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Auction 202, Lot 198

"San Francisco", Bill, Henry

Subject: San Francisco, California

Period: 1852 (dated)

Publication: History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 8 inches
40.6 x 20.3 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 17.6 x 12.4".

References: Reps (Views) #278.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with some minor foxing, light extraneous creasing, and an archivally repaired 4" edge tear at right. A short fold separation in the bottom blank margin is also archivally repaired.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/12/2025

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