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Auction 208, Lot 680

Early American Road Atlas

"Official Paved Road and Commercial Survey of the United States", National Map Company

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1932 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
11.8 x 15 inches
30 x 38.1 cm
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An early road atlas issued less than a decade after the formation of the Federal Highway Numbering System in 1926. This high-quality production features 30 road maps of major cities, regional road maps, a U.S. road map, and "commercial" (atlas) maps for each state. The road maps each include a key identifying paved roads, improved roads, unimproved roads, state highway numbers, and federal highway numbers. Also of interest is a map showing the emerging "air routes" as well as a map identifying national parks & monuments in the western half of the country. Soft faux leather covers with gilt title on the front cover.

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Condition: B+

Contents are mostly clean and bright with occasional minor toning or soiling along the sheet edges. Binding has light shelf wear.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/22/2026

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