California 1914
035-69
$ 39.00
The map: Antique California map with color-tinted counties, detailed cities, towns, rail lines and rivers. Topography is shown with hachures. Two inset maps show the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles to San Diego area. The post-earthquake of 1906 new road grid is visible in San Francisco. An index of counties and cities surrounds the map. This original print, over 100 years old, represents exceptionally fine engraving techniques. The map was drawn in 1914 and published a year later in 1915.
Page Size: 11 1/4 (w) by 14 (h) inches
Map Size: 11 (w) by 13.5 (h) inches
Mat Size: 16 by 20 inches
Optional mat with backing board: Crescent Select 100% virgin alpha-cellulose, conservation-grade board stock, 4 ply thickness (.050"-.060"). Mat and backing board are neutral, off-white in color with a white core, 100% acid- and lignin-free to protect the map print. Each mat opening is a custom cut with a 45° beveled edge for optimal presentation.
Fits any standard 16 by 20 inches picture frame. See Mats and Frames for more information.
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Page Size: 10 5/8 (w) by 14 5/8 (h) inches
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Mat Size: 16 by 20 inches
Optional mat with backing board: Crescent Select 100% virgin alpha-cellulose, conservation-grade board stock, 4 ply thickness (.050"-.060"). Mat and backing board are neutral, off-white in color with a white core, 100% acid- and lignin-free to protect the map print. Each mat opening is a custom cut with a 45° beveled edge for optimal presentation.
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Page Size: 14 7/8 (w) by 10 (h) inches
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Mat Size: 20 by 16 inches
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Mat Size: 18 by 14 inches
Optional mat with backing board: Crescent Select 100% virgin alpha-cellulose, conservation-grade board stock, 4 ply thickness (.050"-.060"). Mat and backing board are neutral, off-white in color with a white core, 100% acid- and lignin-free to protect the map print. Each mat opening is a custom cut with a 45° beveled edge for optimal presentation.
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