Sunset California Excursions

POSTON, A. J. [GENERAL AGENT SUNSET EXCURSIONS, SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY]

Publication: From the Press of The Henry E Wilkens Printing Co, n d (ca 1875), Washington, DC

First edition. 3 3/8" x 6" pictorial wrappers, 50 pp. [including covers], illustrated from photographs, map. A train trip on the Washington Line of the Southern Pacific Company is described from Washington, D. C. to California. Beginning in Washington, D.C through North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, northern California, and ending in Portland, Oregon. Many interesting photographic views are shown including the Congressional Library, the White House, a cotton market in Alabama, the French Market in New Orleans, the Alamo, New Mexican Indians protesting against their picture being taken, views of Riverside, California, Los Angeles, and much more. The centerfold is an interior diagram and vignettes of a tourist bedroom and sleeping car. Stamp of Alex S. Thweatt, Eastern Passenger Agent, Southern Railway, 1185 Broadway, New York, on the inside front cover, light wear to the spine, else a near fine, bright copy of one of the nicest booklets we have handled.

Inventory Number: 44494