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Auction 177, Lot 182

"The Latest City Map of Los Angeles Compliments Bekins Fireproof Storage [bound in] Gillespie’s Guide Street and Car Directory of Los Angeles "

Subject: Los Angeles, California

Period: 1922 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.9 x 16.8 inches
37.8 x 42.7 cm
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This early guidebook features a detailed street map of Los Angeles from Hollywood south to Inglewood and east to Highland Park. Locates both Bekins Fireproof Storage and Bekins Warehouse, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles River. Includes a street index at bottom right and a company branded compass rose at bottom left. Contains a second map on verso entitled Map Showing Cities and Stations on Pacific Electric Lines in Southern California (15.8 x 10.0"). The comprehensive 221-page guidebook includes sections on beach resorts, motion picture studios, street car routes, telegraph offices, and more. 16mo, pictorial paper wrappers (3.0 x 6.0"). No previous sales records and no copies of this publication year on OCLC.

References:

Condition: B+

The folding map is very good with a few minor pencil marks, a small stain, and a couple of short splits at the fold junctions. Text is also very good. Wrappers have light wear.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/29/2020

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