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Lot 37

The California Limited Railroad Timetable with Color Illustrations 1915–1916

Estimate: $200 - $600

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Original railroad timetable booklet for The California Limited, issued by the Santa Fe Railway for the twenty-first season, covering 1915–1916. This example features detailed colored illustrations throughout, including period artwork depicting Southwestern themes and travel imagery associated with one of the most famous luxury passenger trains of the early 20th century. The California Limited was known for its high-end service between Chicago and California and is closely associated with the golden age of American rail travel. Booklet format with illustrated covers and interior pages, offering both historical railroad information and strong visual appeal. A desirable piece of early railroad ephemera, particularly appealing to collectors of Santa Fe Railway material, travel advertising, and illustrated timetables.

 

Condition Report
Good overall antique condition. Light wear to covers and edges consistent with age and handling. Minor creasing and small edge wear visible. Interior pages clean with illustrations intact. No major tears or losses observed.


railroad timetable, California Limited, Santa Fe Railway, railroad ephemera, vintage travel, illustrated timetable, early railroad, transportation history, American railroads, antique booklet

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