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Auction 120, Lot 253

"Arizona Star Illustrated Annual for the Year 1883",

Subject: Arizona

Period: 1883 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.7 x 7.7 inches
11.9 x 19.6 cm
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This decidedly rare issue is a canned almanac with pages left blank for local printing of information and advertisements. Two pages of text describe the industry and farming and stock activities in the vicinity of Tucson over the past year. Numerous local advertisements from Tucson, fifty illustrations on wood, chiefly by Darley, Moran, Schell, Whitney, Woodward, and other celebrated American artists. Published by L. C. Hughes, Tucson. A most rare issue that has a beautiful colored pictorial cover.

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Condition: B

Inside is very good less one torn page. Cover has chips and is separated.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 7/18/2007

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