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"No. 1 A Map of Part of Alabama & Florida shewing the route of the proposed Columbus & Pensacola Rail Road", U.S. Corps of Engineers

Subject: Southern United States - Florida, Alabama

Period: 1836 (dated)

Publication: HR Doc. 176, 24th Congress, 1st Session

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 22 inches
52.1 x 55.9 cm
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An early and notable railroad map of parts of southern Alabama and western Florida shown in considerable detail. It notes the route of the railroad from Pensacola to Montezuma and on to Columbus and details the proposed road from Appalachicola to Marrianna. Numerous wagon roads, towns and forts are shown. From the report by Major James Duncan Graham, Feb. 6th 1836. The map was drawn by Wm. R. Palmer chiefly from the original surveys in the General Land Office in Washington, D.C.

References: Clausen & Friis #125; Modelski (Railroads) #388.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed. A couple of minor fold intersection repairs, else near fine.

Estimate: $130 - $180

Sold for: $140

Closed on 7/18/2007

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