Description: ORIGINAL MAP: NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA 1939 LINEN MOUNTED Author: DAVIS, H. P. Title: ORIGINAL MAP: NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA 1939 LINEN MOUNTED Publication: Nevada City, California: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 1929 Edition: First Edition Description: This is an ORIGINAL map of Nevada City, California, published by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce in 1939. Linen mounted.The image measures 22 1/8" x 33 7/8". The overall piece, with linen border, measures 26" x 38". The map is central, surrounded by border advertisements of local establishments, most of which are now gone. The map was drawn by H. P. Davis, the author of "Gold Rush Days in Nevada City". In addition to a scale map of city streets, Davis has added small drawings and text regarding significant historical facts. Nevada City is the County Seat of Nevada County, California, in the gold country of the Sierra foothills. Running through the center of town is Deer Creek, the site of the earliest gold finds. The city was formally founded in March 1850, and named "Nevada", but had to add the word "City" when Nevada became a State. The richest deep quartz-gold mines in California are found in this area, principally in adjoining Grass Valley. Minor restoration and linen mounting by Innis Archives. Near Fine overall. Very scarce. Near Fine. Seller ID: 2047 Subject: California Gold Rush, Maps, Nevada City, Nevada County, Posters Hardy Books Hardy Books is a rare and out-of-print book and ephemera seller located in Nevada City, California, in the heart of the California Northern Mines Gold Country. We are part of the "Gold Cities Book Town" which is comprised of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. We specialize in Western Americana, "All Things Californian" (California History, Photographers, Poets, Authors, Law & Order, San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey Peninsula, and so forth), Western Fine Press, Books to Film, Signed Books and Books On Books, as well as original Posters, Movie Memorabilia and the odd item of special interest or value. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 171 USD
Location: Nevada City, California
End Time: 2025-01-27T02:08:07.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: DAVIS, H. P
Publisher: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
Year Printed: 1929
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
