1954 Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Original -- "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress"  (RI)
This is an original 1954 PRR wall calendar featuring a reproduction of a Grif Teller painting titled "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress" and measuring approx. 29" x 28 5/8" and in Excellent overall condition scoring a 8+ on a scale of 1 - 10. This calendar has survived 50+ years thus far and is still in great condition! The scene is of a westbound passenger train between two freight consists. The view is along the Ohio River with the city of Pittsburgh in the background. This particular calendar has a complete and well preserved date pad, and the broadside is attached and also well preserved. The artwork print area is in nearly perfect condition with no noticeably perceptible imperfections. The tuscan red border is also virtually intact with no noticeably perceptible imperfections. The gold border has some minor edge damage near the bottom left and right corners. All of the imperfections are considered minor and will be barely perceptible, especially after professional framing and hanging over your mantle or on a wall in your den or train room. This particular calendar is in high demand and hard to find in this condition!  NOTE: Calendar photographed behind protective cellophane--imperfections seen in photo image that are not noted in description are due to glare from cellophane.

Artwork Print:    10    Excellent - No noticeably perceptible imperfections.
Calendar Pad:     10   Complete - Well preserved.
Broadside:          10    Excellent - Well preserved.
Metal Edging:    10    Complete - With top eyelet hangers attached.
Tuscan Area:        9    Very Good - Only some minor horizontal creases along right margin; some vertical creases above artwork.
Gold Edge:           9+   Excellent - Except some minor edge creasing  along bottom left and right margins.
Overall:               8+

#PRR1954C002..............................$299.95 US   Super Discounted Price.....$229.95 US - plus $15 Insured USPS Priority Shippping

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