Michael Lehr Antiques
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Spring Photographic History Auction

Sat, May 3, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 291

Boudoir Card: Golden Gate from Telegraph Hill, Taber

Estimate: $200 - $300

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An excellent late 19th-century boudoir card photograph by the noted photographer Isaiah West Taber, capturing a sweeping panoramic view of San Francisco from Telegraph Hill. This richly detailed image features a remarkable look toward the Golden Gate, clearly showing the early development and distinctive architecture of the city, including numerous residential buildings, churches, and commercial establishments extending down towards the waterline.

Taber's photographic imprint prominently appears along the lower margin, confirming the provenance and enhancing its collectible appeal. Mounted on sturdy cardstock with sharp, clean edges and good contrast, the image offers exceptional historical and architectural details of the cityscape during a pivotal era of urban growth.

This photograph represents an important document of San Francisco history and urban development, appealing strongly to collectors of California history, photography enthusiasts, and archivists of early Western Americana.

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