20 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches. Printed broadside on tan paper. Small stain to the lower left corner, small marginal chip at the upper right hand corner. This example has a faint oval purple stamp over the three railroads from one Henry H. Hannah, Land Agent, Swan Creek, Ohio. "TEXAS AND ARKANSAS | Guides, Land Circulars." with the rest indistinct. A second partial stamp in the lower margin with "Henry H. Hannah, Land Agent, Swan Creek, Ohio" A land advertising broadside with central vignette of an aerial perspective map showing Texas, Akransas, Missouri and St. Louis. The railways are promoting "a large grant of lands from the United States Government, embracing all varieties of soil and timber adapted to Farming, Fruit Growing and Grazing purposes. The railroad passes through the middle of the grant, from end to end, most conveniently. Six navigable streams traverse this land grant.The Company sells at low prices on liberal terms, giving the man of small means a chance to buy, improve and pay for his land from the products of the soil." (from a paragraph towards the bottom of the broadside). OCLC locates six copies, at Yale, SMU, Michigan, U Missouri, UT Arlington, and Truman State.

Seller Inventory # 29338

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

IMPORTANT TO ALL! Bound for the Happy Lands! Low Rates to Arkansas and Missouri via Saint Louis over the popular St. Louis, Iron Mountain, & Southern R'y. The shortest and quickest route to points in Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas

Publisher

Jno. McKittrick & Co, St. Louis, [Missouri]

Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

Store Description

Kuenzig Books trades in Antiquarian Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics material. Subspecialties include early computing, chemistry, photography, the history of communication, and the discoveries that have impacted the way we live and work. We buy and sell antique scientific instruments (microscopes, optics, slide rules, computers) both didactic and professional. Add a broad range of documentary photography, ephemera, and eclectic material from other fields, and most visitors find something to interest them. We welcome your visit electronically or by appointment.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB )
MA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Thank you for selecting Kuenzig Books, ABAA for your purchase. We are dedicated to providing a smooth purchasing experience and high quality items at a fair price. We value a long term relationship with you, our customer.

While every effort is made to make sure all listed items are available, ALL ITEMS are subject to prior sale since we sell through many venues. Items may be reserved by telephone, or email and once confirmed available will be held for 10 days pending receipt of payment. To help ...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	15 to 30 business days	3 to 7 business days
First item	US$ 5.99	US$ 9.99

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants