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Auction 192, Lot 228

"San Francisco", Bill, Henry

Subject: San Francisco, California

Period: 1862 (dated)

Publication: History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 7.5 inches
39.9 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 and now flattened and backed with tissue to reinforce and repair a 1.75" separation at bottom and a short edge tear confined to the left side margin.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $190

Closed on 4/26/2023

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