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San Francisco Earthquake Books (5) [170067]

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1906 1st ed San Francisco Earthquake Horror California Illustrated Mt Vesuvius: 1906 1st ed San Francisco Earthquake Horror California Illustrated Mt Vesuvius The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of America. Followi

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Lot of Easton Press Books About US History: Duo of East Press collector's edition books about US history. Titles include "Rockdale" (1978) by Anthony F.C. Wallace and "The San Francisco Earthquake" (1971) by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan Witts.

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(2) Albums, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Photos.: (2) Leather bound albums containing many original black and white photographs of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Published and photographed by R. J. Walters & Co.

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San Francisco Earthquake Books (5) [170067]

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This lot contains five books, four of which cover the famous earthquake of 1906, while the fifth one covers the history and construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Titles include, "The San Francisco Calamity," "Earthquake Country," "The Earth Shook, The Sky Burned," and others. All are in decent condition. San Francisco California 1900s

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San Francisco Earthquake Books (5) [170067]

Name: San Francisco Earthquake Books (5) [170067]
SKU: 174413296
Price: 220 USD
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