Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

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Grand-scale, world-class auction featuring a spectacular offering of Postal History, Rare Photographs,
Post Cards, Stamps and Western American ephemera. Over 2,000 lots from the famous Al Mueller
Western Photograph Collection, the Gil Schmidtmann Postal History and Nevadiana Collection, the John
Woodward Ingot Collection and the Marshall Fey Gaming Collection, along with a fabulous group of
Native American items, including Navajo rugs and Washoe baskets. Also included will be some historic
Buffalo Bill items, a Goldfield and Bullfrog section, extremely rare philately, and a remarkable Dakota
collection. This sale will cover a massive portion of collecting fields with everything from precious metal
ingots, gold specimens and stock certificates to rare saloon tokens from all over the Western states.
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Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - c1920s - Ephemera Group :  3253 - Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - c1920s - Ephemera Group :
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Lot of 4 includes: 1) Agua Mansa Bell, Mission Inn, Riverside, Calif. Shows a large metal bell on the steps of the mission. 2) Mentone Church. 3) Elab
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Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - 1898-1977 - Ephemera Group :  3254 - Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - 1898-1977 - Ephemera Group :
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Items include, 1902 handwritten letters from The First National Bank, Farmers Exchange Bank, and several “paid” stamped checks from the First National
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Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - 1908-1968 - Redlands, Riverside & Colton, CA Post Card Collect3255 - Redlands,CA - San Bernardino County - 1908-1968 - Redlands, Riverside & Colton, CA Post Card Collect
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Lot of 29 includes scenes and views in and around the communities of Redlands, Riverside and Colton. There are 20 postcards from Redlands, 4 from Rive
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Redondo Beach,CA - Los Angeles County - October 29th, 1908 - Letter from California :  3256 - Redondo Beach,CA - Los Angeles County - October 29th, 1908 - Letter from California :
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Written by A.N. Denyes to Oliver Kirkpatrick on the letterhead of Aurora Consolidated Mines Company, the letter discusses his newly rented house near
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Rialto,CA - San Bernardino County - 1957-59 - Texaco Calendars :  3257 - Rialto,CA - San Bernardino County - 1957-59 - Texaco Calendars :
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Lot of 2 from Roy Woods Chevrolet in Rialto, CA. Both approximately 11 x 19" when unfolded. 1) 1957, "Season's Greetings, Your Texaco ...
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Rocklin,CA - Placer County - c1905 - Porter's Saloon Token :  Genuine - 5207731-0343258 - Rocklin,CA - Placer County - c1905 - Porter's Saloon Token : Genuine - 5207731-034
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Secret Ravine, a tributary of Miners Ravine, which runs into Dry Creek, was the site of extensive placer mining operations during the California Gold
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Sacramento,CA - c1912 - Golden Gate Saloon Token : 5c - Genuine - 5210705-0343259 - Sacramento,CA - c1912 - Golden Gate Saloon Token : 5c - Genuine - 5210705-034
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The Golden Gate Saloon was located at 500 K Street in the capitol city of Sacramento
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Sacramento,CA - c1910 - Lafayette Saloon Token : 5c - Genuine - 5204425-0053260 - Sacramento,CA - c1910 - Lafayette Saloon Token : 5c - Genuine - 5204425-005
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The Lafayette Saloon was located at 320 K. Street in Sacramento.
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Sacramento,CA - 1850 - Missent Sacramento Cover :  3261 - Sacramento,CA - 1850 - Missent Sacramento Cover :
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SAC-1815/R5 Stmpls Cvr, "Missent", Paid 40. Condition good.
