From consignor: "there is a tiny bit of loss and some wrinkling of the print, and the oak frame has a charming crescent chewed into it by a mouse. On the plus side, I did invest in conserving it; it now has acid-free backing and glass, with the original glass and backing preserved over the top of this, and the subject matter is sensational. My print is the one illustrated here (second from top):

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PILLSBURY, Arthur C. (1870-1946), photographer. The Burning of San Francisco. April 18, 06. View from St. Francis Hotel, No. 101. 1906.

PILLSBURY, Arthur C. (1870-1946), photographer. The Burning of San Francisco. April 18, 06. View from St. Francis Hotel, No. 101. 1906.