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Auction 182, Lot 282

"Marthas Vineyard Island",

Subject: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Period: 1935 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
21.5 x 13.9 inches
54.6 x 35.3 cm
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A handsome pictorial map of Martha's Vineyard with an emphasis on the road network. Surrounded by a series of vignettes representing the region including a nice view of Edgartown Harbor at top. Beneath this view is a table displaying the colonial history of the island. Promotional text encourages the reader to "Come get a sparkling vacation on this fascinating island in a summer sea every season." Signed in the plate by Larry Parker and published by the New England Map Company. Folds into pictorial wrappers (5.5 x 8.2").

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Condition: A

The folding map has a few faint spots, otherwise fine. Paper wrappers are worn and soiled.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/28/2021

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