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 1883 Printed-Color, Wax-Engraved Railroad Map of Kentucky & Tennessee
- Authentic Old Map -
by Rand McNally
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The United States in the 1880s was a nation on the brink of greatness. Almost two decades had passed since the Civil war threatened to tear the young nation apart. Now, united from north to south and from east to west (by a rapidly growing network of railroads), the U.S. was becoming a wealthy and powerful nation.
This fascinating authentic antique map is an early work of the Rand McNally firm in Chicago, pioneers of the cerographic (wax-engraving) process, that allowed for the inexpensive printing of full-color maps. Originally a publisher of maps and timetables for the burgeoning railroad industry, Rand McNally's early maps focused on the expanding web of rail lines that linked nearly every corner of the nation. The various railroads, roads, counties, cites, towns, and geographic features are detailed on this relatively large map.
If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" (as it was made more than a century ago) prints are perfect. Antique maps, engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old map, print, or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Unlike so many other gifts, our old maps and antique prints allow you to present someone a piece of the past.
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All sizes shown are approximate. Matted maps or prints are smaller than the "matted" dimensions shown by about 6".
All of our authentic, more than 100-year old, maps and prints come double matted within museum quality, archival rag mat boards at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Due to the INCREDIBLY high shipping prices charged for OVERSIZE shipping, shipping charges may be higher than quoted for items that measure more than a total of 70" (matted height + width). For example a matted piece measuring 32" x 40" would be considered OVERSIZE (72"). For complete delivery information, see Information page.
All our authentic antiques are one-of-a-kind items. Since they are actual old works of art expect small imperfections. In some cases we may have more than one of a particular map or print. Since each is unique they may vary slightly from the item shown (when we have more than one if a particular item, the colors may be different than those shown). Each antique map or print has been dry cleaned by hand and are conservation mounted and protected in attractive rag mats. Every work in our gallery carries a lifetime guarantee of authenticity (authentic antiques only) and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (see Information page for details). Again, the sizes stated are approximate.
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