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The lure of California during WWI

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Item Details

Description

Heading: (California)
Author:
Title: "Come to California: the Land of Sunshine and Sights to See" - broadside page from a newspaper
Place Published: Buffalo, NY
Publisher:Buffalo Evening News
Date Published: 6601
Description:

58x46.5 cm (22¾x18¼"), framed.

The broadside extolls the benefits of California living, and notes that "The Trains to California Will Be Run As Usual" and not affected by Eastern changes, likely referring to the effects of the Great War.

Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.

Condition

Paper toned, stain at lower right corner; very good, not examined out of frame.

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The lure of California during WWI

Name: The lure of California during WWI
SKU: 78960009
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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