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Original 1856 lithographic map documenting the early progress of United States government land management, baseline grids, and confirmed Mexican Ranchos across California. Approved on September 30, 1856, by John Coffey Hays U. Surveyor General for California, this large-scale historical document was originally distributed via the 34th Congress, 3rd Session administrative filings. This map features detailed hachures depicting regional topography, expanding Gold Rush-era towns like San Francisco and Los Angeles, county lines, major drainage basins, and active federal land offices. Crucially, this 1856 edition represents the very first state of the survey map to visually record confirmed private land grants (Mexican Ranchos) following judicial validation after the Mexican-American War. This original uncolored map is in good, frameable condition. The paper remains bright with only minor, expected light paper wrinkling characteristic of mid-19th-century government-issued documents. As is typical for large folding maps from this era, it features minor splits along the original fold lines and joints; these have been neatly stabilized and mended on the reverse side using professional archival tape. There is some paper toning along some of the fold lines. Cartographer/Approver: John Coffey Hays (Surveyor General’s Office, San Francisco). Approximate Sheet Size: 32 x 36 inches. Scale: 1 inch to 18 miles. Type: Authentic Antique Lithograph (Not a modern reproduction).

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A vintage-style travel poster of San Francisco, taken from out on the water in the middle of the strait where the bridge is at its most overwhelming. The south tower rises straight out of the picture in international orange, close enough to read the riveted plates, the stepped portal openings and the cross-braced steel below the deck, its cables sweeping down in a long taut curve and climbing again to the north tower standing small and pale in the distance. The roadway runs away above, its lamp standards stepping into perspective, and beneath it the Marin headlands roll gold and green down to the water, folded and shadowed in the late light. The strait itself is a deep working blue-green, broken white where the current pulls around the pier, and the tower throws its long shadow across it toward the viewer. Tall flat-bottomed clouds bank up behind the bridge under a deep summer sky. The title SAN FRANCISCO is set in warm cream above CALIFORNIA in bright coral-red, the two-colour lettering of the classic mid-century travel sheets. Sea runs out cold blue-green to a flat far horizon under gulls and flat morning cloud. Why you’ll love it. Original retro / vintage travel-poster design – not a generic reprint. Premium matte finish – glare-free and gallery-ready. Clean white border, ready to frame in standard sizes. Premium matte poster paper, 200 gsm (80 lb). Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color. Subtle white border included for easy framing. Portrait orientation, printed at 300 dpi. Choose your size at checkout. All sizes fit standard off-the-shelf frames. A small white border is part of the design. Available framed & ready-to-hang on select sizes – black frame, shatterproof plexiglass, hanging kit included. Or order the print alone and frame it yourself in any standard-size frame. Your poster is printed on demand in the region closest to you through our global print network (20+ countries). For destinations without a local print facility, standard import rules may apply. Not sure about your country? Message us before ordering and we’ll confirm. Handle by the edges; frame behind glass or acrylic for best longevity. Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity. PrintTheWorld – premium travel posters for wanderers, dreamers and collectors. Every order is made just for you. Send us a message and we’ll be glad to help.

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Old San Francisco, Bold Medical Promises, And 80% Alcohol. An eye-catching survivor of San Francisco’s patent-medicine trade, this antique Guptill’s Bone Remedy and Blood Purifier bottle retains its original front and back paper labels. Beautiful aqua glass, vivid yellow advertising, and a wonderfully crude, uneven lip give this example exceptional display appeal. Prominently printed above those promises is the declaration ALCOHOL 80%. At just 6? Inches tall, it preserves an entire sales pitch from an era when a single proprietary remedy could promise relief for everything from aching joints to serious chronic disease. A Documented San Francisco Medicine Business. Guptill 1458 Pacific Ave. Near Larkin San Francisco, Cal. Edwin Augustus Guptill operated a documented San Francisco patent-medicine business during the nineteenth century. The city’s 1891 directory lists Guptill & Co. Guptill and Edward W. Haskell, at 1165 Market Street. A regional history published in 1924 relates that Guptill suffered from a hip disease in his youth and later credited his own preparation with his recovery. Following his death in 1898, his widow, Agnes, continued the enterprise. Period directories place her at the Pacific Avenue address printed on this bottle. The business eventually reached customers beyond California, including overseas markets. This is a tangible connection to San Francisco commerce: the proprietor’s name and the directions to his business remain right where the original customer would have read them. The Label’s Remarkable Medical Claims. Guptill’s advertising combined the specialized promise of a “Bone Remedy” with the much broader appeal of a Blood Purifier. Among the conditions listed on the label are. Hip diseases and sores affecting the bone. Rheumatism, neuralgia, and sciatica. Swollen or stiff joints and spinal diseases. Scrofula, erysipelas, and syphilis. Skin eruptions, ringworm, and poison oak. Cuts, burns, bruises, bunions, and corns. The declared 80% alcohol content adds another memorable detail. The label states a percentage, not 80 proof. The complete formula has not been established. Estimated Date: Circa 1910. The uneven lip is especially appealing, with visibly irregular shaping that gives the bottle individual character. The smooth base bears the number 13, likely a mold or production identifier rather than a date. Glass: Attractive aqua coloration. Form: Rectangular medicine bottle with beveled corners. Labels: Original paper labels front and back. Base: Smooth, marked 13. Origin of medicine business: San Francisco, California. Bright, clean, shiny glass with no chips, no cracks, and no haze. The lip is distinctly crude and malformed from manufacture, adding character to the presentation. The surviving labels retain strong visual appeal. Please examine the photographs for their precise paper condition and the bottle’s manufacturing irregularities. A striking addition to a collection of Western medicine bottles, San Francisco advertising, antique pharmacy material, or patent-medicine history. The original labels preserve the identity and extraordinary promises that make this bottle so interesting. Offered as an antique collectible for display.

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The item(s) shown in the photos is exactly what is included. If you’d like to see more of a specific type of item for sale, please message me and I’ll send you a customized link showing only those listings. New items are listed almost daily.

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This item is a vintage metal license plate frame as shown. Condition is relatively good with very minor paint loss and very minor pitting of the chrome. Thanks for looking and have a nice day.

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Bernsteins Fish Grotto Pop Up Brochure / Mailer San Francisco California 1940. A Bernstein’s Fish Grotto Pop Up Brochure / Mailer. San Francisco California 1940. Used during the 1940 Golden Gate Exposition. When opened, a section pops up as the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge and a circle outlines the Exposition Grounds on Treasure Island. Arrows point to the Golden Gate bridge and the location of Bernstein’s Fish Grotto. Measures about 13″ x 4 1/2″ when opened. Bernstein’s Fish Grotto is located on Powell Street in San Francisco. In very fine condition. Has not been mailed or addressed, has original seal. Ckages may be 8 to 18. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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This listing is for. As displayed in the photos.

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Some light marks on this indoor can. Please see pictures and feel free to ask any questions.

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