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The product is a 12″ by 16″ topographical postcard depicting the streets of San Francisco, California, created in 1997 by artist Thomas Kinkaid. This collectible piece is authenticated with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from the year of its manufacture, adding value and credibility to the artwork. Perfect for collectors of postcards or fans of San Francisco landmarks, this postcard captures the essence of the city’s urban landscape in a unique and artistic style.

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San Francisco: A View Down California Street From Nob Hill. 24″ x 20″ Artist Proof Edition Oil on Canvas Limited Edition. We will photograph you holding in thee image in our rose garden by the water fountain and frame the image for you at no cost (complimentary) for Facebook and Instagram!

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San Francisco: A View Down California Street From Nob Hill. 24″ x 20″ S/N Canvas Edition Framed Dimensions are 34″ x 30″. Thom signature on back of canvas. Los Angeles zip 90027.

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This is a c. Large-format indexed map of San Francisco, California, published soon after the completion of the Golden Gate Bridge. The combination of lovely hand watercolor and its large format gives the map an impressive presence that would look great on display in any home. The completion of the Golden Gate and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridges signaled an important transformation in which the city achieved something akin to its modern configuration. In the preceding decades, large tracts of land in the southern and western parts of the city were considered for and put to various uses, but mostly ended up as housing for the city’s growing population. An exception is (John) McLaren Park, only behind Golden Gate Park and the Presidio in terms of size and the largest managed by the city, which was dedicated as parkland in the late 1920s after many years of debate and indecision as to the proper use of the lands therein. In fact, the continued uncertainty over the park’s use is evident here, with ghosted in (and eventually never-built) residential streets covering most of the park’s land. In contrast, the area south of Sloat Blvd. Near Lake Merced, seen as greenspace here, would eventually be dedicated to housing, associated development, and San Francisco State University. The map is filled with fascinating details related to the history of San Francisco. We see, for example, Laurel Hill and Calvary Cemeteries on Lone Mountain, this being before all burials were transferred south to the town of Colma. The area today is taken up by housing and the campus of the University of San Francisco here as’S. College’, and all that remains of the former cemeteries is the Columbarium, a mausoleum on Lorraine Ct. Just north of Rossi Park. Further west, Sutro Baths, Sutro Heights, and Fort Miley in Lincoln Park are all shown. On the opposite side of the city, Dogpatch and Bayview are depicted as the wide-open industrial and military zones – much of this industrial infrastructure would be dedicated to the war effort soon afterwards. Baseball Club’ at 16th St. Between Bryant and Potrero was a stadium opened in 1931 as the home of the Pacific League San Francisco Seals and the short-lived Mission Reds. When the Giants moved to San Francisco in 1958, the stadium briefly served as their home field while Candlestick Park was being built. This map was produced by the local map publishing firm Thomas Bros. It is undated, but is consistent with a date in the late 1930s. The OCLC notes one example of a map with this exact title (an ampersand instead of the word’and’ written out) and dimensions, held by the Newberry Library dated to c.

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Description: Carte de Visite. Lawrence & Houseworth was a partnership between optician George S. Lawrence and photographer Thomas Houseworth, 1864-67. The firm produced many of the best early views of California as well as the earliest mammoth plate views of Yosemite by C. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Sepia tone framed photograph of the Bohemian Grove section of John Muir woods. Bohemian Grove is a restricted 2,700-acre (1,100 ha) campground in Monte Rio, California. Founded in 1878, it belongs to a private gentlemen’s club known as the Bohemian Club. In mid-July each year, Bohemian Grove hosts a more than two-week encampment of some of the most prominent men in the world. Owl also photographed by Thomas Moulin in 1965. Frame measures 19 1/2″ high x 16 3/4″ wide, photo measures 13 1/4″ high x 10 1/2″ wide. In overall very good condition, wear to the walnut frame as well as a small stain to the top corner of the signed paper as shown, please see all photos. Thomas Moulin, grandson of premier and celebrated California Photographer Gabriel Moulin of Moulin Studios, San Francisco, Ca. Thomas was a member of the Bohemian Club and admitted into the Old Guard. Moulin Studios is arguable the one of the most celebrated and historic studios in California and the Nation. A fine addition to any home or collection! All items come from a smoke free home. Please view the total listing as there are more pictures at the bottom of the listing.

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Bohemian Grove is a restricted 2,700-acre (1,100 ha) campground in Monte Rio, California. Founded in 1878, it belongs to a private gentlemen’s club known as the Bohemian Club. In mid-July each year, Bohemian Grove hosts a more than two-week encampment of some of the most prominent men in the world. Frame measures 19 1/2″ high x 16 3/4″ wide, photo measures 13 1/4″ high x 10 1/2″ wide. In overall very good condition, wear to the walnut frame as shown, please see all photos. Thomas Moulin, grandson of premier and celebrated California Photographer Gabriel Moulin of Moulin Studios, San Francisco, Ca. Thomas was a member of the Bohemian Club and admitted into the Old Guard. Moulin Studios is arguable the one of the most celebrated and historic studios in California and the Nation. A fine addition to any home or collection! All items come from a smoke free home. Please view the total listing as there are more pictures at the bottom of the listing.

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Jack Crawford Signed Cabinet Card with Captain Jack Crawford and Gertie Granville Cabinet Card. Author: Houseworth, Thomas & Co Title: Capt. Jack Crawford Signed Cabinet Card with Captain Jack Crawford and Gertie Granville Cabinet Card Publication: San Francisco: Houseworth & Co. Jack Crawford Signed Cabinet Card with Captain Jack Crawford and Gertie Granville Cabinet Card, Houseworth & Co. 2 cabinet cards both from the studios of Thomas Houseworth with blind embossed Houseworth stamps in lower right and printed mounts with Houseworth backstamps. Likely taken at the same session as Crawford’s outfit appears to be the same. The Crawford card is toned and mildly soiled, Apparent writing erased at top of photo mostly in margin. Possibly attempt of Crawford to sign the card. He does sign the card at bottom of photo and on mount, “JW Crawford “Capt. Jack and then again on verso, Yours Truly J. Card is creased two inches from bottom–more noticeable on verso. Card with Crawford and Granville is very clean with very light soiling on front and slightly heavier soiling on verso. His exploits during the Indian Wars created a persona that Crawford exploited throughout his life and was one of the most popular “western performers” in the late 19th century. Gertie Granville began performing with Barnum’s circus in 1870 moving on to Madame Rentz’s Female Minstrel show. Gertie also had a solo cabinet card printed from this same sitting at Houseworth Gallery. Granville and Crawford likely met on the “Wild West” circuit. Granville died in 1888. We date these cards to circa 1880. Thomas Houseworth was born in New York City and first partnered in San Francisco with George S. He was an early publisher and retailer of stereo and landscape scenes of California and Nevada. He had his studio at No. Signed Captain Jack Crawford cards are uncommon on the market. Subject: Photography, Western Americana. Stellar Books & Ephemera is an on-line antiquarian dealer offering a wide variety of unique, unusual and rare artifacts of American History ranging from letters, manuscripts, archives and diaries to 19th century photography and 20th century letterpress. We specialize in the ephemeral and occasionally offer finer books which strike our fancy. If we stock it, you know it’s unique. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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This piece was issued in 1992 and is rare and hard to find.

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This beautiful canvas painting is a masterpiece by the renowned artist Thomas Kinkade.

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