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3600Sacramento Food DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 food related documents. Companies include: Mebius & Dresgher, Capitol Candy & Cracker Company, Mohr & Yoerk Packing Company, Woo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for 18.38
3601Sacramento Hardware GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Group of hardware-related documents of receipts and invoices. Companies represented include Baker and Hamilton; Schaw-Batcher Company; Thomson-Diggs C
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to r***6 for 36.75
3602Sacramento Miscellaneous GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Varied ephemera from the Sacramento area including Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of Order for Grand, Subordinate and District Lodges I.O.G.T (publi
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to t******2 for 18.38
3603Sacramento Pamphlet GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 9 items of booklets and cards include: a Cigarmakers International Union Pocket Memorandum; a treatise on Poultry Troubles; a Weinstock, Lubi
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for 6.13
3604Three Sacramento RibbonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Allied Printing Trades Floor Committee ribbon. Sunday, August Fourth, 1912. Yellow with black text. 7.75" long with unraveling along top ed...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for 18.38
360613 Turn-of-the-Century San Francisco business cardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a chance to collect 13 cards at one time! Includes: Crosett carpenters and mechanics, Williams Marvin boots and shoes, Pacific Hospital, Murra
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for 61.25
36071869 Map of San Francisco PeninsulaHolabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
36081899 Bicycle Repair GuideHolabird Western Americana Collections
Directions for the Care and Adjustment of the Stearns Chainless Bicycles. E.C. Stearns & Co. 1899. Offices in Syracuse, San Francisco, and Toron...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
3609Adolph Sutro Pair: Signed Check & Sutro Baths StereoviewHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank check No. 73. Dateline San Francisco, Jan. 22, 1889. Bold signature of Sutro. 2) Stereoview of Sutro Baths. Right sid...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for 30.63
3610Adolph Sutro Signed Checks (11)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 checks: two are Nevada Bank of SF (1893, 1897), nine are Wells Fargo & Co. (three 1890, six 1892). Cut cancels. After leaving the Coms...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********o.. for 208.25
3611Adolph Sutro Signed Checks (8)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight checks signed by the famous Comstock figure and San Francisco mayor. Nevada Bank of San Francisco (1887, 1893, 1897). Wells Fargo & Co. (t...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********o.. for 98.00
3612Six Different Adolph Sutro Signed ChecksHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Nevada Bank of San Francisco checks and four different Wells, Fargo & Co. checks, all signed by Adolph Sutro. 1887, 1890, 1892, 18...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********o.. for 85.75
3613Argonaut TabloidsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three copies of The Argonaut, a newspaper named for "a person in quest of something dangerous but rewarding; adventurer, also a person who too...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for 18.38
3614McKenney's Pacific Coast Directory (1883-84)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Giving Name, Business, and Address of Business and Professional Men of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, Nevada,...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 2**3 for 1,102.50
3615San Francisco DirectoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco Directory used by the Pacific Bank, San Francisco, California. Includes: Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco. Hard bound, with ad
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*****8 for 183.75
3616San Francisco Classified DirectoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
A rare book, "A complete Business directory containing the names of all business firms and professional people of San Francisco, giving their c...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****T for 220.50
3617Card for Hammam BathsHolabird Western Americana Collections
No. 47 Complimentary card for Hammam Baths (Turkish Baths) on Post Street, San Francisco. Good for one bath and accommodations.
City: San Fran
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
3618Checks from Charles Lux of Miller & LuxHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten checks all signed by Charles Lux. London & San Francisco Bank. RN-D. Along with Henry Miller, Lux became one of the largest cattle pr...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****o for 91.88
3619Very Rare Early San Francisco Business DirectoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
We have never seen this directory before! "Monthly Commercial Record and Business Directory of San Francisco." March 1867. Volume 1, Numb...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w****3 for 1,041.25
3620Duisenberg Estate Calling CardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. Calling cards from members from the Duisenberg family and others: Mrs. Minna Duisenberg (wife of Charles, and a writer of poetry), C. A. C.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
3621Gold Rush-Era Hospital BillHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hospital bill to the estate of Ephraim Bennett , after his passing during his stay in the hospital for services by Drs. Hungerfords and Bryant. Blue p
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for 245.00
3622Letter from Manuel Castro to J. B. FeltonHolabird Western Americana Collections
A letter written in Spanish from Manuel de Jesus Castro, prefect of the Monterey District, to attorney J. B. Felton.
