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Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

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Sale 273: Maps & Atlases: The Collection of Ernst W. Gerber, Part I (#273) 10/23/2003 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #36 Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$437.50

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Title:

Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

Author:

Davis, Ellis A.

Place Published:

Berkeley

Publisher:

Ellis Davis

Date Published:

[1911]

Description:

[36], [9]-196, [74], [2 blank] pp. Plates included in pagination. Profusely illustrated from photographs and with 67 color maps, several of which are double-page or folding. (folio) 14¼x11¼, original gilt-lettered cloth.

With many articles, biographies of prominent citizens, interesting illustrations, city maps of Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, statistical maps of California, maps of the other states, etc. An invaluable compilation of biographical and commercial information. With gift inscription dated 1912 to front free endpaper. Cowan, p.841.

Condition:

Front cover gilt rubbed with complete loss to some letters, minor fraying at extremities and a bit shaken; mild toning and occasional fingersmudges or very minor stains; folding maps a bit frayed at edges, and the map of California with long fold tears; a very good or better copy of a fragile, cheaply printed work.

Item#:

144069
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