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Auction 141, Lot 208

"[Lot of 5] Rand, McNally & Co.'s Connecticut and Rhode Island [and] Rand, McNally & Co.'s Connecticut and Rhode Island [and] Connecticut [and] Mendenhall's Guide and Road Map… [and] Mileage Map of the Best Roads of Massachusetts…"

Subject: Connecticut, Rhode Island

Period: 1888-1910 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

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A. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Connecticut and Rhode Island, published 1888 (19.5" x 12.3"). Pocket map that shows the numbered railroad lines that run through Connecticut and Rhode Island. Counties are delineated and there is an index to major cities at bottom with additional information on counties, rivers and lakes on verso. Folds into brown paper wrappers. Condition - there are a few short splits at fold intersections, else very good. (B+)

B. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Connecticut and Rhode Island, published 1902 (19.5" x 12.3"). Same map as above with added railroads and a 30 pp. index. Folds into brown paper wrappers. (A)

C. Connecticut by George Cram, circa 1910 (13" x 10.5"). This is a small promotional map of Connecticut from the firm Chaney & Lathem in New London. Condition - a few short splits at fold intersections, else very good. (B+)

D. Mendenhall's Guide and Road Map of Connecticut Showing Main Touring Routes, Good Roads, Common Roads, Railroads, Etc, published 1909 (35" x 26.5"). General road and railroad map of Connecticut with insets of Manhattan and New Haven. Folds into brown wrappers. Condition - there are a few short splits at fold intersections and the index is missing, else very good. (B+) E. Mileage Map of the Best Roads of Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island ..., circa 1910, printed color (14" x 12.3"). Promotional map to encourage the purchase of real estate in Groton, Connecticut. On verso is an illustrated advertisement for Shenecosset Golf Resort. Folds into blue paper wrappers. (A)

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Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $50

Closed on 9/5/2012

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