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Auction 197, Lot 224

"Sectional Map of Florida Issued by Department of Agriculture", Matthews-Northrup Co

Subject: Florida

Period: 1938 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
44.8 x 44.5 inches
113.8 x 113 cm
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This very large folding map is delineated by county and colorfully illustrates the railroad network in the state. Locates the Atlantic Coast Line, Florida East Coast Railroad, Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, and more. Surveying is nearly complete, but pockets of south Florida are still undeveloped. The remainder of the sheet contains related information on county population, county boundary changes, local attractions, and more. Published by the Florida Department of Agriculture under the direction of Nathan Mayo and lithographed by Matthews-Northrup.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on a bright sheet with several short splits at the fold junctions, some closed with archival tape, and light creasing adjacent to the folds. There is minor soiling at top right.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/24/2024

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