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Sacramento,CA - c1925 - Piles for the  New Sacramento Train Depot Photograph :  3262 - Sacramento,CA - c1925 - Piles for the New Sacramento Train Depot Photograph :
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A view of the piles to be used in construction of the new railroad depot in Sacramento, California. The photograph measures 8 x 6" with a white b
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Sacramento,CA - 1851 - Sacramento City Engraved Print :  3263 - Sacramento,CA - 1851 - Sacramento City Engraved Print :
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Emerging Sacramento City C1851. The main street and harbor are busy with commerce and shipping. This rendition shows a variety of different buildings
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San Bernardino,CA - c1920s-1930s - California Miscellaneous Post Card Group :  3264 - San Bernardino,CA - c1920s-1930s - California Miscellaneous Post Card Group :
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Lot of 6 RPCs including 1) Del Rosa M.E. Church. 2) A Private Home at Green Valley Park, California, showing a nice cabin in the woods. Dated 1937. 3)
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San Bernardino,CA - 1917 - Oro Belle Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificate :  3265 - San Bernardino,CA - 1917 - Oro Belle Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificate :
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Hart Mining District. Incorporated in 1916 under the laws of the State Of Nevada. Certificate No. 157 issued to Fred W. Lull for 140 shares on April 1
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San Bernardino,CA - 1970s-1990s - San Bernardino County Museum Association Quarterlies Collection : 3266 - San Bernardino,CA - 1970s-1990s - San Bernardino County Museum Association Quarterlies Collection :
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Lot of 11 different issues. Featured articles include: San Gorgonio Mountain by John W. Robinson; A Walk Through Borate, by Robert E. Reynolds; Fossil
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San Bernardino,CA - 1958-1962 - Soda Bottle Collectible Wood Boxes :  3267 - San Bernardino,CA - 1958-1962 - Soda Bottle Collectible Wood Boxes :
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Lot of 10 boxes includes: 7 large 7-UP Bottling Company of San Bernardino wood boxes, approximately 11 X 16.5 X 9 each, 1958-1960, all excellent condi
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San Bernardino,CA - c1930 - Streetview Photograph :  3268 - San Bernardino,CA - c1930 - Streetview Photograph :
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Lively street scene of San Bernadino. Centered in the picture is Merchants National Bank. Many business names clearly visible. Possibly corner of T
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San Diego,CA - 1915 - Guide Book, Panama-California Expo, San Diego :  3269 - San Diego,CA - 1915 - Guide Book, Panama-California Expo, San Diego :
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The Official Guide Book of the Panama-California exposition, San Diego, 1915, gives a detailed location and description of buildings, exhibits, and co
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San Diego,CA - c1880 - J.A. Fairchild Blank Check with Rare RN :  3270 - San Diego,CA - c1880 - J.A. Fairchild Blank Check with Rare RN :
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A blank J.A. Fairchild check, datelined San Diego, Cal.188x with a rare RN stamp. J.A. Fairchild was cashier of the Consolidated Bank of San Diego unt
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San Diego,CA - 1914 - Pacific Building Company Stock :  3271 - San Diego,CA - 1914 - Pacific Building Company Stock :
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Color stock certificate good for 14 shares of stock in the Pacific Building Company of San Diego, CA, each valued at $1 per share and issued to the Ho
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San Diego,CA - c1910-30 - San Diego Area Post Card Collection :  3272 - San Diego,CA - c1910-30 - San Diego Area Post Card Collection :
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Lot of 12 color repro post cards. Included are scenes of: the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. assembly line; Municipal Piers at the foot of Broadway; Benn
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San Diego,CA - 1920 - San Diego Sorrento Oil Company Stock :  3273 - San Diego,CA - 1920 - San Diego Sorrento Oil Company Stock :
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This is a September 28, 1920 stock certificate certifying Arthur Cosgrove the owner of 2 shares of stock issued at $2 per share in the San Diego Sorre
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San Diego,CA - No Date - Store Front Photograph :  3274 - San Diego,CA - No Date - Store Front Photograph :
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Five people pose in front of a pool hall and barber shop in Downtown San Diego. Photograph measures 6 ¾”x4 ¾”, black single matte 7 ½...
