1899 Cover Scientific World Railways Freight Statistics - ORIGINAL SCA1

Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original 1899 black and white cover for the Scientific American Journal from December 23rd (Volume LXXXI, No. 26). This cover features the railways of the world compared, including the numbers of passenger cars and freight cars.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging in margins. Moderate creasing.No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is print on the reverse, as well as heavy wrinkling, creasing, rub, and scuff.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches; 27 x 39 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Great Britain, statistics, numbers, volume, industry, graph, Germany, United States, France, British India, Russia, Europe, locomotive, line, passengers, shipment, engine, travel, transport, railroad

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