1905 International Railway Congress Delegate's Certificate - Rare 'Specimen' certificate for the 1905 Railway Congress in Washington, D.C.

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Verlag: Louis Dreka

Beschreibung

"This scarce pair of maps were issued in a custom folder labeled 'Specimen', designed to operate as a certificate of travel for delegates attending the 1905 International Railway Congress in Washington, D.C. Text on the verso (shown in both English and French) stipulates that "the pass permits to the recipient and to the members of his family specified thereon, free transportation on all lines named during the period from April 15 to Jun 30, 1905." The left map, measuring about 10" x 8.25", shows the various railroad lines available to the conference participants colored by time zone. A full list of available companies is provided on the verso. The second map, about 10.25" x 9.75", shows the international railway lines in Europe along which delegates could travel to the port of embarkation for the United States. Unfortunately, it is not valid for 'Deluxe Trains' like the Orient Express, Ostend-Vienna Express, or Nord Express. A rare and ephemeral artifact from the 7th session of the global body organized to promote the progress and development of railways across the 'civilized' world. Source: National Library of New Zealand" Sheet Height (in) See Description Condition A- Two folding maps affixed to original embossed stiff paper boards. Front cover shows moderate soiling and the maps are lightly soiled and creased, but in very good condition overall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4742

Bibliografische Details

Titel: 1905 International Railway Congress ...

Verlag: Louis Dreka

Einband: Hardcover