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Auction 195, Lot 259
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"Geological Map of the San Francisco Peninsula", U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Subject: San Francisco, California

Period: 1895 (published)

Publication: Fifteenth Annual Report

Color: Printed Color

Size:
9.5 x 13 inches
24.1 x 33 cm
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This amazing, near photo-realistic map resembles today's satellite images. It was drawn by Andrew C. Lawson who used shadowing to enhance the photographic quality of this remarkable map. The map includes all of the San Francisco peninsula from the Golden Gate south to below San Mateo to Belmont and Seal Cove. It is a printed color gravure by Julius Bien of New York.

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Condition: B+

There is a hint of toning and color offsetting.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/15/2023

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