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Framed Lithograph of the San Francisco Mining District Lithograph of the San Francisco Mining Distr

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Framed Lithograph of the San Francisco Mining District  Lithograph of the San Francisco Mining Distr
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This lovely lithograph shows several mines including the Blackbird Copper-Gold Mining Co. Limited, the Frisco Consolidated Mining Co., the Imperial Copper and Gold Mining Co. and many others. The San Francisco Mining District formed in August of 1871, a year before Congress passed a law “that mineral deposits in the public domain are free and open to exploration, and locators have exclusive right of possession.” Published by Malcolm Green & Co. 45 Kilby St. Boston, MA. Lithograph measures 19.5” x 17” and frame is 26.25” x 24.” There is some wear including a stain and some creases. [Ref: http://archives.utah.gov/research/agency histories/3207.html]. -59926