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January. Picture of a rancher on a horse drawn sled with his cows tagging along. Frame is really impressive!!! 26 x 23" Calendar is 20 x 19&quo...

A group of four rare 1880's Tombstone, A.T. checks. 1) Agency Pima County Bank, Tombstone, Arizona, 1881, payable to J.M. Chavez, signed by P.W....

Original cabinet card from Buchman and Company, Tucson Arizona Territory. Circa 1881 (Mautz). State: Arizona City: Tucson Date: c.1881 F

9 x 18". Possibly accompanied R. Pumpelly's Narrative. c1859-61. State: Arizona City: Date: c1860 FHWAC#: 41840

1) Indian Territories on the Upper Gila & Salt River Valleys. 13 x 13". Plate XI. 1907. 2) Arizona State Map. c1895. 13.5 x 11". St...

This is a classic Western photograph. Ten men, most of whom are brandishing firearms, pose in front of a stagecoach that has painted along the top &...

Wagon & early car on a muddy main street. Photographer imprint: Laval of Fresno, California (Charles "Pop" Laval). State: Californ...

28 Photographs of logging and timber operations near Auburn California. Photos include natural scenes, trains, horses, camps and more that involve lo

Over 110 reprints from Auburn and the Auburn area that includes scenery, animals, railroad, parades, buildings, and more. Huge, diverse collection. M

Unique metal (aluminum?) invitation for the 42nd Anniversary celebration of the Knights of Pythias, Inyo Lodge No. 206, Bishop, California, February 2

Original cabinet card from the Occidental Gallery, Kemp and Coleman, Bodie. Circa 1880-1882 (Mautz). State: California City: Bodie Date: 1

Lot of 32. Nice variety! 1) Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Company stock certificate. Dateline Bodie, California, Oct. 17, 1892. No...

1) Bodie Morning News, April 16, 1880. 2) Bodie Standard News, December 2, 1880. Both contain information on the town and lots of ads.- State: Cal

Two copies of the newspaper: December 6, 1879 and December 21, 1881. Includes Bishop Creek News and "Bodie Year in Review." State: Cal...

1) Bodie Morning news, July 15, 1879. News of the Bodie Tunnel and mines. 2) Daily Bodie Standard, July 9, 1879. List of assessments, ads, etc. Stat

Also volumes of the "Pony Express." 27 Volumes. Articles include Reese River, Reveille, Weaverville, Panamint, Frank Shorty Harris, Dan De...

Indenture for two lots in Chico, Butte County dated July 1, 1867 for the sum of $4000, between Thomas J. Bidwell and his older brother John Bidwell, f

4 Photographs of Clipper Gap Train Station and Texas Foothill panoramas. Clipper Gap photos have a train and a man waiting for it. Scarce photos of b

Rare birds-eye photograph of Downieville in Sierra County California. Image includes houses, a river, bridge, and surrounding mountains. 6.5" ...

# LA 3360 for 100 shares to Forest U. Lake. Auto signed by Bayly and Porter. Folds, but in great condition. Airplane pictorial. Kinner Airplane &...

This is different. Metal plaque is 3.25" long. Belt measures 32" long. State: California City: Grass Valley Date: FHWAC#: ...

Fantastic collection with over 60 photographs and over 20 different shots of a Grass Valley parade. All are 3" x 5" and most have duplicat...

1) Order of Owls, Next #1547. Three owls on medallion. 2) GVUM 1914 Picnic Committee. 3) Elks lodge # 538. Elk head medallion. 4) Same as above but le

Three identical Knights of Pythias ribbons. One side for general use and the other for deaths. Condition varies from poor to excellent. State: Cal

"Quartz Parlor / No. 58 / N. S. G. W. / Grass Valley / California / Admission Day / 1910." Golden bear pictorial. Very nice condition. See...

1) Very large (14") Court Pride ribbon. Has circular red, white and blue top and button that identifies this as F of A. Grass Valley. Excellent...

Birds-eye photograph of the completion of the O'Shaughnessy Dam at the top of the Hetch Hetchy Valley in 1923. Hetch Hetchy is known as "T...

Very rare, early California bond from the county of Lake, in northern California. Ten year bond was to mature on Jan. 1, 1881. Allegorical female, dra

We don't see thee very often. Spaulding Lake is at Emigrant Gap on the old wagon road over Donner. Identification by 'Dana' on back. Pho...

Nice combo! Photographs measure 9 x 11". Nice contrast in photos. State: California City: Lake Tahoe Date: c1920's FHWAC#: ...

1) Emerald Bay Striking photograph with a steamer rounding the island. Photo measures 7.5 x 9.5". 2) Donner Lake c1915 (per back of photo). Pho...

