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Up for sale is a beautiful, collector-grade original antiquarian travel promotion booklet issued by the Passenger Department of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (The Burlington Route). This exceptional piece of Western Americana was masterfully printed in Chicago by the legendary firm Poole Brothers, Inc., and features the authentic production code "ADV. 26 2-4-28" on the final page, officially dating this print run to April 1928.
Compiling roughly 35 highly descriptive pages, this multi-page tourism guidebook serves as a stunning window into the golden age of pre-Depression era western rail vacationing. It is packed with rich mid-century typography, descriptive essays on the health benefits of mountain air, excursion timelines, and a wealth of high-contrast photographs documenting points of interest throughout the Rockies.
Featured landmarks and routes include Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Pikes Peak District, Platte Canyon, Salt Lake City, and Zion National Park. The centerfold layout opens up to showcase a brilliant, detailed regional resort proximity map.
An outstanding centerpiece primary source for railroad historians, serious Western Americana collectors, or map and print enthusiasts.
Item Specifications:
• Railroad: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad Company (Burlington Route)
• Printers / Engravers: Poole Brothers Inc.
Chicago
• Title: Scenic Colorado & Utah
• Production Marking: ADV. 26 2-4-28
(Verified April 1928 Print Run)
• Format: Multi-page premium pictorial tourist booklet
• Length: Approx. 35 Pages
Premium Condition Details:
This original 1928 paper antiquarian document is in great vintage condition. It has been exceptionally well-preserved and comes housed in a clear plastic protective sleeve. The original pictorial paper wrappers are flat and tight, the binding staples remain entirely secure, and the stunning interior text and landscape photographs are beautifully clean and free of water damage, tears, or ink writing.
Shipping Details:
To quarantee this fragile, premium survival arrives in this same high-quality condition, it will be shipped completely flat, securely left inside its protective plastic sleeve, and double-braced between thick sheets of rigid shipping cardboard to prevent bending, folding, or corner crushing. Ships via cost-efficient USPS Media Mail with tracking included.
