Automobile road map Pennsylvania 1922 Tyrone First National Bank huge symbols cars
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Rand McNally Official 1922 Auto Trail Map, District Number 7.
(Early U.S. Automobile cartography- car travel- tourism).
Issued 1922, Rand McNally. Distributed to clients of the First National Bank of Tyrone, Pa.
Scarce early 20th century folding pocket map, overprinted in color.
In pictorial card covers with b&w photo of issuing bank.
Fresh, clean, sound condition. With many small symbols that existed for the different routes. Overprinted to show many local businesses of use to motorists such as garages, hotels and sites worth visiting.
Light uniform paper age toning, original fold lines, remaining clean - a pleasing and well preserved visual example.
Sheet measures c. 26 1/2" H x 33 3/4" W.
Printed area measures c. 24 1/2" H x 31 1/4" W.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 4.
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