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Auction 192, Lot 238

"Avalon Town Santa Catalina Island California",

Subject: Catalina Island, California

Period: 1948 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
21.5 x 16.6 inches
54.6 x 42.2 cm
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This lovely bird's-eye view of Avalon Town on Santa Catalina Island features the distinct pictorial style typical of the graphic works from this period. The view shows the Casino, piers, and extends up the mountain to the Bird Park above the Golf Course. It is surrounded by vignette views with Neptune and a mermaid in full color in the corners. The map self-folds with title "Souvenir Santa Catalina Island Map and Guide." The verso contains another map and a directory with places of interest listed by category. Published by the L.C.B. Co., and dated 1948.

References: Rumsey #8613.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with a few tiny splits and one small hole along the center vertical fold only visible when held to light. There is light toning on the pamphlet's covers.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/26/2023

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