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Auction 135, Lot 172

"Cram's New Railroad and County Map of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, from the Latest Official Surveys", Cram, George F. & Company

Subject: New England

Period: 1879 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
20.5 x 15.3 inches
52.1 x 38.9 cm
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This is an early and colorful pocket map by the George Cram firm. The detailed map of southern New England shows towns, cities, railroads as well as county and state boundaries. Fancy lettering in title, blank verso. The map folds into stiff embossed and gilt cloth covers. This pocket map is complete with the 10 page index booklet attached to inside front cover.

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Condition: A

The map is a beautiful near flawless example. The covers are also very good with just slight wear. The rear end paper is cracking along spine.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $140

Closed on 2/16/2011

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