Blue Fort Wayne street atlas, worn paperback
Description
I lost my blue Rand McNally Fort Wayne Street Atlas yesterday around 3pm. It's a 6x9 inch paperback, well-worn with a creased spine and dog-eared pages, and the cover has a slightly faded blue. Inside, there's a small pencil note on page 32 and a coffee stain on the back cover. It was a gift from my dad, so it has sentimental value and I really need it back. I last had it near the Embassy Theatre on Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne, possibly while crossing Wells Street; I think I set it down on a bench or dropped it during a hurried phone call. If you found it, email me at [email protected] — I’d be forever grateful.
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