Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Two items: unusual broadside advertising the book Round the World with Train, 7 x 12, with an ALS signed “Geo. Francis Train” on one side in blue and red pencil, in part: “Citizen. 6272 Miles from New Whatcom Puget Sound to Hong Kong (via Yokohama, Kobe and Shanghai) quickest Passage ever made to all these ports! 18 Days!”; and the original mailing envelope addressed to the editor of the Citizen in Omaha, 6 x 4.75, with several additional notes in Train’s hand, signed twice in red pencil, “Geo. Francis Train.” In overall very good condition, with tears and chipping to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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