October 2017 Premier Auction

This set of portraits is of Zita Leota Vinson Dawson who was born in Pueblo, CO on June 3, 1908. Zita would later move to Oregon and in 1926 she woul

Four salad plates that were made for and used by the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. They were made by Rosenthale Selb-Germany in 1935. Al

Published by WE Arding of the Palace Hotel News Stand. Everything a guest at the hotel could want to know about the city. 64 pages. 6.5 x 4". P...

Cover is detaching from spine. City: San Francisco State: California Date: HWAC# 52233

1902 calendar and two pages for notes - some used. This would have been a 50 anniversary gift. Hole punched to attach. Thin plastic/cellulite material

Over 50 items. All addressed to R. A. Owen of Los Angeles. Owl Drug wants at least $1,000 in rent of the Spring Street place. All documents seem to be

An "official souvenir" (on watch faceplate) of the exposition held in San Francisco. Brass. Fine condition. Embossed standing figure of w...

Two photos (4 x 5") of these dignitaries at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Photos numbered 25590 and 25599. Identified by pencil ...

Addressed to Misses Bird and Dinkilspiel. The Bird and Dinkelspiel Store was constructed in 1875. It was John Bird, one of the stores proprietors, who

Established in 1850, the Society of California Pioneers is dedicated to the study and enjoyment of California art, history, and culture. It was founde

Lot of nineteen. Zoo pictures of "Full Blooded Black Maned Lion", kangaroo, bear, bison. Several boating and lake pictures. walking paths ...

Brown key fob with skeleton key. RETURN TO / PANAMA MAIL/ STEAMSHIP CO. / SAN FRANCISCO / S.S. VENEZUELA/ 20 / DROP IN ANY / MAIL BOX / WE GUARANTEE

1) U. S. Senate Miscellaneous Pamphlet Number 30 titled "Memorial on Panama railroad Company" Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to cont...

From William E Lewis of San Francisco and addressed to Judge Richardson of Pueblo de San Jose. Not says "Please put the within enclosed papers ...

This January 16, 1849 letter concerns a group of hardy adventurers getting ready to board a ship for California. The letter is difficult to read. But

Shipped on the Forrester. Left April 18, 1851 and arrived July 12, 1851. Delivering "fresh provisions, vegetables, etc," So, what kind of ...

California Steamer billhead dated San Francisco in 1861. To Steamboat Helen Hensley, Dr. California Steam Navigation Company printed on left border. S

Extra rare! This is No. 5 in 1877. This certifies that William Pierce is a skillful master pilot of steam vessels for the bays of San Francisco and it

Two billheads liquor related. 1) Joseph Bremer & Co., San Francisco, proprietors of "The Imperial Vineyard Co. of California", dated S...

1) 1868 Proceedings of Meetings. Bound. Loose. 40 pages. Front cover is missing and back cover is hanging on. Still, it has never been read as all pag

Four years of Lefty O'Doul. Names include Gene Woodling, Lake Tahoe and UNR 's Jackie Jensen, Cookie Lavageto, etc. Three are scored. Condit...

Many teams are represented here: San Francisco Police, Stanford, St. Mary's P. C. B., etc. The reason for the photograph is unknown. Please see ...

Childs size 4 jacket, adult size L and XL warmup pants. Excellent condition. City: Oakland State: California Date: HWAC#

1 white gold, undated size XL, 1 red undated probably size L, 1 gold child size 6/7, 1 gold undated size XL, 1 maroon windbreaker undated size XL. 1

3 large team blankets, denim jacket size XL, red and black gloves, Steve Young bammer bear, 2 different red baseball caps, 2 red skull caps. 1 collap

Gold jacket size unknown, probably L or Xl. Superbowl XXIII sweatshirt, size unknown probably L or XL. Superbowl XXIX sweatshirt XL. 2 red T shirts

Small sports medal, mostly brass. 1945 discus 1st, high hurdles shuttle 1946, ymca gold free style 1949, ymca 440 yd free style 1950, ymca 100 yd fre

Unidentified team or city. Staining, High Contrast. Photograph is 6.5 x 8.25". Mounted 8 x 10". City: State: Date:...

Both show wharf scenes with great activity! Formerly a separate city, it consolidated with Los Angeles in 1909. The Port of Los Angeles, a major inter

4.75" x 7" photos of Sacramento River near Copley showing a boat and waterwheel? and Bully Hill Mining Camp. 3 8" x 10" black a...

1) "Map of Vacation Land in the High Sierras." This goes beyond Lake Tahoe. 75 sites are listed with a brief description. 50 ads. From Pla...

This advertisement comes from Sonora California. The date is unknown but appears to be old. Various claims offers dubious remedy for various hair con

Beautifully framed and matted pictorial calendar frozen in March 1941. Bucolic Sonora tree filled watercolor. City: Sonora State: Cal

1) J.H. Genuit , Pacific Coast Gallery photo. Stockton, California. Genuit was listed in the 1877 California and Nevada business directory. 2) J. Pitc

4 real photo postcards with images from Susanville, CA. Main St. 1864(reprinted), Birdseye view from a hill, looking down Main St., Emerson Hotel pos

This 1878 land patent was for land purchased by Daniel McCloud. The only mention of a Daniel McCloud we could find was this article abstract, "...

This is a bright and vibrant color letterhead. Blue and red with toboggans, ice skating and a female hockey paler in a dress - very progressive. The l

Large, raised image of two ornate flower vases with red roses. Top right corner: "1908 Greetings/ E.P. Segret/ Jeweler/ Tuolumne, California.&q...

A very choice certificate! Pretty vignette of miners sluicing on a hillside. Issued 1862 to A. Gerr and cancelled. Signed by president. 6" x 10...

A very choice certificate! Pretty vignette of miners sluicing on a hillside. Issued to A. Gerr 1860's and cancelled. # 4373. Signed by president...

Letter from E.C. Grissel & Co., general merchant in Washington, Nevada County to F. Searls regarding some past bills dating back to 1901. Any pa...

Issued/canceled, signed by President, Gray border, 7.5" x 10.5". City: Watsonville State: California Date: 1888-18...

The Great Eruption of Lassen Peak - May 22, 1915 taken at Anderson, 50 miles away by Myers & Loomis. 3 postcards from 1916 concerning election ...

This 1920 full size booklet is a collection of Henery's famous stories of wit and humor and a view book of America's playground. 34 pages. I...

By Walker. Rare. City: State: California Date: HWAC# 52237

Books include The Cattle Drives of David Shirk, The Pathbreakers from River to Ocean by Hebard, The Louisiana Purchase by Ripley-Hitchcock, Leaves fro

Approx 30 vintage black and white photos including Ludlow, Cerro Grande, Bodie, Owens Lake and Ballarat. The photos are mostly of ghost towns and old

Official Guide Book, Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay, 8" x 5.5" and 116 pages. California and the Grand Canyon ...

9 c. 1920's folded California hunting and Fishing Licenses in a matching leather binder. City: State: California Date: ...

1) Come to Sacramento Convention Capital pin with fake gold nugget 2) Pioneer / (pick and shovel) / Frisco 49 90. We have not seen this before. Possib