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Auction 143, Lot 174
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"[Lot of 48] Automobile Road from New York to Los Angeles via National Old Trails Road and its Principle Tributaries", Automobile Club of Southern California

Subject: United States

Period: 1915-17 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
8.5 x 2.8 inches
21.6 x 7.1 cm
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These 48 strip maps published by the Automobile Club of Southern California cover the driving route from Los Angeles to Chicago via "National Old Trails Road and its principle tributaries." Each map contains a legend identifying meals, lodgings, gasoline, garages, and club signs for that portion of the route. Most of the maps include a description of the road conditions for that area, such as "good dirt road, sand in places" or "good road - bad in wet weather," located outside of the map at top right.

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Condition: B+

Light soiling with scattered stains and some minor pencil notations on a few of the maps.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $550

Closed on 2/13/2013

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