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VINTAGE WASHINGTON D.C. TRAVEL & TOURIST LOT
Authentic Mid-Century Ephemera, Maps, and Souvenir Guides
Historical Value
A fascinating time capsule of mid-20th-century graphic design, local transit, and regional tourism layout.
Instant Collection
Includes collectible gas station memorabilia, military cemetery guides, transit schedules, and landmark booklets.
Carefully Packaged
Shipped flat with rigid cardboard reinforcement to prevent bending, folding, or moisture damage in transit.
Item Description
Up for sale is a compelling estate-found collection of vintage Washington, D.C. tourist brochures, souvenir booklets, transit schedules, and regional maps. These items date back to around the 1960s and 1970s, offering a nostalgic look at the nation\'s capital during a distinct era of American travel.
This lot is perfect for ephemera collectors, scrapbooking enthusiasts, historical researchers, or anyone looking to frame unique mid-century travel art. Features scarce promotional material from regional landmarks alongside iconic institutional guides.
Item Specifics
- Type: US Regional Travel Ephemera Lot
- Location: Washington D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia area
- Era: Circa 1960s - 1970s
- Material: Paper / Folding Leaflets and Booklets
- Theme: Americana, Road Trip Tourism, National Museums, Historical Sites
What Is Included
- Vintage Texaco folding road map
- Smithsonian Institution and National Air & Space Museum guides
- Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington House brochures
- Vintage McDonald\'s Capital Sightseeing Map
- National Zoo pocket layout guide
- Vintage regional Metrobus transit schedules and hotel pamphlets
Item Condition
Condition: Used (Vintage Vintage Ephemera)
These items show a normal level of wear consistent with age, handling, and long-term storage. Some pieces feature minor edge wear, light yellowing of the paper, small creases, or natural fold splitting on older maps. There are no major missing pages, heavy water damage, or severe stains. Please review the listing photographs closely to assess the exact cosmetic condition of every piece in this lot.
Shipping & Handling
We take great care in packaging delicate paper items. This entire collection will be secured together and shipped flat inside a protective plastic sleeve backed by rigid cardboard to ensure it avoids bending, crushed corners, or weather exposure during delivery.
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