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San Diego,CA - No Date - Street Scene of Corner Market Photograph :  3275 - San Diego,CA - No Date - Street Scene of Corner Market Photograph :
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Street Scene With Corner Market Vegetable Display Photograph. This unmounted print measures 10 x 8”. Focus and contrast are good. The large signs of
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San Diego,CA - No Date - Street View of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Photograph :  3276 - San Diego,CA - No Date - Street View of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Photograph :
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White-bordered, unmatted image measures 9-3/4 x 7-3/4.” Contrast is high. Focus is sharp. Signs are readable. There are remains of adhesive on the bac
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San Diego,CA - c1930 - Work Truck and Men Posing Before Plumbing Business Photograph :  3277 - San Diego,CA - c1930 - Work Truck and Men Posing Before Plumbing Business Photograph :
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Herman J. Lambrech’s Plumbing and Heating Company staff posing with spiffy new work truck in front of their offices on Imperial Avenue in San Diego. U
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San Francisco,CA - No Date - 4 Master Boat Photograph :  3278 - San Francisco,CA - No Date - 4 Master Boat Photograph :
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Measures 14’’x9’’ on black matte. Medium contrast and sharp focus. Poor condition, pen outlines of the ship are visible from someone’s markings and
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San Francisco,CA - Adams & Co. Express and Banking Office 2nd of Exchange :  3279 - San Francisco,CA - Adams & Co. Express and Banking Office 2nd of Exchange :
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Certificate No. 4684 for $50.00 to Lydia A Stevens on April 4, 1854. Signature for Adams & Co. and (illegible). Vignettes of prospectors at center
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San Francisco,CA - November 8, 1859 - Adams & Co. Receipt :  3280 - San Francisco,CA - November 8, 1859 - Adams & Co. Receipt :
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An original deposit certificate from the Adams & Co. Express and Banking Office in San Francisco, No. 385?, for $35 received from R.R. Stoelddard
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San Francisco,CA - c1900 - Alta Market Photograph :  3281 - San Francisco,CA - c1900 - Alta Market Photograph :
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Measures 9 1/4’’x 6 1/2’’ on black matte. Medium contrast, focus is sharp. In good condition, matte is a little worn on the sides, and back. No photo
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San Francisco,CA - 1870-1903 - Bret Harte's Writings :  3282 - San Francisco,CA - 1870-1903 - Bret Harte's Writings :
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Lot of 4 includes: 1) Bret Harte Writings, Poems. Hardcover, indexed, 332 pages, copyright 1870. 2) Bret Harte's Writings, Mrs. Skaggs' Husb...
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San Francisco,CA - c1900-1920 - California Art Reproductions :  3283 - San Francisco,CA - c1900-1920 - California Art Reproductions :
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Lot of 3 nice early color reproductions of Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento and San Francisco’s Harbor. 1) The Sutter’s Fort piece is titled and dated in 1
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San Francisco,CA - 1879-1947 - California Railroad Ephemera :  3284 - San Francisco,CA - 1879-1947 - California Railroad Ephemera :
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This Lot contains over 14 items on and about various railroad companies dating from 1879-1947. Focal points are as follows: 1) 1909 issue of Income Ma
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San Francisco,CA - No Date - California Street Photograph :  3285 - San Francisco,CA - No Date - California Street Photograph :
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This photo resembles an I. W. Tabor cabinet card titled "California Street from Sansome Street, San Francisco, looking west." This mounted p
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San Francisco,CA - 1855 - Custom House at San Francisco, Engraved Print :  3286 - San Francisco,CA - 1855 - Custom House at San Francisco, Engraved Print :
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Newly built Customs House in San Francisco, CA, c1855. This building was used by the US Customs Service to collect taxes on imported goods, control ve
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San Francisco,CA - 1850 - Drawing of S.F. Early View :  3287 - San Francisco,CA - 1850 - Drawing of S.F. Early View :
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This is a detailed engraved printing of Early San Francisco, C1850. The printing depicts the business of the marina and growing population of the city
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San Francisco,CA - c1910-12 - Fior D' Italia Saloon Token : 5 c - 5106489-0253288 - San Francisco,CA - c1910-12 - Fior D' Italia Saloon Token : 5 c - 5106489-025
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From the heart of North Beach, famous for over a hundred years, fine Italian dining. This token is from the time when drinks were only 5c.