City: San Francisco
St
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for 91.88
3624Lot of 2 Photographs of San Francisco Earthquake and FireHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two photographs of San Francisco. One showing earthquake damage and one showing city on fire. Photos are 18" x 4" and mounted on heavy car...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******c for 245.00
3625Panorama of the City after the 1906 EarthquakeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous extra-long (9" x 62") framed panorama taken perhaps a week after the earthquake. Minor damage in sky at center and along far righ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to R******x for 612.50
3626San Francisco Earthquake Before/AfterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Views of San Francisco, a booklet of photos before the earthquake, printed in 1905. Another booklet, "Ruins of San Francisco", dated April...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
3627Three San Francisco earthquakes - Two unusual comic cardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1-2) Uncommon postcards featuring the artwork of B. K. Leach, one of a series of cards documenting via cartoon the events of the 1906 San Francisco Ea
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d********9 for 49.00
3628Lot of 3 Newspapers-San FranciscoHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) San Francisco Chronicle, January 3, 1897. Headline-"Coming of a Greater San Francisco", subheadline "The Future Seat of Commercial...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for 36.75
3629Map from Langley San Francisco DirectoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
This map of San Francisco was engraved for the Langley San Francisco Directory that embraced a general directory of residents and a business directory
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*****5 for 147.00
3630Orpheum Theatre AdvertisementHolabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper ad for the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco: E. M. rosner's Augmented Hungarian Orchestra, The Bradshaw Brothers, W. H. St. James and ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
3631Pacific Coast Savings Society pamphletHolabird Western Americana Collections
This Mutual Savings Bank pamphlet lists officers and directors. It is also an advertisement for why you should join. Located at 30 Montgomery Street.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
3632Ravenna, Ghirardelli & Co. ReceiptHolabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt from Ravenna, Ghirardelli & co. to B. Delleprane. Domenico "Domingo" Ghirardelli (February 21, 1817–January 17, 1894) was the ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for 30.63
3633German Hospital, San Francisco ReceiptsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 receipts from German Hospital. Nice vignettes, most written in German.
City: San Francisco
State: California,
Date: 1879
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for 36.75
3634San Francisco Bank DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letters, statements, etc. from Pacific Bank, The Sather Banking Company, Banking House of John Sime & Co., Banking House of Lazard Freres and ot...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for 36.75
3635San Francisco Billheads: Boots & ShoesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 billheads/invoices. Includes: Williams-Marvin Co. (1897-1922), two different style illustrated billheads, 23 total; Cahn, Nickelsburg &...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for 24.50
3636San Francisco Billheads: Boots & Shoes (Most Pre-1900)Holabird Western Americana Collections
60 billheads & receipts for Boot/Shoe dealers in San Francisco. The vast majority are pre-1900, with the earliest being 1875. Many issued to Joh...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for 61.25
3637San Francisco Billheads: CoffeeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four billheads from three different companies: J.A. Folger & Co. (w/ miner vignette), 1886; The Lewin-Meyer Co. (w/ factory vignette), 1905; and...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to c*********p for 30.63
3638San Francisco Billheads: Dry GoodsHolabird Western Americana Collections
200+ billheads and receipts for Dry Goods dealers in San Francisco and Oakland. Most date to the turn of the century to 1920, though there are some pr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for 91.88
3639San Francisco Billheads: Groceries (Post-1900)Holabird Western Americana Collections
100+ billheads and receipts for grocers, most in San Francisco with some in other areas of California (Loomis, Sacramento, Los Angeles). Many pictoria
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for 73.50
3640San Francisco Billheads: Groceries (Pre-1900)Holabird Western Americana Collections
39 pieces. Many pictorial. The vast majority are pre-1900, with the earliest dating to 1865! Includes: Michelson, Brown & Co., Geo. O. McMullin ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for 61.25
3641San Francisco Business CardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve different business cards: Sommer & Kaufmann (accessories), Roos Bros.(clothing), Western Sales Co. (typewriters), Morgen Jewelry Co., Ric...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for 24.50
3642San Francisco Check Collection (No RN)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 120 San Francisco checks and drafts. Earliest are unused 1860s Bank of California drafts. Also: 1865 British and California Banking Co. draft
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for 42.88
3643San Francisco coffee/tea price listHolabird Western Americana Collections
H. Huddleston & Company price list for Japanese, English, Indian, Ceylon and Gunpowder teas. Coffees include San Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for 18.38
3644San Francisco DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 150 pieces: letters, receipts, statements, advertisements (from banks, attorneys, brokers, insurance companies and many more), deeds, Declaration
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*******c for 147.00
3645San Francisco Druggists' DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Licence, prescriptions, statements and receipts, ads from various druggists, etc.; Redington & Company Wholesale Druggists, Clinton E. Worden &a...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for 91.88
3646San Francisco EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large business cards, stock share list, invitations, etc.
City: San Francisco
State: California,
Date: 1889/1933
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for 12.25
3647San Francisco Hardware Companies' DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letters, receipts, statements and ads from various Hardware suppliers: Hawley Brothers Hardware Co.; A. J. Smith; Glasgow Iron and Metal Importign Co.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for 49.00
3648San Francisco Hotel DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letters, receipts, statements, ads, etc, from various San Francisco Hotels: The Hicks-Judd Company, Lick House, Golden West Hotel, Hotel Manx, Fairmon
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for 36.75
3649San Francisco Lithographers/PrintersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Statements/receipts and letters from various printers and lithographers: the Union Lithograph Co.; Le Count Brothers Stationers; Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to r***6 for 36.75