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Lot 541: 1857 San Francisco Print

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Lot  541: 1857 San Francisco Print
<b>Prints</b><hr><b>San Francisco Print from BillÕs 'History of the World'</b>

<b>1857, 'SAN FRANCISCO,' Published by Henry Bill, New York, Very Fine.</b>
7.75' x 16' image, with wide selvage. Identical to a print prepared in 1852 by Henry Bill for his 'History of the World.' Colorful print with a wide panorama of the growing San Francisco cityscape--a view of the rolling hills and foliage and the bay. Rows of houses have begun to sprout, but the scene is largely pastoral. Some 13 landmarks are identified on the print and in the margin below--including 'Contra Costa,' 'Rincon Point,' and 'Anjill Island.' Four vertical folds with minor toning and foxing. One horizontal fold had been repaired on verso with tape. Left selvage has been clipped, where it was disbound from BillÕs publication. Tears along left and right selvage have been repaired with tape, not affecting image. A beautiful rendering from the early days of historic San Francisco.