Description: CAN YOU BEAT IT? THE OLD RELIABLE LOUISVILLE AND THE GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD LINE MAKES THE FOLLOWING FAST TIME: From Montgomery to Louisville, 19 Hours, 40 Minutes [followed by five more examples of trips, with elapsed time, from Montgomery, to Cincinnati, Buffalo, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York] Title: CAN YOU BEAT IT? THE OLD RELIABLE LOUISVILLE AND THE GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD LINE MAKES THE FOLLOWING FAST TIME: From Montgomery to Louisville, 19 Hours, 40 Minutes [followed by five more examples of trips, with elapsed time, from Montgomery, to Cincinnati, Buffalo, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York] Publication: Louisville, KY: John P. Morton & Co. [for the railroad], [1876, "Quickest and Best Route to the Centennial"] Description: Broadsheet, 16 ½ x 22 inches, folded to narrow 8vo. Recto prints six timetables for various routes, an advertisement for trains to the Centennial in Philadelphia (13 ½ x 7 7/8 inches), featuring large display types (to 1/1/4 inches), and the cover panels; verso prints a map, "Map of the Louisville and Great Southern Railroad Line & Connections" (Fisk & Russell, N.Y.), showing the main route, Montgomery to Louisville, with connections to Memphis and Knoxville, in a bolder black line, with other connections in the south, north, and midwest; inset map "City of Louisville" (4 5/8 x 5 ¾ inches). Not recorded on OCLC; however, the Huntington Library holds a copy. Original printed self-wrappers (a little soiled, several small tears into edges. Very good. Seller ID: 67156 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-17T09:31:03.000Z
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Publisher: John P. Morton & Co. [for the railroad
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Subject: Americana
