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ORIGINAL 1921, VINTAGE 85 YEAR OLD COLORED MAP SHOWING THE EARLY AUTOMOBILE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS of MISSISSIPPI. THE OVERALL SIZE OF THE PRINTED SECTION OF THE PAGE IS 9-1/4" X 14". A MAP OF KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE IS ON THE REVERSE SIDE BUT NOT SHOW. (See Scans) THE COPYWRITE DATE IS PRINTED ON THE MAP. INTERESTING INFORMATION ERA TOURIST MIGHT HAVE AN INTEREST ABOUT VARIOUS US STATES. THE COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES ARE LABELED. ALL THE HIGHWAYS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH RED LINES. THIS MAP WOULD BE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO AN ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIAST or PERSON THAT WORKS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION or WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. THIS RARE OLD VINTAGE MAP IS OF SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC VALUE. THIS IS A WONDERFUL MAP OF THE EARLY ROAD SYSTEMS OF THIS REGION. THE MAPS SHOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORATION SYSTEM OF THIS REGION JUST AFTER THE TURN OF THE CENTRUY. THIS MAP CAN BE A VALUABLE TOOL IN TRACING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORY.
This map will matt and frame very nicely. There is unique set of data about the laws and regulations of various states on the bottom of the map and a 1/4" margin around the map. The paper has browned slightly but is in excellent condition for its age. You may note the condition of the map in the DETAILED scans that accompany this auction. The old map come from an old Atlas.
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This original map would add to any regional colleciton or be a wonderful gift. Just imagine how the old map would look FRAMED IN YOUR HOME, OFFICE or PLACE OF BUSINESS. Any ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIAST, transportation enthusiast, regional historian, genealogist, researcher, teacher or map lover would be delighted to place this map in their collection or on their wall.
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