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Auction 201, Lot 219

"A Guide Map to California Farmland - Map of California "Where Farm Life Is Better"..."

Subject: California

Period: 1935 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
33.4 x 21.3 inches
84.8 x 54.1 cm
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This interesting Depression-era view was published by California Lands Inc. and shows California in a three-dimensional perspective, extending from San Diego north to Eureka. It prominently depicts the rugged topography, rivers, roads, and rich farmland shaded in green. Below the map are numerous illustrations and extensive text touting the land opportunities, encouraging the reader to "build your estate on a California farm." Blank verso. California Lands Inc. was a subsidiary of Transamerica Corporation. We found only one past sales record for this map and 4 institutional examples on OCLC.

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Condition: B+

There is some light toning, minor foxing, and minute loss at a few fold junctions.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/20/2024

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