Sale 407: Americana with Photographs & Manuscript Materials (#407) 07/09/2009 1:00 PM PDT CLOSED!

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Lot 211 of 419:
Adolph Sutro against the Pest House  

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Estimate:
$100 - $150

Title:
The Pest House, Arguments Against the Location

Author:
Sutro, Adolph

Place:
San Francisco

Publisher:

Date:
1885

Description:
Three page printed letter on single folded sheet, 9½x5¾" when folded. With original pre-printed envelope. Scarce missive from Sutro voicing his strong opposition to a proposed location for "The Pest House" in San Francisco. The Pest House would have served citizens with contagious diseases and the proposed location was very close to Sutro's residence.

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Condition:
Creased from mailing; near fine.


 
Item number:
203542
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