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1904 NYC Subway Book Signed

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1904 NYC Subway Book Signed
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
''The New York Subway: Its Construction and Equipment'' commemorative book signed by August Belmont, the banker who financed construction of this new transit system. Inscription reads, ''Presented to Alderman John H. Dougherty, by August Belmont Esq. President, Interborough Rapid Transit Company, November 21st 1904''. Published by IRT & McGraw: 1904. 10.5'' x 14'' book, in original green cloth boards, includes a 21'' x 14'' map and 154 pages of photos, technical drawings, etc. Front joint split, binding is loose. Overall good.