Nice panorama of Lake Tahoe. Steamer in bottom center of photograph. Photo identified as "Lake Tahoe, California from Glenbrook." Photo me...

R. M. Watson proprietor. He was an early resident and the first constable in Tahoe. He did leave Tahoe to join the Klondike Rush, but returned. &quo...

Forest scene on bowl and fish on handle. State: California City: Lake Tahoe Date: FHWAC#: 42806

Everyone who worked in the forest used to carry one of these. The first defense against fire. This one is painted in black, "Lake Tahoe Lumber ...

Souvenir booklet for Los Angeles that has pictures, landmarks, and information about Southern California and empty space for the visitor to write in o

1st edition. History of Los Angeles County California with illustrations Descriptive of its Scenery, Residences, Fine Blocks and Manufactories, From O

Savage established a own trading posts on Mariposa Creek where he traded for gold with the local tribes. In October 1850, he traveled to San Francisco

Two issues from 1858 and one from 1870. Includes news about the Indian hostilities in Trinity and Humboldt County, election results for Yuba County, t

Light Michigan Bar cancel on postal history. Early correspondence (re: stagecoach driver gloves) of the company that had widespread (some 260 acres) h

Lot of five. Rarest two pieces are 1913 advertising cards (2.5" x 3.5") for each county--we've never seen the one for Mono County, whi...

Michelson lived on 322 2nd St. In the 1910 Napa census there was an Albert H. Michelson who live at 118 Jaurez Street in Napa. He was listed as a barb

Although well worn today, the inside suggests that this was a well made wallet for it time: Diamond pattern, extra leather scrolled flaps, etc. Sta

"Ray. Hays / Cigar Manufacturers / No. 25." 5' by 21." "The Grizzly Bear" of June 1916 advertises Woodpecker Cigars f...

From the historic mining town of Nevada City. 11 feet long. Colorful. Cut out! FRAMED! If you are looking for a center piece to your collection, this

Fabulous red, white and blue barbers wooden pole used to bringing customers in Nevada City. 88" tall! The base is 14.5 x 14.5." Very subst...

This will attract attention. 9' x 13". "General Merchandise." The Union newspaper dates this sign to c1880. Hung over a shop on C...

Another fabulous large sign. 12 feet long. The 1880 census Charles Hepler in Nevada County, CA. Charles' occupation was now that of a merchant ...

Two issued certificates: No. 51 to the company president (Charles Kent) and No. 69 to the company secretary (Bigelow). Both have pen cancellations thr

New Year's Eve at the Red Men's Hall. Framed. Excellent condition. Frame measures 21 x 17". 28 prizes to be given away: Best Fancy Dre...

Great piece of postal history. Rectangular hole for date. 28 mm. Remnants of cork cancel is attached. State: California City: Nevada City D

1) Moore photograph of the Congregational Church on the corner of Neal & Church. Photo is 7.5 x 9.5". Some Crinkles on photo. Has been glue...

Early. Before he moved to his new house on Broad Street. This house on Zion. Back of frame identifies WF, Kitte wearing a white dress, wife holding yo

1) Register for Hotel Holbrook. One of the entries is for James Mayberry of Reno. Mayberry purchased Hunter's Crossing (site of the post office ...

Inside is the Great Seal of the State of California. Worn down between 'Notary Public' and 'Nevada Co.' State: California Cit...

Two bound volumes of "Desert Magazine" beginning November 1937 through October 1940. Articles feature all aspects of desert living, publis...

6" x 5" Leather bound photo album from Conta Costa County CA July 3-6 1909. Over 40 photographs from an amateur photographer of his trip....

Part of the rarer 1:25,000 series. 1) Truckee is 1897 based on the 1889 survey. 20.5 x 17". 2) Placerville is 1887. 19.5 x 16". State: ...

A photograph of the Western Pacific Hotel in Portola California. A group picture with the hotel staff out front along with a horse-drawn carriage. P

Conestoga (covered) Wagon lamp which works. Made in Folsom Prison for the gift shop there. 19" long x 13" high x 7" wide. Wood and mu...

July 28, 1859. Discussion about the death of Peter Lassen. State: California City: Sacramento Date: 1859 FHWAC#: 41825

October 16, 1861. Article on Fremont's handling of the Lexington battle and surrender, "The confidence in him which was all pervading has c...

15 Photographs from the Sacramento State Fair of fruit displays, canning displays, and parade floats from various counties and towns including Sutter

Telephone book for Sacramento as well as Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties. American Telephone &...

1849 reprint in a very nice frame (some chips in frame). Striking birdseye view of San Francisco, based upon a painting by George H. Burgess. Burges...

LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 33806

LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 33805

By Lt. Williamson and authorized by Secretary of State Jefferson Davis. Also show the northern boundary of California. Top left panel almost detached.

