Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

A view of the countryside and farmhouse from the Southern Pacific's "Shasta Route." The photograph measures 9 x 7 1/2", mounted o...

Three cards dated 1912, 1913 and 1921 allowing Mr. L. M. Allen & wife, Mr. And Mrs. F. W. Thompson 2 Sons & dtr, and Mrs. W. R. Scott & Ma

This San Joaquin county town was named for Leland Stanford's wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford. C.L. Easton was proprietor of the Gem Saloon

This large photo is of the Livermore railroad depot undergoing construction with the crew in the foreground. The mounted photo measures 9 1/2" b

Businesses line the street. Two horse and buggies are on the street (one with a rider) and a dozen men pose in front of Saunder's Hotel. Othe...

Lot of 9, 9" x 11” photographs that have been removed from an album. Most are dated and identified. Some captions are: Lone Pine Peaks and Choll

This 10 1/2" by 5" unmounted black and white, matte finished photograph is by an unknown photographer from the Aerograph Co. in Los Angeles

Incoporated in July 1863. Cert. #89, issued to L. Sawyer in 1863 for 10 shares. Signed by president Wm. H. Shark and secretary John S. Gunt, Jr. Vign

The Pacci Bros. were the proprietors of the saloon at 201 Bellevue Avenue.

This set of two large photos shows City Hall under construction. Photo measures 9 1/4" by 7." Mounted 11 1/2" by 10." This pho

Lot of over 38 items. Among the Lot, items to mention are: 1) Maps of interstates and highways, primarily of southern California. This 21”x 13” map h

This unusual photo shows oil wells among residential houses just as if the rigs were trees. The imagery mixes the trees, oil wells, oil storage tanks

This photo by Vincent shows a large group of people out for a Sunday ride. Photo measures 9 1/2' by 7 1/2." Mounted 10" by 7 3/4.&qu...

Two envelopes: 1) Beige colored envelope with colorized Red and Gold Stagecoach; 2) Mustard colored envelope, Geo. H. Bell, Stationer 153 Montgomery S

Collectable dated Christmas 1888 to Susan B. Pillsbury. A 7 x 8 inch book containing cut out and mounted postal cancellation stamps for every state of

This 7" by 4 1/2" black mounted photo by William Garrett is of the motorman and conductor and their trolley. Mounted 9 3/4" by 6 1/2...

In the background is the Express Building. There is also a used book store, American Havana Cigar, Jeweler, and Tailor. In the foreground is an exca

Black and White photograph of a Victorian home, its residents, and street scene from the latter part of the nineteenth century. This home sits at the

This is a Lot assorted letters C1915 from Loyalton, Sierra County, California, and from various US cities. Other than a 1916 Bemis Brothers Bag Compan

Lot of 12 twelve photographs depict a variety of scenes of Loyalton life in the early twentieth century. Photographer identified as P. J. Thompson.

Hotel piece from a ghost town.

In 1910, Maricopa produced one of the largest single oil producing wells in history. Photograph measures 8.5"x6.5", single matte with minor

Incorporated in California in 1871. Cert. #A172 issued to Benjamin M. Stilwell in 1879 for 1 share. Signed by S. Heydenfeldt, president, and by Robert

This interesting photo is a large format image of a grotto in a garden at the Villa de la Salle. Most noticable is a dog standing in the cavern entry

Established in 1884 as an organ of the Democratic Party by the Methodist Minister Milton McWhorter. Nine men pose in front of The Evening Democrat.

A fabulous piece from Barthe & Becker's Tremont Saloon of Marysville, a bustling trade center for steamboats dropping gold miners from San F...

Lot of 4 includes: 1) a view of the inside of a lumber mill with three workers and a log centered in the frame. High contrast, good focus. Visible scr

This photograph captures an early 20th century street scene. The photographer, Frank D. Robinson of Merced, has taken a wonderful photo that remains

Measures 10 ½" x 7 ½" on tan matte. Focus is sharp, contrast is medium to low. In good condition, only slight wear on the bott...

Original edition, Vox X, No. 50. 6 pages. Contains an ad for William Pearson, Wholesale Dealer in Wines, Liquors, and Cigars on pg. 2. Some foxing, fi

Four photographs approx 8 x 6” of Convict Lake. Medium focus and contrast. Slight discoloring in two. White borders, yellowing around the edges and co

Four photographs approx 8 x 6” of Mono Lake and Owens Valley. Photographer unknown. All have white borders. Minor stains around the edges and corners.

The photo shows 4 or 5 large cone-shaped baskets, two pitch-covered water jugs, a bowl and two or 3 trays on the ground near some bushes. Down the slo

A rare token from the Mariposa County mining camp founded in 1850. J.B.Trabucco ran the Bon Ton.

J. C. Harrow was proprietor of the Grotto.

The first Hotel Del Monte opened June 10, 1880. The hotel burned down twice, first in 1887 and again in 1924. This photograph is the first Hotel Del

The Summer 2010 issue of the Brasher Bulletin featured the story of this medallion. Struck over a well worn eight reales silver piece, it is inscribe

The county seat in the heart of California's most famous wine region.

Horse and buggy, wagon, auto, and four men pose in front of a cabinet makers shop. Photograph measures 8”x6”, black single matte with raised dark bla

The mine was operated by the Lucky Strike Mining Co. Photograph measures 8 1/2”x6 1/2”, no matte, high contrast, and the focus is sharp. Minor wear

The Oat Hill Mine operated by Acme Mines and Mills Inc. Photograph measures 8 1/2”x6 1/2”, no matte, high to medium contrast—tends toward the blacks,

Image of two-horse Kincaid & Bohnert’s Market wagon stopped in the road on a sunny day. Photograph measures 7-1/2 x 4-1/2,” and overall size with

Geo. Tallon and N.J. Weber were the proprietors of the Owl Saloon.

A rare square token from the mining camp.

M.C. Canfield writes to his young son, Church, on 3/20/1853 in reference to the vignettes on the letter sheet. Provenance: Risvold sale Lot 507. &a...

Four large, mounted black and white photos show the early history of the "Rome" Power House. 1) View of 12 horses waiting to haul wagon load

Incorporated Oct. 10, 1872. Cert. #12. Issued to H.H. Pierson for 500 shares. Signed by president (illegible) and by secretary. Central vignette of h

In 1837, the 38,000 acre Rancho Nipomo was granted to Captain William G Dana of Boston, who had married a Mexican woman. Their descendants founded the

Possibly the finest known, with a Jacob Strahle Billiard Co. reverse.