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Rare Boston & Maine Transportation Company Gilt Sign

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Rare Boston & Maine Transportation Company Gilt Sign

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Description

This is a rare 1930's sign for B&M (Boston and Maine) Transportation Company, a railroad-owned bus lines transport company operating from 1924 until 1957.

Fantastic typography with gilt gold lettering, shadowed in red on a dark green background. Has some wear as evident in the photos with age. Some flaked paint. An upper and lower punchhole from where it had been nailed to a wall.

Measures: 17 inches diameter

Condition

The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage or does not show wear consistent with age and use. Housatonic Trading Company recommends you request a condition report prior to bidding. Condition information may be requested via this platform. Please note that condition statements are given as a courtesy to buyers and an opinion of condition should not be treated as a statement of fact. Housatonic Trading Company bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Dimensions

17 x 17 in

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Rare Boston & Maine Transportation Company Gilt Sign

Name: Rare Boston & Maine Transportation Company Gilt Sign
SKU: 66284312
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $400

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