"San Francisco", Bill, Henry
Subject: San Francisco, California
Period: 1852 (dated)
Publication: History of the World
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.8 x 7.5 inches
40.1 x 19.1 cm
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 17.3 x 10.3".
References: Reps (Views) #278.
Condition: B+
Issued folding with a nearly invisible 2" edge tear at left that has been repaired on verso with old paper. There is light mat burn around the image and a few faint spots of foxing.
