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Auction 141, Lot 203

"Vistas de Los Angeles",

Subject: Los Angeles, California

Period: 1901 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
37.8 x 5.3 inches
96 x 13.5 cm
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This promotional brochure displays numerous sites and views of Los Angeles at the turn of the 20th century. Included are illustrations of "Panoramic View of Los Angeles, Looking Southeast from Corner Third and Olive Streets" and "A Broadway Block, Between Second and Third Sts." There are also a number of smaller images including the City Oil Fields, City Hall and San Pedro. Published by the Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. to announce the completion of their new factory. Folds into decorative gray paper wrappers (4.5 x 6.3").

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Condition: B+

There are a few tiny edge tears and light extraneous creasing near the folds.

Estimate: $170 - $200

Sold for: $650

Closed on 9/5/2012

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