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Auction 199, Lot 223

"Panoramic Perspective of the Area Adjacent to Sun Valley Idaho Served Exclusively by Union Pacific Railroad", Railroad Companies, (Various)

Subject: Sun Valley, Idaho

Period: 1930 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

Size:
30.6 x 25.8 inches
77.7 x 65.5 cm
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This vivid pictorial map of the Sun Valley region was issued by the Union Pacific Railroad company. It shows the company's railroads and highways used to access the region, and is filled with illustrations presenting a wide variety of local wildlife and leisure activities. Seven different horseback trips are described in the legend and keyed to the map. A large inset at left depicts a nine hole golf course and other recreational facilities. Created by William Willmarth. The verso is filled with related text, illustrations, and photos. Self-folding in pictorial wrappers (4.0 x 9.0").

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Condition: A

A crisp, bright example issued folding with a few tiny splits at the fold junctions.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/11/2024

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