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San Francisco,CA - c1912 - Fior D' Italia Saloon Token : 5c - AU 58 - 1583591-0063289 - San Francisco,CA - c1912 - Fior D' Italia Saloon Token : 5c - AU 58 - 1583591-006
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A San Francisco landmark for over 100 years, Fior d'Italia Saloon continues to thrive in the heart of North Beach, one of the city's most po...
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San Francisco,CA - 1855 - Grand Plaza or Public Square San Francisco Print :  3290 - San Francisco,CA - 1855 - Grand Plaza or Public Square San Francisco Print :
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Hand colored print of San Francisco Public Square/ Grand Plaza. Visible are the Flag pole, center statue, various people, the Empire Saloon; Atwill ...
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San Francisco,CA - C1915 - L.H. Rose Chalmers Co. Photograph :  3291 - San Francisco,CA - C1915 - L.H. Rose Chalmers Co. Photograph :
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A view of the Chalmers automobile company building at an angle. The photo measures 9 ¾ x 7 ¾”. No matte. Medium contrast with high focus. ...
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San Francisco,CA - 1913 - Pioneer Automobile Company Photograph :  3292 - San Francisco,CA - 1913 - Pioneer Automobile Company Photograph :
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Arthur Spaulding Co. Photographers took this photo of the Pioneer Automobile Company's new shipment of General Motors Company Trucks (GMC) had f...
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San Francisco,CA - November 1848 - San Francisco, Early Gold Rush Engraved Print :  3293 - San Francisco,CA - November 1848 - San Francisco, Early Gold Rush Engraved Print :
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Printing shows a rural place and with few establishments, several farms, and relatively empty bay and harbor before the rapid increase in population,
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San Francisco,CA - 1906 - Sloane and Company Photograph :  3294 - San Francisco,CA - 1906 - Sloane and Company Photograph :
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Traveling photographer R. J. Waters shot this matte finish photo of the Sloane and Company Building at 114 Post Street between Kearny Street and Grant
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San Francisco,CA - Slot Machine Token :  3295 - San Francisco,CA - Slot Machine Token :
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Charles Fey and Company Silver Cup pictorial on obverse, reverse good for 5c in trade.
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San Francisco,CA - Slot Machine Token Collection: George Hansen Slot Machines :  3296 - San Francisco,CA - Slot Machine Token Collection: George Hansen Slot Machines :
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Two tokens: obverse Geo. Hansen Slot Machines; reverse good for 5c in trade.
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San Francisco,CA - 1887, 1889 - Spruance, Stanley & Co. Billheads :  3297 - San Francisco,CA - 1887, 1889 - Spruance, Stanley & Co. Billheads :
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Lot of two pictorial billheads. Both made out to Mr. C. Augostine in San Andreas. In good condition with minor stains and slight yellowing.
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San Francisco,CA - c1930 - Street Scene Photograph :  3298 - San Francisco,CA - c1930 - Street Scene Photograph :
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This 9 3/4" by 7 3/4" glossy unmounted photo by an unknown photographer, shows a street scene of San Francisco in the 1930s. The photo is s
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San Francisco,CA - c1890 - Street View  Photograph :  3299 - San Francisco,CA - c1890 - Street View Photograph :
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Measures 8’’x 6’’, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In very good condition, with very little wear. The top left corner is slightly bent, the bott
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San Francisco,CA - c1914 - Swan Carburetor Co. Inc. Photograph :  3300 - San Francisco,CA - c1914 - Swan Carburetor Co. Inc. Photograph :
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This is another Arthur Spaulding Photograph depicting the automotive business in San Francisco. This 8" by 5 3/4" unmounted glossy photo co
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San Francisco,CA - c1912 - United States Tire Co. Photograph :  3301 - San Francisco,CA - c1912 - United States Tire Co. Photograph :
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A front view of the "United States Tire Co." building. Photograph measures 7 x 6", with no matte or border. The contrast is high while
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San Francisco,CA - c1909 - Wagon Photograph :  3302 - San Francisco,CA - c1909 - Wagon Photograph :
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Measures 9’’x7’’ on black matte. Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. In fine condition, with some wear. The corners of the matte are slightl
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