San Francisco 1906 Before Earthquake Foldout prospectus 1973 Osborne Jack London
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San Francisco 1906 Before Earthquake Foldout prospectus 1973 Osborne Jack London. Original 1973 prospectus for San Francisco: 1906 & Before, issued by Lewis Osborne (Ashland). It is a foldout promotional prospectus printed to advertise and describe the forthcoming publication. – Title: San Francisco: 1906 & Before (prospectus). Original 1973 prospectus for San Francisco: 1906 & Before, issued by Lewis Osborne (Ashland). It is a foldout promotional prospectus printed to advertise and describe the forthcoming publication. The piece unfolds into multiple accordion panels and includes sample text pages, descriptive material about the edition, and an illustrated title panel. Content features selections and references to writings by Will Irwin, William Marion Reedy, Jack London, and Gertrude Atherton, with introduction by Oscar Lewis. Format and structure: – Foldout / accordion-style prospectus – Multi-panel single sheet (as shown) – Designed for full expansion display – Printed on textured/laid paper Key details: – Title: San Francisco: 1906 & Before (prospectus) – Publisher: Lewis Osborne, Ashland – Year: 1973 – Contributors referenced: Will Irwin, William Marion Reedy, Jack London, Gertrude Atherton – Introduction: Oscar Lewis – Format: Foldout prospectus (not a bound book) – Language: English Content highlights: – Sample pages from the publication – Description of the book’s scope and production – Historical text excerpts on pre-1906 San Francisco – Earthquake and fire accounts – Illustration of San Francisco on title panel Condition: – Good vintage condition – Original fold lines present – Light toning consistent with age – Minor edge wear and handling marks – No major tears or missing sections observed – Clean and legible History / Bio: This prospectus promotes a finely printed edition focused on San Francisco before and during the 1906 earthquake. Jack London (1876–1916) wrote one of the most recognized firsthand accounts of the disaster. Gertrude Atherton (1857–1948), a San Francisco native, contributed literary reflections on the event. Will Irwin and William Marion Reedy documented the city’s earlier character. Lewis Osborne produced limited-run literary editions with an emphasis on design and historical content. Prospectuses like this were used to market editions to collectors prior to publication. Search keywords: san francisco 1906 prospectus, jack london earthquake account, gertrude atherton, lewis osborne press, foldout ephemera, california history print, vintage prospectus
