Railroad Memories Auction #101

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Lot 391

Price Realized:  $420
GRANT'S RAIL ROAD & BUSINESS ATLAS 1885
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Lot: 391  Description: GRANT'S RAIL ROAD & BUSINESS ATLAS 1885 - by Spencer Trask &Co. New York. This large format hardbound book was "Carefully Prepared to Fill the Needs of Business Men. This shows the location of all railroads, towns & villages, with their population, number of Banks, designating all telegraph, post and money order offices and locals, the railroads on which the different stations are located, and the express companies doing business over each road." Measures 17 3/4" x 12 1/2" with approximately 260 pages. Cover has shows some understandable staining and corners shown wear but overall very acceptable and a wealth of information invaluable to collectors and history buffs alike.
Minimum bid: $200
Price Realized:  $420

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