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Auction 120, Lot 332

"New Commercial and Road Map of Oregon", National Map Company

Subject: Oregon

Period: 1925 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
47.5 x 37 inches
120.7 x 94 cm
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This is a large pocket map, dissected and linen-backed, that is beautifully colored and highly detailed. Inset map at top gives election districts for US Senate and state Senate and Representatives. The map is overprinted with red lines to indicate roads with the Transcontinental Highways and the Main Highways. The legend locates railroads, electric lines, military roads, Indian reservations and Forest Reserves. Extensive index to Oregon printed on verso directly on linen. The map folds into original leatherette covers. A large and very beautifully colored map.

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Condition: B+

A little creasing on some folds and two light stains at right.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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