AIA 105 B-Timed Auction August 26, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 105B 27 August 26, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Railroads - Poor’s Manuals New York 1116 1116NY. Poor’s Manual of the Railroads of the United States, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, and 1890 Editions New York, 1884-90. Lot of 5 volumes of Poor’s Manual of the Railroads of the United States, each exceeding 1,500 pages. These substantial reference works are uniformly bound with gold-embossed lettering, measuring approximately 6.5 x 9 inches. While engraved plates were removed in the past, the volumes remain rich with detailed maps, financial data, and historical content covering 19th-century American railroads. Condition ranges Fine to VF+, with some wear and damage to the spines as noted. Ideal for research or display. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. These are heavy books, postage will be expensive. We will not ship overseas. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-180 1117 1117 NY. Poor’s Manual of the Railroads of the United States, 1889, 1892, 1894, and 1897 Editions. New York, 1889-97. Lot of 4 volumes of Poor’s Manual of the Railroads of the United States, each exceeding 1,500 pages. These substantial reference works are uniformly bound with gold-embossed lettering, measuring approximately 6.5 x 9 inches. While engraved plates were removed in the past, the volumes remain rich with detailed maps, financial data, and historical content covering 19th-century American railroads. Condition ranges Fine to VF+, with some wear and damage to the spines as noted. Ideal for research or display. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. These are heavy books, postage will be expensive. We will not ship overseas. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-160 Ephemera - Vintage Railroad Photographs New Jersey This selection of vintage train and railroad-related photographs presents a compelling visual record of the profound role railroads have played in shaping society and driving the expansion of civilization over nearly two centuries. Among the highlights are rare, behind- the-scenes production images taken by railroad companies themselves, documenting the manufacturing process from the casting of wheels to the assembly of locomotive engines and passenger cars—offering an extraordinary look at the evolution of American railroad engineering. These photographs form part of The Garden City Collection of New Jersey Railroad Ephemera, a remarkable lifetime assemblage of railroad documents, memorabilia, and archival material from numerous company collections. This is Part I of a continuing series, with future auctions to feature additional selections from this important collection. 1118 1118NJ. Erie Railroad Steam Locomotive Photographs, 1940s to 1951, at Secaucus Railyard NJ...., New Jersey, 1940s-51. Lot of 8 Black and White Photographs showing Erie Railroad steam locomotives taken at the Secaucus railyard and Jersey City in New Jersey, Notes on the reverse of each photograph confirm location and date range, Photos range from XF to AU condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Garden State Railroad Collection. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $60-100