AN ANTIQUE MAP, "New Railroad Map of the United States

AN ANTIQUE MAP, "New Railroad Map of the United States, the Dominion of Canada, Mexico and the West Indies," CHICAGO, CIRCA 1875, hand-colored lithograph on paper, publishing, engraving, and printing attributed to "Andreas Atlas Co., Lakeside Building, Chicago, Ills. and Chas. Shober & Co., Props. of Chicago Lithographing Co.," the title with a vignette filled with harvest and farm tools scattered with melons, corn, apples, and fruits with a watermill in receding landscape. 17" x 25" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Art Collection.
Condition Report: Heavy fading and loss of color, exposure to sunlight, wrinkles, buckles, stains, probably laid/backed, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.