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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 434

Souvenir & Picture Book Of Union Pacific Ca. Route

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this is lot is this rare, third edition book, "Souvenir and Views of Union Pacific, ‘The Overland Route’, The World’s Pictorial Line”. The book was copyrighted in 1900 by E. L. Lomax, the general passenger and ticket agent of the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska. The title on the book cover is in gold gilt and red lettering. The book has 30 color plates, illustrations one would see while riding the train on this route. The map on the rear cover has starting points of Omaha, Kansas City, and Sioux City, with travel westward to the Pacific coast and points en route. E.L. Lomax provided detailed descriptions of the area and its history. The condition of the book is good, with wear and browning of the pages consistent with age. The measurements of this book are 5 1/4" x 7 3/4".