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North Carolina Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Tar Heel State Counties & Cities
$547.21
£405.39
€460
CA$752.66
A$837.17
CHF 439.18
MX$10,215.36
NOK 5,512.23
SEK 5,194.61
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About the Item
Antique Map of North Carolina – Rand McNally, circa 1888
This antique map of North Carolina was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It is drawn from their influential late 19th-century atlas series and offers a detailed view of the state during an important period of economic and infrastructural growth.
The map clearly delineates the counties of North Carolina, marking towns, rivers, and transportation routes with precision. Major cities such as Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, Asheville, and Fayetteville are shown in detail, alongside numerous smaller towns that reflect the rapid development of the state in the post-Civil War decades.
Railroads are a defining feature, illustrated in red and blue, charting an expansive system that connected North Carolina’s interior to the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City on the Atlantic coast. The western mountain ranges, including the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, are finely engraved, contrasting with the flatter eastern coastal plain.
The state’s geographic and economic diversity is well represented—mountains, fertile agricultural lands, and seaports—making this map a valuable historical document of North Carolina’s transformation during the Gilded Age. Rand McNally’s characteristic clarity and accuracy ensure it remains both a decorative and highly collectible piece.
Condition report:
Good condition with light toning consistent with age. Original center fold as issued with slight darkening along the crease. Plate mark visible. Clean margins with minimal handling wear. Strong impression with crisp detail.
Framing tips:
A black or dark brown frame with a cream mat will highlight the engraved detail. For a regional emphasis, a double mat with ivory outer and pale blue inner will underscore the Atlantic coastline and give visual balance to the railroad network.
Technique: Lithograph with original outline color
Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, circa 1888
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Good condition with light toning consistent with age. Original center fold as issued with slight darkening along the crease. Plate mark visible. Clean margins with minimal handling wear. Strong impression with crisp detail.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-251stDibs: LU3054346429982
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