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Lot 52:
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7 pc. American Legion 12th Annual Convention Boston 1930 Ephemera Lot including A Map of Old Boston in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Presented by The Boston Five Cents Savings Bank Charles R. Capon, Cartographer; Printed by Sherrill Boston c. 1929. In full color. Folded 12 1/2" x 9 3/4" Unfolded 25 1/4" x 19" in full color in original envelope; "The State House Boston, Massachusetts" by Ellen Mudge Burrill 9th edition published by Wright and Potter Printing Co. Boston c. 1927. Signed by Gov. Frank G. Allen on title page (see photos). "Boston – A Guide Book" by Edwin M. Bacon for 1930 American Legion National Convention. Blue cover with gilt decoration. Pull out Boston map. "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Historical Data Relating to Counties, Cities and Towns in Massachusetts" prepared by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Division of Public Records printed by Wright & Potter, Boston c. 1920; National Convention Program and Dinner Menu Oct. 6, 1930 General John J. Pershing speaker; Twelfth Annual Convention Boston Official Program c. 1930; and A Cordial Welcome from the Mayor of Boston Massachusetts Hon. James M. Curley. Combined lot measures approximately 12" x 16" x 2".
Condition: Condition – All fine or near fine. Dinner menu has some light soiling to cover. Boston Guide has some fading to gilt decoration on cover. Map is in fine condition with no holes or tears. Original envelope has some wear around edges. Please see photos.
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