NOTE: I can often substitute an image from one of the other railroads or a interurban or streetcar that operated in this state.

You are bidding on an ORIGINAL 8" X 11" VINTAGE 63 YEAR OLD COLORED MAP SHOWING phyiscal and political landscape of ILLINOIS. ALL THE RAILROADS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH A NUMBER. NOTE THAT ALL RAILROADS IN THE STATE ARE LISTED ON THE MAP. A 4 X 6" DIGITAL PRINT OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR COMPANY LOCOMOTIVE #3286 COMES WITH THE AUCTION.

THIS BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MAP IS OF SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC VALUE. NOTE THE EARLY RAILROAD SYSTEMS OF THIS REGION. THEY INCLUDE THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL, ILLINOIS MIDLAND, CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN, CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS, CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN, MISSOURI ILLINOIS, MISSOURI PACIFIC, ELGIN JOLIET & EASTERN and OTHER LINES. THE MAP SHOWS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF THIS REGION. THIS MAP CAN BE A VALUABLE TOOL IN TRACING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORY.

NOTE:  YOU MAY CONTACT ME CONCERNING YOUR FAVORITE RAIL LINE TO SEE IF I HAVE AN IMAGE OF INTEREST.

This map will frame very nicely. There is a 1/4" margin around the map. The paper has browned slightly but is in very good condition for its age. You may note the condition of the map in the large DETAILED scans that accompany this auction. The old map comes from an old ATLAS. Should you have any questions concerning this map or the railroads shown on it, please contact me before
you bid.

THIS ITEM WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL FRAMED DISPLAY

Just imagine how this old map would look FRAMED IN YOUR HOME, OFFICE OR BUSINESS. Any individual born in this state, teacher, railroad enthusiast, regional historian, genealogist, researcher or map lover would be delighted to place this map in their collection or on their wall.

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WINNING BIDDER AGREES TO PAY $2.50 for EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITH CONFIRMATION or $5.00 FOR PRIORITY SHIPPING IN THE US. FOREIGN WINNERS AGREE TO PAY $5.00 FOR AIR MAIL SHIPPING IN A TUBE. I gladly accept PayPal payments.

Thanks for looking at this item. I offer on eBay a wide selection of  Western Memorabilia state railroad maps, photographs, books, system maps, other maps, patches, engravings and other items suitable for  makeing beautiful framed displays covering the 'GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROADING" from the 1860's trough the 1960's. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE AND CONTACT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

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