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Lot 118
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"Radio Map of the United States", Kenyon Company, The

Subject: United States

Period: 1925 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
21 x 13 inches
53.3 x 33 cm
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This radio map was issued with header "Compliments of Bankers Life Company of Des Moines, Iowa." It is divided into 9 radio districts and identifies numerous radio stations across the country. The map sponsor is prominently located in Des Moines with concentric circles radiating out in 250 mile increments. Folds into yellow paper wrappers (3.7 x 9.0") with an 8-page list of radio stations and an unused “Log by Wave Length” section for listeners to keep track of stations heard.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with faint offsetting and some mild creasing adjacent to the right vertical fold. Wrappers are stained and soiled.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 6/18/2025

Closed