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Auction 199, Lot 187

"Alameda County California"

Subject: Bay Area, California

Period: 1914 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
23.6 x 14.9 inches
59.9 x 37.8 cm
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This detailed bird's-eye view was designed by J.J. Rhea and printed by Kelley-Davis Company in Oakland. It depicts the region from San Francisco and Palo Alto east to Berkeley, Oakland, Newark, and Livermore. The topography of the region is rendered with an impressive three-dimensional quality and bold coloring. Cities are represented by varying clusters of development and tiny farm fields are sprinkled throughout. The map is surrounded by photo illustrations and related text, with additional illustrations and text on verso. Self-folding into pictorial wrappers (4.0 x 9.2").

References: Rumsey #1784.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with a couple short separations along the folds and a hint of toning.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/11/2024

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