Published by U.S. Coast Survey, Benjamin Pierce, Superintendent. Price $1.50. Measures 29.5" x 18." Scale 1:40,000. Folds with major separ...

3 Parts of a panorama taken after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. Shows fires, smoke and damage to the city in the wake of the earthquake. Tit

Exceptionally rare, western made vintage lime squeezers. No. 1. Lawton & Co., rosewood with engraved brass, 10.25" long. O. Lawton & Co...

Hartenstein worked in Michael Price's workshop in 1867. Price was a major competitor to Will & Finck. From 1870-76, Hartenstein made cutlery...

Marked J. Russell & Co / 1834 / Green River Works. Blade is 7.5 inches. Ivory handle is 4 inches with fractures. Russel & Co. started manufa...

Carving knife made by prominent San Francisco cutlery maker Michael Price, who was a main competitor to Will & Finck. Marked on blade, M. Price,...

Lot of 9 pieces of cutlery from San Francisco. Unmarked. All with ivory handles. Some of them resemble Michael Price. Five serving forks (all differen

Lot of 6 pieces, all marked as Will & Finck. Three different carving knifes and three serving forks, all with ivory handles. Knifes: 9.25" ...

Unmarked, but resembles Will & Finck. Ivory handle. 10.5 inches. Fracture in handle. Nice design at base. Possible it is also Michael Price. S...

Two different style scissors made by famous San Francisco firm Will & Finck. Both marked Will & Finck, S.F. and Made in Germany. Both approx...

Rare San Francisco maker. They are listed in the 1894 San Francisco directory at 113 Battery. Harry Unna president, Jacob Unna vice-president, Samuel

Landers, Frary & Clark at the Aetna Works. They were Eastern cutlers who made cheaper knock-offs of Will & Finck. [See Levine, 1998, pg. 74]...

Established in New York in 1884. Manufacturers and Importers of Cutlery, No. 29 Warren Street, New York City. Originally worked as salesmen for Peter

"Platinoid" knife with stainless blade. Platinoid is an alloy made to resemble platinum (usually a nickel alloy). Marked, "Platinoid,...

Knife sharpener and serving fork both with ivoroid handles. Fork is marked "Pat. July 6th, 1888." Sharper is marked "Lee's."...

Seven autographed checks. Six are The Nevada Bank of San Francisco, one is Wells Fargo. Issued 1892-1896. Four were issued while he was mayor of San F

Early, rose colored glass with high definition, vibrant colors. This is a spectacular piece from the Cliff House. Please see photo. State: Califor

Framed and nicely matted. Corner of California & Taylor. Charles Crocker was a major California Industrialist as in Crocker Bank. He was also on...

5.75 x 4.75". Framed, but frame cover is detached. Gold frame, marked in lower margin from his 113 Montgomery address. The photo frame must dat...

Photograph, painted over by S. L. Magresen. Image is of the residence of E. R. Waterman, San Francisco pioneer. The house was built in 1866. It overlo

Inc. 1868. No. 76, issued for one share to Q.A. Chase on June 8th, 1871. Signed by Wheaton (president) and Wilde (secretary). Not cancelled. Maroon bo

Lorne Greene Cow Palace Award Trophy. 1965 Grand National Cow Palace San Francisco, Calif. "In Appreciation". State: California City...

Group of 18 lantern slides showing the highlights of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco. Made by Edward H. Kemp and G.

An official souvenir of the exposition held in San Francisco. Appears to be brass or some base metal. Fine condition. Embossed standing figure of woma

Panorama print of San Francisco & Oakland, showing the Golden Gate International Exposition, Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Br...

Lot of four. 1-2) Photographic reprints of two passenger ships in the bay. 3) J. Franks & Sons: Leather, Hides, Pelts, etc. Wagon in front of st...

Silks. B. Hart & Bro., 13 & 15 Sansome St., San Francisco. Leather and silver match safe. Leather is cracked on one side. 2.75" x 1.5&q...

Cert. #124, issued for 60 shares to Richard Schmidt in 1884. Signed by M. Schmidt as president and S Desbecker as secretary. The co. incorporated in C

High quality photograph by well-known San Francisco photographer Taber. "B530, Chinese Quarter, SF Cal." matted, 11.25 x 9.25". Impor...

Waterhouse & Lester Co. Catalog, No. 10, copy no. 2513. Vehicle Hardware and Supplies. Wagonmakers, Blacksmiths, Horseshoers and Trimmers Suppli...

3 Items from San Quentin that include 2 receipts and a cover with the prison's cc and postmark. The receipts are for 1,000 and 2,000 grain bags...

4 Billheads from 2 different horse and saddlery places in San Rafael CA. 1 is from Sutherland and Macken Harness and Saddle Makers and 3 are from San