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Auction 190, Lot 186

"California",

Subject: California

Period: 1967 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
11.3 x 18 inches
28.7 x 45.7 cm
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This charming pictorial map by George Otto Hanft captures the Discovery period with the paths of important explorers delineated in the waters including Cabrillo, Drake and Viscaino. Numerous missions are located along the coast and several are illustrated. “Gold Rush Country 1849” is highlighted in color. Further decorated with classical elements including a strapwork title cartouche, compass rose with fleur-de-lis, and two sailing ships. Copyrighted by The Wyman Company and issued “Compliments of the Equitable Savings and Loan Association.”

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Condition: B+

Issued on parchment-style paper with light staining at upper and lower right. Stored rolled and currently does not lay flat.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/16/2022

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