Catalog Archive
Auction 195, Lot 332

Early Unusual AAA Combination Road and Aviation Map of Pennsylvania

"Pennsylvania Main-Traveled Routes and Aviation Landing Fields - Official AAA Road Map", American Automobile Assoc.

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1922 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
36.9 x 22.6 inches
93.7 x 57.4 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

A detailed map of the state with roads made of concrete delineated in red, and a legend further identfiying primary and secondary roads that are either improved or under construction. Additionally, the legend notes that the “colors on map correspond to color bands on poles along routes marked.” In addition to roads, the map also locates “Aviation Landing Fields” and extensive “Anthracite Coal Fields.” The verso contains detailed city maps of Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Pittsburgh and several others along with a complete list of AAA road maps. Self-folding (4 x 9.5”). We found only one example listed on OCLC.

References:

Condition: A

Issued folding on a clean bright sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/15/2023

Archived