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Auction 203, Lot 202

"Geographical Map of the State of California Compiled from Actual Surveys"

Subject: California

Period: 1893 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
26.8 x 31.5 inches
68.1 x 80 cm
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This uncommon and highly detailed map of the entire state shows towns, counties, township surveys, mining information, roads and railroads. Balancing this wealth of information is a series of vignettes occupying the top third of the sheet featuring orchards, vineyards, and a lovely waterfall - all meant to convey the vast natural resources and agricultural opportunities in California. Lithographed by H. S. Crocker Company in San Francisco. The map was published in "Resources of California," a publication issued by the state of California.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, now flattened and backed in linen to repair some separations along the folds and a few small holes and tears, with very minor loss. There are several small chips along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/23/2025

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