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Auction 178, Lot 202

"Map of Seattle [bound in] Seattle Map and City Guide",

Subject: Seattle, Washington

Period: 1945 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
13.7 x 20.5 inches
34.8 x 52.1 cm
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This World War II era map was published by Newman-Burrows Co., Inc and shows the street-grid pattern of the city. A legend at left further identifies schools, playgrounds, parks, and bridges, while an inset displays the "System of Street Designations." Locates Boeing Field, US Naval Air Station, and Fort Lawton with a table at bottom showing the "War and Community Chest." Folds into pictorial paper wrappers (4.0 x 6.7") along with an extensive 108 page city guide with "interesting facts about Seattle."

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Condition: A

The folding map is on a bright sheet with no tears or fold separations. Text is clean and tight, and the paper wrappers have minor wear.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 6/10/2020

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