Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

The photo depicts an early delivery truck, complete with “open air” driver’s seat; the bed of the truck is stacked with express trunks or boxes. This

The Band Saloon was located at 110 J Street in California's capitol.

Unissued turn of the century stock certificate 10 1/2 x 6 3/4" No. 2243, incorporated Nov 8th , 1888. In 1889 Henry Grau founded the Buffalo Bre

A view of the Delta King steamer, most likey traveling on the Sacramento River. Photograph measures 9 1/2 x 7 1/2", with a white border and no ma

A 14-pg. letter written by Mike Delong in Washington DC to James Denver in Sacramento. It is filled with much discussion on California politics--e.g.

Lot of 4 letters (3 with covers included) and an article from the Denver Republican, dated 1884. Two of the letters are signed by George Bates, an att

2 pages. Excellent condition. "Letter to Gen. from Yr Friend Milton S. Latham" describes the split of the Union to the Hon. J. W. Denver. L

The caption under the photograph reads: "Directors of People's Savings Bank, of Sacramento, Cal, 1893." The photograph measures 19 1/2...

This 5 1/2" by 3 3/4" black mounted photo by an unknown photographer shows a doctor in his office most likely in the late 1800s. Mounted 8

Measures 13 1/2’’x 11 3/4’’ on grey matte, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition. Matte top edge has some wear and the two bottom cor

Lot of two. 1) No. 3701 Rare express receipt for coins sent from SF Branch Mint to Colonel Snowden, Superintendent of Philadelphia Mint. Signed by Ha

A pictorial piece with a man holding a beer in one hand and a sign "beer or porter" in the other. The Giltedge Saloon was at 1014 J Street i

Documents that accentuate this collection include three Golden Sheaf Mining Company booklets C1910 that provide background on the company’s mining his

The Golden Gate Saloon and Pool Room at 330 K St. in California's capitol issued several varieties. Many are round, this one is scalloped.

This mounted 6 3/4" by 4 3/4" photo by an unknown photographer shows the J. A. Howell Bookstore in Sacramento. The contrast of the photo is

The L & F in the middle of this piece stands for Lanagan & Fouse, proprietors at 1023 3rd Street in the capitol city (Ref: Duane Feisel'...

The Northern Saloon was located at 319 K St. in the capitol city.

A view of Oregon Express Train Engine No. 94 at the C.P. Depot in Sacramento, California. Photograph measures 8 1/4 x 6" with rounded corners on

On the night of 2nd & 3rd of November 1852, taken from the Levee. Loss: ten millions of dollars!!! Lit. & Published by Britton & Rey corne

This remarkable letter from the early days of the gold rush involves a bill of exchange drawn by William Waddell payable to the order of William H. Ru

Chas. Camenzind was the proprietor of this saloon located at 20th and O Streets in the California capitol city.

Lot of 2 checks. 1) Dateline Shasta, June 18, 1852. No check no. listed. Made out to "self" for $20. Signed by R. Tevis. Tevis signature may

Pictorial cover: six horses pulling freight wagon addressed "property of C. T. Wheeler." One promissory note in the amount of two hundred do

A single very large volume containing about 400 municipal improvement bonds. Each bond and its accompanying coupons is glued to a page of this volume.

Measures 11’’x 9’’ on black matte, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition. Black matte has some wear on the corners. Staple holes are

An Isaiah West Taber photograph, #B2840, with the above title and printed with the photographer’s name, San Francisco at bottom right. The photo shows

Original archive of William Waddell and William Russell of the famous Pony Express and Pikes Peak Express. This archive contains more than 110 pi

The photograph measures 11 x 7" with a white border, mounted on dark gray cardstock measuring 13 3/4 x 9 3/4". The contrast is high and the

Lot of 3 photographs probably taken at the San Bernardino railroad yard. Two are of the yard and the third is a photograph of thirty-one gentlemen po

Lot of 5 includes: 1) Ocean Park Exhibit for the San Bernardino Orange Show, postmarked 1926. The exhibit/structure looks like a temple built of oran

Mining checks, 1898-1920's,Telephone Directories 1930-1944, assorted books and pamphlets.

Obverse is the California state seal and reverse reads: Awarded by the California State Agricultural Society to San Bernardino Creamery, Market Milk-R

Lot of 92 includes all varieties, depicting scenes from San Bernardino, Yucaipa, Hemet, Bakersfield and Pomona, primarily. Other towns include Victorv

Photos are unmatted but have white-borders. Image measures 9-3/4 x 7-1/2.” Contrast is high. Focus is sharp. Minor wear/marks at left lower corner. Im

Charles S. Hardy transporting a load of meat in front of Lyon’s Implement Co. Image measures 8-1/2 x 6-1/2,” black single matte 12-1/4 x 10-1/4.” Hig

Waiting for passengers. Unmounted image measures 9-1/2 x 7-1/4.” Focus and contrast are good. Signs are easily readable on the buildings. There are mi

Lot of over 35 items dating between 1892 and 1969. Hardware stores and grocers such as Todd and Hawley Importers, Klauber and Levi Wholesale Grocers,

Impressed black on black matte with minor corner and edge wear. Contrast is good. Focus is sharp. There is a linear scrape along the upper left edge.

Crew of the fireboat "Bill Kettner" pose in foreground with battleships moored in background. Image measures 8" x 6" and with sing

Collage of fire stations. Photograph measures 8 1/8”x6”, black single matte with border 12”x10”, high contrast, and the focus is sharp. Matte has we

Great photograph of early Indian motorcycle racer and agent C. A. Sheppard’s shop on the corner of Fourth and C Streets in San Diego. The Motorcycle

Panoramic view of schooners anchored in the bay with San Diego in the foreground. Image measures 8 x 4-1/2” with overall size of 8-1/2 x 5-1/4”. Focus

Right-hand-drive San Diego Consolidated Gas & Electrical Company car parked on dirt road. Image itself measures 9-3/4" x 7-3/4" and imp

Interior scene at San Diego Machine Company/Kessler’s Pump Works, San Diego. Image measures 7" x 5" and with double impressed black on gray

With tender car and two passenger cars at a station photograph. Image measures 8 x 6”, and overall size with single black matte is 10-3/4 x 8-1/2”. Fo

Group photo of employees pose in front the Barnett-Stine Department Store. Image measures 9-1/2 x 7-1/2,” black single matte 12-3/4 x 10-3/4.” Contra

Equal only to Page, Bacon & Co. in importance was the house of Adams & Co. Headed by Alvin Adams, it originated as an express company of

No. 54 One Dollar Gold Note in payment for water used by bearer Gerrow?, Signed by Pres. Emery and Sec. Van Brunt. Amador County, located along the

Measures 8 3/4 x 4 1/8". Incorporated June 27 1867. A stock certificate that entitles “five shares in the Capital stock of the American Mining Co

Possibly the finest known. Reverse: The Great Jap Statue; Obverse: good for one drink at the bar Art Saloon 1356 Market St. S.F. Listed in the 1899 Nu