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New York: Henry Bill, 1854. Color lithographed view of San Francisco. 7 1/4 x 15 1/2 plus margins, with title and key in lower margin. Matted and framed under glass. Original fold lines, area of foxing in sky on upper right, small closed marginal tear (not affecting image). Overall, a very good copy of this famous print.Originally published in Henry Bill's History of the World, this is a charming and important color lithographic birds-eye view of early San Francisco. Thirteen points of interest are listed and keyed to the view including Contra Costa in the distance, the California Exchange, the Marine Telegraph, etc. Reps 272.