1863 BLACK VALLEY RAILROAD TEMPERANCE POSTER.

1863 BLACK VALLEY RAILROAD TEMPERANCE POSTER. Printed by Ch. Crosby and lithographed in color by E. Ackerman, Boston. The Black Valley Railroad was an 1860 metaphor for the road to hell for those who drank alcohol. The train depicts partiers and drunks at the “drunkard’s curve” station, the last stop before going into the mountains, the home of the devil, storms, violence and ultimate death – the last stop “Destruction at Dead River.” Much propaganda in the text at the bottom. SIZE:20″ x 18″ including margins, excluding old original frame. CONDITION: Very Good. Image clean and without faults. Margins with light toning and soiling.1-27905 (700-1,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	429	$720.00	1863 BLACK VALLEY RAILROAD TEMPERANCE POSTER. Printed by Ch. Crosby and lithographed in color by E. Ackerman, Boston. The Black Valley Railroad was an 1860 metaphor for the road to hell for those who drank alcohol. The train depicts partiers and drunks at the “drunkard’s curve” station, the last stop before going into the mountains, the home of the devil, storms, violence and ultimate death – the last stop “Destruction at Dead River.” Much propaganda in the text at the bottom. SIZE:20″ x 18″ including margins, excluding old original frame. CONDITION: Very Good. Image clean and without faults. Margins with light toning and soiling.1-27905 (700-1,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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