4366 - Tahoe Tattler: Volume 1, Number 47Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tahoe's premium newspaper collectable. It is most noted for its advertisements (Steamer Leland Stanford, Grand Central Hotel, Tahoe Market, Tall...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j***d for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
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4368 - Certificate of Knights Templar InductionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Certificate with gold seal Greeting Sir Sidney Allcutt Butler a Member of this Commandery Five Shares of the Capital Stock of the Masonic Te
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Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
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4369 - Los Angeles, CA Area Prints (5)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five 12" x 16" prints from Dewing Publishing Co. 1) Photogravure, Los Angeles by Thomas Hill 2) Under The Fan Palms by Albert Sterner-lef...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******7 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
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4370 - Los Angeles 1854 Letter SheetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Written to JW Britton of San Francisco and asking for supplies. Stamped "Adams & Co. / Express / Los Angeles" oval. Sent a $100 Adams ...
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4371 - Spanish 1854 NoteHolabird Western Americana Collections
Date Los Angeles November 25, 1854. Mentions Don Bernardo Yorba, dicha cantidad cenitida de San Francisco per Don Jose P Thompson. Bernardo Yorba was
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
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4375 - Early 1900's Yuba County BillheadsHolabird Western Americana Collections
A nice selection of early 1900's bill heads from Yuba County. Some date from as early as 1881. there are also a few handwritten orders from the ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
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4376 - Zamorano Press 1843 LetterheadHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is pre-Gold Rush. "Departmento de las Californias" By Manuel Castanares. Castanares was of some importance. He was the administrator ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
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4377 - Napa, CA EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Napa Hotel letterhead 1889. Tax Payer record for Napa Township, Capel? Valley Improvements on blue paper. Signed by Napa tax collector. (Potter C
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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4378 - Napa-Sonoma, CA Region Prints (3)Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Dewing Publishing Co. Photogravures, 12" x 16" 1)Napa Soda Springs by Thomas Moessner 2) Russian River Valley by Thomas Moessner -some ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
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4379 - 1858 New Idria note from noted California 49erHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is an early 1858 note associated with early California mercury mining. Note to David Gibb of San Francisco to pay Mary Davis for $50. Signed by W
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
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4381 - Rare Nicolaus, CA Steamship BillheadHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Billhead from San Francisco to Nicolaus, Calif. June 3, 1889 to Steamers DE Knight and Knight for 7 Bales bags. Nicolaus is in Sutter County and
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
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4384 - Placerville (and area) Postal HistoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
The premier piece in this lot is the Placerville 1866 legal sized envelope. Dated August 10, 1866 (date is derived from note). Inside was a deed from
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
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4386 - 1868 Citizenship Papers from John ParsonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
John Parsons was a farmer in Sacramento County in the 1870 census. He was born about 1826 in England. He passed away on 26 September 1911 and is burie
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
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4390 - Map of Suisun & Vallejo BaysHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very interesting map of Suisun & Vallejo Bays with the Confluence of the Rivers Sacramento and San Joaquin California. The map has an old town b...
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4391 - c.1850 Chart of the Sacramento RiverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Map of the Sacramento River from Suisun City of the American River by Cadwalader Ringgold, Commander U.S. Navy. This charts the American River all the
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4394 - 1849 San Francisco Property GrantHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a property grant for a real 49er. It was for a piece of land on Post Street between James and Taylor and sold at public auction. Sold to Ard.
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4395 - Rare California Territorial DocumentHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Extremely Rare, printed “California Territory” document. In the beginning of 1849, after the expiration of the town council governance of S
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
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4396 - 1854 View Map of San Francisco and the BayHolabird Western Americana Collections
A highly appealing view map of San Francisco dating to 1854. Published for the "History of the World" by Henry Bill. Taken from the origin...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
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4400 - Four 1860 San Francisco BillheadsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Reynolds & Howell of 79 Davis Street. Produce commissioners according to the 860 San Francisco Directory. 2) JK Prior, gas fixture and plumbi...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
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4407 - Streamer Broadspire 'Bound for San Francisco'Holabird Western Americana Collections
North American Steamship Company. Leaves from Pier 29 on the North River in New York. Travel on the Fulton, Oregonian, Nevada, America, Dakota, Santia
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
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4413 - Steamship Agent LicenseHolabird Western Americana Collections
1897 steamship agent license in San Francisco. 1" left tear, top chip missing, water stain mostly visible on rear. Date: 1897 Location: San...
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4415 - Pacific Land Company Stock Certificate, 1863Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. February 26th, 1863, less than a month before this certificate was issued. No. 64, issued for 5 shares to Mary Woodruff Parker on March 17, 1863.
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Sold to m*****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
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4417 - San Francisco, CA Post Office Framed LithographHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lithograph of the San Francisco post office, 19th-century. Entitled post office, San Francisco, California. By HF Cox of Delaware, lithograph of Willi
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to T******1 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
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4418 - California Gold Rush CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) 1858 treasurer's report from Santa Clara County, To William Daniel. 2) 1862 State Land Office to Alfred M Jamison for 20% down o...
