Catalog Archive
Auction 97, Lot 174

"San Diego Entrance and Approaches [on sheet with] General Sketch of San Diego Bay and Los Coronados", U.S. Coast Survey

Subject: California

Period: 1850 (dated)

Publication: Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey

Color: Black & White

Size:
13 x 11.7 inches
33 x 29.7 cm
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A nice coastal chart with two maps on the sheet. First focuses on Point Loma and the entrance to the bay. Second shows the harbor and its relationship to the Coronados islands. Sailing directions, light houses, soundings, and topographical features are illustrated and noted.

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Condition: A

Paper added to binding side and small tear in bottom margin repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/5/2001

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