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Auction 155, Lot 231

"San Francisco", Bill, Henry

Subject: San Francisco, California

Period: 1852 (dated)

Publication: History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 7.5 inches
40.1 x 19.1 cm
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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: B+

Issued folding with a nearly invisible 2" edge tear at left that has been repaired on verso with old paper. There is light mat burn around the image and a few faint spots of foxing.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $325

Closed on 11/18/2015

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