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4420 - Fort Vigilant Pictorial Letter Sheet: Baird 83Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shows two scenes. The first is the rooms used by the Vigilance committee on Sacramento Street. Gunnybags in front, soldier and cannons on roof, sign f
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
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4425 - 1851 California Gold Rush LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
2+ page letter from a lawyer asking the recipient to be prepared to pay "John" what is due him. There is mention of a $5,000 Ward & Co...
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4426 - Palmer, Cook & Company and Grand TheftHolabird Western Americana Collections
Palmer, Cook & Company was established in 1849. It is said that no pirate or thief ever matched this company for the amount of money that was st...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******B for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
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4427 - Put’s Original California SongsterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Published by D. Appleton & Co. San Francisco, 1868. Soiled cover, all pages in tact. A marvelous 64 page compendium of gold rush songs about the...
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4429 - Two Gold Rush San Francisco NewspapersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Both are San Francisco Daily Herald. Both are typically fragile for newsprint this old, and include small rips (1" or less) at fold intersectio...
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4430 - Two Rare Gold Rush NewspapersHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Daily Alta. August 11, 1852. Main article is on the immigration of Americans from Panama and San Juan del Sud. "With every new case of suffe...
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4432 - Original Will and Fink Barbers ChairHolabird Western Americana Collections
Will & Fink was one of the West's finest cutlery manufacturers. This Will & Fink chair, 19th century, has been beautifully refinished an...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to t********u.. for (4,500.00 + 1,125.00BP) = 5,625.00
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4433 - Shreve & Company 20" Mirrored TrayHolabird Western Americana Collections
This incredible piece from one of San Francisco's most renowned silversmiths measures 20" from candle holder to candle holder. Incorporated...
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4439 - Jose L Sepulveda SignatureHolabird Western Americana Collections
Dated July 6, 1866. Signed by the former mayor of Los Angeles and owner of the Palos Verdes estate. Addressed to Mr. Aug W. Timms of San Pedro. One of
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Sold to p******i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
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4440 - Jose L. Sepulveda Spanish NoteHolabird Western Americana Collections
Jose Loreto Sepulveda was the mayor of Los Angeles from 1837 to 1848. He was the Grantee of the Rancho de los Palos Verde. Note is dated July 10, 186
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******i for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
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4443 - 1876 Patent for Santa Cruz Saw MillHolabird Western Americana Collections
No. 147. Office of the U.S. Assistant Treasurer. Dateline San Francisco, Sept. 27, 1876. James S. Howe of Santa Cruz has deposited $15 on account of P
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
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4445 - Stereoview of Sierra CityHolabird Western Americana Collections
#159 Sierra City, Cal. View from above town. Staining on right side of mat does not encroach on view & faint foxing on stereoview. Date: L...
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4448 - IOOF Stockton 1850's PaperworkHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. Four receipts (William Olison, LJ Kellen, JY Brown, Charles O Borton) for weekly dues. One 1853 certificate for Richard Fowler that he h
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4449 - Swans Toll Road in Strawberry ValleyHolabird Western Americana Collections
El Dorado County tax receipt for Swans Toll Road in Strawberry Valley. The road was appraised at $44,065.00 and the tax was $4189.75. It ran east from
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
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4455 - Wine Country Tax RecordHolabird Western Americana Collections
This 1862 Tax Record is for Boone Fly for $209.69. He had land on Carneros Creek. Fly was a rancher. Boone Fly was the first person to grow grapes on
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4456 - Yosemite Region Prints (5)Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Dewing Publishing Co. Photogravures, 1) The Yosemite Falls by CD Robinson .5" left tear 2) Among the Big Trees of California by Henry Ihlefe...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 4*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
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4458 - 1854 Yuba County Peddlers LicenseHolabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Jacob Weil. "sell' has been crossed out and 'Peddle' has been handwritten in. Signed by treasurer, and soon to be Virgini...
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4459 - Gold Seekers Protection KnifeHolabird Western Americana Collections
This 11" knife with a 6" blade is famous for its use by California Gold Rush gold seekers. Beautiful etched design on one side of knife. E...
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4461 - Currier & Ives Pictorial ReferenceHolabird Western Americana Collections
The world of Currier and Ives by Roy King and Burke Davis. Large-format, 1.5 x 2', 139 pages, indexed, full-size pictorial reference to the fabu...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
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4462 - 1846 Map of Upper or New CaliforniaHolabird Western Americana Collections
This map was produced before the California Gold Rush and after 1840. Walker Pass is mention (c 1830). No gold rush locations are mention (c1849). Lak
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
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4465 - Map of Exploration of the West, 1854Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Exploration of the West by John Charles Fremont, Engraving by A. Zeese, 1854. This map was Drawn and Engraved Expressly for Fremont's Mem...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 4*******x for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
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