An early and justly famous view of San Francisco. Thirteen points of interest are listed and keyed to the view including Contra Costa in the distance, the California Exchange, the Marine Telegraph, etc. The harbor is filled with ships and the city's growth is already evident. A remarkable, historical, early and very desirable tinted lithographic view. Printed on a full sheet that measures 17.3" x 10.3".

References: Reps (Views) #278.

Condition: A

Attractive, bright image with an edge tear that extends 0.8" into the image at right that has been professionally repaired on verso and one miniscule wormhole in the top left corner on the neatline. Issued folding and now flattened.