Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/10/2020

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