Lot #64 Railroad Communication with the Pacific, with an Account of the Central Pacific Railroad of California: The Character of the Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings and Future Prospects, and the Advantages of Its First Mortgage Bonds

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Heading:

(Central Pacific Railroad)

Title:

Railroad Communication with the Pacific, with an Account of the Central Pacific Railroad of California: The Character of the Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings and Future Prospects, and the Advantages of Its First Mortgage Bonds

Place Published:

New York

Publisher:

George Brown

Date Published:

1867

Description:

[1-3], 4-45, [1, blank] pp. With frontispiece map of the Central Pacific Railroad, in addition to multiple tables. (8vo), period printed beige wrappers.

This promotional booklet was written to advance the sales of mortgage bonds for the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad. The pamphlet reviews the legislative action on the project, aid from the U.S. Government, subsidies given, and the progress of the Central Pacific. By the time this pamphlet was written, 105 miles had been constructed, and completion was predicted in December, 1870. The difficulties of construction in the Sierra Nevada are listed, and the expected revenue during construction is given.

Condition:

Dampstains to cover, crease from being folded in the middle; else very good or better.

Item#:

247439

Headline:

Railroad Communication with the Pacific, with an Account of the Central Pacific Railroad of California
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Lot #64 Railroad Communication with the Pacific, with an Account of the Central Pacific Railroad of California: The Character of the Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings and Future Prospects, and the Advantages of Its First Mortgage Bonds

Americana - Californiana - Asian-American - Travel: Libraries of Doyce B. Nunis, Jr. & James Rolph, Jr. (#535) 06/19/2014 11:00 AM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/19/2014 11:00 AM PDT