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Auction 158, Lot 112

"Map of the Richmond and Louisville R.R. Connecting the Railroads of Virginia with the Railroads of Kentucky...", Colton, G.W. & C.B.

Subject: Southern United States

Period: 1882 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
50 x 25 inches
127 x 63.5 cm
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This large and very detailed map delineates the major railroad routes in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. The lines of the Richmond and Louisville Railroad are boldly shown in red overprinting stretching from Norfolk to Louisville, while other major lines are colored in blue. Folds into original tan cardboard wrappers with the same title.

References: Modelski #546; Phillips (Maps) p. 749.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example with just a few tiny splits at fold intersections, else fine. Cardboard wrappers have minor soiling.

Estimate: $500 - $650

Unsold

Closed on 6/22/2016

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