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Auction 93, Lot 125

"City of San Francisco and its Vicinity California", Bache, Alex D.

Subject: San Francisco, California

Period: 1853 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.7 x 25.7 inches
45 x 65.3 cm
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The chart stretches from North Point to Mission de Delores and Pt. San Quentin. Streets are clearly laid out and named, contour lines at 20 ft. intervals show elevation. Extant buildings are shown in black along the streets. Sixteen public buildings and 15 reservoirs are named in key.

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Condition: A

It is in remarkably good condition, clean and bright. Professionally backed with Japanese tissue to strengthen the typically thin paper.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/6/2000

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