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Lillian Russell's Ride. Chicago To St. Louis In Six Hours

Wabash Line

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Publication: Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co, nd (ca 1892), St Louis

First edition. 9" x 6" in robin egg blue pictorial wrappers with a portrait of Lillian on front wrapper. [8] pp. Illustrations. Schedules. First page shows a letter written by Ms. Russell to the Wabash Railroad, thanking them for a wonderful and professional ride. This is followed by newspaper clippings about the Wabash and information and beautiful illustrations of the train itself ... its reclining chairs; the buffet parlor cars; the fine dining service; and the sleeping car service. Light soiling and with light wear to the extremities. Very good.

Inventory Number: 49153
$250.00