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Auction 140, Lot 230

"Granville's Railroad and Township Map of Florida"

Subject: Florida

Period: 1887 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
14 x 19 inches
35.6 x 48.3 cm
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This map shows the entire state of Florida delineated by county. Both existing and proposed railroads are displayed including the Florida Southern, Florida Western and Nashville railroads. At left is an inset of the panhandle and below that is a comprehensive index to places. The verso contains 10 panels with facts about the state as well as advertisements for the Mallory Steamship Line with service from New York to "Every Point in Florida." Published by Charles Granville.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with numerous fold separations and a few areas of minor loss at fold intersections have been closed on verso with archival tape. There is some minor extraneous creasing in the map image and a hint of toning along a few folds.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 5/23/2012

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