MAP OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL AND HUDSON RIVER RAILROADS AND ITS PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS . Rand McNally & Co. Engravers Chicago, 1876. One of the earliest Rand McNally railroad maps, showing "major drainage, cities and towns, the railroad network, with names of lines...Hand indicator across southern states pointing to 'the only 4 track rail road in the world all laid with steel rails.' No railroad connections appear in the south..." (Andrew M. Modelski, "Railroad Maps of the United States", Washington DC, Library of Congress, 1975) Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Collection of Andrew M. Modelski, Library of Congress (Retired) Consultant. Former head, Acquisitions Unit, Principal Recommending Officer, Geography and Map Division
Not examined out of frame, examined under glass. Folding creases, small tears along central vertical crease.
