Daily Archives: February 23, 2024
Southern California 1924 Highway Map San Diego Los Angeles Security Bank promo
Southern California 1924 Highway Map San Diego Los Angeles Security Bank promo. (Americana, Travel, Tourism, California, Southern California, San Diego, Los Angeles, Road Maps). Highway Map of Southern California: Paved Roads and Highways of Central California and Roads of San Diego County. Published 1924, United States for Security Bank by Clason Map Co. Made by Don McLain from official and personal surveys. An early bank promotional automobile road map. Publisher’s paper wrappers folded into panels, printed on both sides. Opens to a very large environs of Los Angeles map. The key for this map notes paved roads, fair or dirt roads, poor roads which are “doubtful for automobiles”, hiking trails, electric rail lines, steam lines. Item is not new or in “new” condition. Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival. Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this scarce ephemeral item survives. 8 3/4″ H x 3 3/4″ W.