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Auction 181, Lot 216

"Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank Map of California [on verso] Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank Map of Los Angeles District", Clason Map Company

Subject: California

Period: 1911 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
20.6 x 24.9 inches
52.3 x 63.2 cm
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A detailed map of the state with counties delineated in color. A legend at bottom further identifies national forests, national parks, Indian reservations, railroads and wagon roads. Large red arrows point to the planned Los Angeles Aqueduct and harbor development at San Pedro, highlighting investment in the region. Includes a large illustration of the bank and promotional text at right. The verso contains a large "Map of the Los Angeles District" (17x17") extending from Santa Monica and Newport Beach east to Pasadena and Pomona. Folds into pictorial paper wrappers (3.5 x 5.5"). Only one auction record located in the last 30 years.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on thin, banknote-style paper with a 1" fold separation at top right and a number of tiny splits at the fold junctions. Paper wrappers have minor wear.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $190

Closed on 2/10/2021

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