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Auction 197, Lot 304

"Yellowstone National Park. Northern Pacific Railroad", Poole Bros.

Subject: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Period: 1895 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
18 x 23.9 inches
45.7 x 60.7 cm
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This uncommon chromolithographic bird's-eye view was published as a promotional brochure by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The map identifies numerous attractions in the park, lodging, roads, and trails. The verso includes a small map showing the complete route of the Northern Pacific Railroad and its connections along with related black & white photographs and text. Copyright attributed to Charles S. Fee, 1895. Engraved by the Poole Bros.

References: cf. Rumsey #4118.

Condition: B+

A colorful example, issued folding, with some light extraneous creasing and tape repairs to several separations along the lower horizontal fold.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $375

Closed on 4/24/2024

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