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Auction 195, Lot 266

"A Cartograph of Southern California...", White, Ruth Taylor

Subject: Southern California

Period: 1929 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
10.1 x 9.5 inches
25.7 x 24.1 cm
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This small pictorial map of Southern California shows "how the Land of Sunshine has become so air-minded that everybody flies hither and you and you and hither." Filled with whimsical illustrations symbolic of the region and surmounted by an unusual pop-up airplane. The verso contains promotional text and illustration for Western Air Express. Complete with stamped envelope entitled "A Cartograph Commemorating Southern California's Third Air Mail Anniversary April 17, 1929."

References: Rumsey #8253.

Condition: A

The map is near fine with a hint of toning along the centerfold. Accompanying envelope has a small dampstain, light toning, and light wear along its edges.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 11/15/2023

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