Original steel engraving, "Golden Gate", of San Francisco Bay, from 1873
From Picturesque America, D. Appleton and Company.
 
Picturesque America was a publication that described and illustrated the scenery of America.
 “A delineation by pen and pencil of the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, water-falls, shores, canons, valleys, cities, and other picturesque features of our country. With illustrations on steel,
by eminent American artists.”
 
Matted with highest quality archival matboard (antique white) and custom framed in a beautiful antiqued-silver and black wood frame.
 
Excellent condition. Given age, engravings can show minor defects such as minor staining or darkening. See photos for actual condition. All protective materials used are archival/acid-free. Glass is UV protective.
 
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