









181Rare 1884 Government Printing Office hardcover report “Report on the Internal Commerce of the United States” By Joseph Nimmo Jr., Chief of the Bureau of Statistics, Fiscal Year 1881–1882 This is an original 140-year-old government publication documenting early American trade, railroads, waterways, and commercial development. These reports were printed in limited quantities for congressional and departmental use—most were discarded or lost over time. Included Features Original fold-out color maps in very good shape (rare to find intact) Principal transportation lines east & west of the Mississippi Lines linked to St. Louis, New Orleans & Indianapolis commerce Tight binding, clean interior pages Solid boards with typical antique wear Pages show age toning but no major damage A fantastic research piece for collectors of: U.S. history Transportation & railroad memorabilia Antique maps Civil War–to–Industrial Revolution era documents Condition Good antique condition for 1884. Boards show light wear, pages aged naturally, maps crisp and complete.