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This is a rare first edition of “The Annals of San Francisco” by Frank Soule, John H. Gibbon, and James Nisbet. The hardcover book, printed in 1855 by D. Appleton & Company, contains both maps and is in its original condition. The literature topic covers the history of San Francisco and the North American region. The book is a valuable addition to any collection of antiquarian and collectible books. This copy was found in a Midcoast Maine estate. It has several of the front and rear endpaper pages missing as shown in the photos. Both maps are present, however the large fold out map requires restoration and repressing, as it is wrinkled and in 3 pieces. Some foxing and staining present, as well as ghost images of pressed leaves on some pages. This book retains its handsome leather binding which has remained fairly supple, and holds much of its original gilt lettering. Overall a solid copy of a very desired book on early California history.

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San Francisco in July 1849 from Present Site of S. Author: CALIFORNIA – SAN FRANCISCO Title: San Francisco in July 1849 from Present Site of S. Description: Burgess, George H. Chromolithograph, panoramic bird’s eye view, 15 x 35 5/8 inches on sheet 21 1/2 x 41 3/4 inches. Toning to paper and some discoloration from previous framing with wood backing; dampstain in lower margin not affecting the image; short strips of non-archival tape removed from verso and several edge tears archivally repaired. Image has been washed and repaired by a professional paper conservator. There are two toned areas in the image and one just outside the image at upper left from the wood discoloration, but overall the image is bright and clean. The chromolithograph could be handsomely matted to cover dampstain in the lower margin, leaving the vignette illustration below the image at left showing. At lower left is a vignette image with key to features on the map. This chromolithograph is after the very large oil painting (approximately 62 x 135 inches) that Burgess painted in 1891, a view loosely based on the famous Henry Firks view of San Francisco from 1849. Under the vignette image at lower left is the text San Francisco in July 1849 from Present Site of S. Subject: Maps, Prints, United States. Our stock ranges in date from the 1600s to the 1950s – great design is not limited by date! We have been in business since 1981, and have thrived on or survived! The many changes in the book and antique world. Our business is web based in Portland, Oregon, USA; we also exhibit at several shows a year. Owner Elisabeth Burdon is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, an affiliate of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and a member of the Ephemera Society of America and the American Historical Print Collectors Society. For sales within the U. Will calculate and add the applicable. This listing was created by Bibliopolis. The item “CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO / San Francisco in July 1849 from Present Site of S. F” is in sale since Monday, July 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\North America Maps”. The seller is “oldimprints” and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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