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Auction 121, Lot 306

"Map of the Texas & Pacific Railway and Connections", Railroad Companies, (Various)

Subject: Texas

Period: 1894 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
26.5 x 20 inches
67.3 x 50.8 cm
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A scarce map and timetable that folds into printed self wrappers with time tables and other information. The map details the route of the Texas & Pacific Railway and its connections across Texas and Louisiana. All rail stations are located and named. Above the map is a large inset map (14" x 8") of the United States that shows additional connections. Folds into a brochure dated January, 1894 and titled, "The Texas and Pacific Railway, The Short Line, New Orleans, To All Points in Texas, California, Colorado and the West". Folds down to 4 x 9". Printed in St. Louis by Woodward & Teirnan Printing Co. A scarce issue with a great map of Texas.

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Condition: B+

Scattered foxing and some fold intersection splits. On thick paper with bright color.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $500

Closed on 9/26/2007

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