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Auction 188, Lot 206

"America's Exposition 1935"

Subject: San Diego, California

Period: 1935 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
30.2 x 20 inches
76.7 x 50.8 cm
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An uncommon aerial view of the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition drawn by J.B. Larrinaga (Art Director for the Exposition). This lithograph looks west over the exposition grounds with San Diego and the bay in the distance. The large and colorful folding brochure is directed at potential exhibitors, with text on verso promising "your exhibit will bring record-breaking sales results" and "Millions of Visitors" will attend. Self-folding.

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Condition: B+

A colorful example, issued folding, with light wear along the fold lines and some minor extraneous creasing at bottom center.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/22/2022

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