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Auction 193, Lot 140
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"Map of Land-Grant and Bond-Aided Railroads of the United States", U.S. Army

Subject: United States

Period: 1892 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
37.9 x 26.5 inches
96.3 x 67.3 cm
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This scarce railroad map was prepared to accompany a report by the U.S. Quartermaster General. Heavy black lines represent bond-aided railroads; red lines are fifty percent land grant railroads; and green lines are free land grant railroads. Red flags denote military posts. Alcatraz Island and the Presidio are both included in a list of military posts near San Francisco.

References: Modelski (Railroads US) #65.

Condition: A

Issued folding with minor color offsetting and tiny splits at fold intersections.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/21/2023

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