Denver to Pacific Coast 1908 huge detailed Rand McNally map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsDenver to Pacific Coast.
(Western United States).
Issued 1908, Chicago by Rand McNally for their monumental Business Atlas.
Excellent over-sized early 20th century color printed map, sheet is over 2 feet tall.
Not to be confused with their much more common small quarto size maps of this era.
Excellent level of detail not possible on smaller maps.
Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal.
Original fold line as issued.
Sheet measures c. 27 3/4"H x 20 1/2"W.
Printed area measures c. 25 1/2"H x 19 1/8"W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
Ristow, American Maps and Mapmakers, pp. 467-79.
Woodward, the All-American Map- Wax Engraving in Cartography, pp. 28, 30, et.al.
[R19720].