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3 Real Photo Postcards likely taken in San Jose, California, perhaps in Alum Rock Park. These RPPCs show a large group of young men and women picnicking and hiking on April 5, 1908 (photos are dated, and the photographers initials are on two). These three photo postcards document a fun day of outdoor exploration and picnicking by a group of friends dressed in attire typical for the early 1900s. One image identifies some of those pictured including a woman named Iva. These postcards are from the collection of that person, Iva Blanche Smith. She attended the King Conservatory of Music in San Jose starting at age 16 and would have been 19 on the date these postcard photos were taken. In Iva’s self-reported written account of her life, she noted that the San Francisco earthquake on April 6, 1908 (the day after these photos) leveled many buildings in San Jose, including the conservatory which was damaged and had to close temporarily. Unposted, no rips, creases or tears.

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This edition was printed just a few days after the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire on April 18, 1906. The last picture has 2 extra pages from different newspapers, one with a large excerpt on Marilyn Monroe.

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This edition was printed just a few days after the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire on April 18, 1906. The last picture has 2 extra pages from different newspapers, one with a large excerpt on Marilyn Monroe.

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This vintage poster from April 1967 features blues legend Howlin’ Wolf and was originally used to advertise his performance at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California. 14″ x 23 3/4″.

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View of San Francisco Bay Area California taken from Telegraph Hill April 1850 Print 1932. Vintage 88 year old print from 1932 offset lithograph print depicting 1850 View Of San Francisco, California. This is not a digital print, it has bright colors and is printed on paper with a soft pebble texture. Since but 200 sets are available, orders will be received from members only, with a limit of five sets to any one member. An order blank is enclosed in this number of the Quarterly, and the 200 sets will be disposed of in the order of receipt of such orders. The prints are all on good paper, and are suitable for framing. A list of the fourteen reproductions follows…. View of San Francisco, California, taken from Telegraph Hill, April 1850, by. 17 1/2 in x 26 in. California Historical Society Quarterly (1932) 11 (4): 363-364. Houses and buildings along street in center, some with signs bearing business names. Signal house in left foreground; tents, miner and goats on slope. View of San Francisco. Matted and framed original print by Wm. McMurtrie, 1851 Here’s a nice antique print of a view of San Francisco in 1850. Drawn by William B. McMurtrie, a draftsman for the U. Surveying Expedition, it shows a southward view of the city looking down Sansome Street from Telegraph Hill. Most of the buildings visible had been constructed after the Gold Rush in 1849, so the paint was probably still wet on them. Plus, you don’t normally see the goats in the foreground much these days on Telegraph Hill. Printed at lower right of print is: LITH. CURRIER 152 NASSAU ST. COR OF SPRUCE N. The print is nicely detailed and hand-colored with watercolors. The upper corners of the printed area have rounded corners. Print area is 20-3/4″ by 11-3/4″, matting is 2-1/2″ wide, and frame is 27″ by 18-1/2. The print and matte are under glass. This print is moderately water-stained, heavily on the lower fourth. 1851′ is penciled in just above McMurtrie’s name. Printed (LC, below title): taken from Telegraph Hill, April 1850 by Wm. McMurtrie, daughtsman of the US Surveying Expedition; (LL): On stone by F. Currier, 152 Nassau St[reet], cor[ner] of Spruce, N[ew] Y[ork]; (MC): Entered… (LC): Published by N. Currier, N[ew] Y[ork], William B. Frame size, 18 1/2″ X 27″, Image area 11 3/4″ X 20 3/4″. Condition Excellent, Frame is in excellent condition. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “bahama42″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: California, USA
• Artist: William B. McMurtrie
• Production Technique: Lithograph
• Style: Americana
• Material: Lithograph
• Theme: Gold Rush
• Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
• Type: Print
• Features: Framed, Matted
• Subject: San Francisco
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
• Year of Production: 1932
• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Color: Multi-Color
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Print Surface: Paper
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949

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View of San Francisco Bay Area California taken from Telegraph Hill April 1850 Print 1932. Vintage 88 year old print from 1932 offset lithograph print depicting 1850 View Of San Francisco, California. This is not a digital print, it has bright colors and is printed on paper with a soft pebble texture. Since but 200 sets are available, orders will be received from members only, with a limit of five sets to any one member. An order blank is enclosed in this number of the Quarterly, and the 200 sets will be disposed of in the order of receipt of such orders. The prints are all on good paper, and are suitable for framing. A list of the fourteen reproductions follows…. View of San Francisco, California, taken from Telegraph Hill, April 1850, by. 17 1/2 in x 26 in. California Historical Society Quarterly (1932) 11 (4): 363-364. Houses and buildings along street in center, some with signs bearing business names. Signal house in left foreground; tents, miner and goats on slope. View of San Francisco. Matted and framed original print by Wm. McMurtrie, 1851 Here’s a nice antique print of a view of San Francisco in 1850. Drawn by William B. McMurtrie, a draftsman for the U. Surveying Expedition, it shows a southward view of the city looking down Sansome Street from Telegraph Hill. Most of the buildings visible had been constructed after the Gold Rush in 1849, so the paint was probably still wet on them. Plus, you don’t normally see the goats in the foreground much these days on Telegraph Hill. Printed at lower right of print is: LITH. CURRIER 152 NASSAU ST. COR OF SPRUCE N. The print is nicely detailed and hand-colored with watercolors. The upper corners of the printed area have rounded corners. Print area is 20-3/4″ by 11-3/4″, matting is 2-1/2″ wide, and frame is 27″ by 18-1/2. The print and matte are under glass. This print is moderately water-stained, heavily on the lower fourth. 1851′ is penciled in just above McMurtrie’s name. Printed (LC, below title): taken from Telegraph Hill, April 1850 by Wm. McMurtrie, daughtsman of the US Surveying Expedition; (LL): On stone by F. Currier, 152 Nassau St[reet], cor[ner] of Spruce, N[ew] Y[ork]; (MC): Entered… (LC): Published by N. Currier, N[ew] Y[ork], William B. Frame size, 18 1/2″ X 27″, Image area 11 3/4″ X 20 3/4″. Condition Excellent, Frame is in excellent condition. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “bahama42″ and is located in this country: US.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: California, USA
• Artist: William B. McMurtrie
• Production Technique: Lithograph
• Style: Americana
• Material: Lithograph
• Theme: Gold Rush
• Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
• Type: Print
• Features: Framed, Matted
• Subject: San Francisco
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
• Year of Production: 1932
• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Color: Multi-Color
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Print Surface: Paper
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949

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VINTAGE BOOKLET APRIL1910 THE ARCHITECT & ENGINEER OF CALIFORNIA PACIFIC COAST STATES. An original soft cover monthly subscription technical booklet with significant historical information and profuse period A&E advertisements. Note: this is an extremely rare original publication. This issue published April, 1910. Soft covers, staple binding, fully illustrated with many photos. Size: 7.5″ x 10.25″. Has been protected over the years with correct repaired binding; no tears or corner bumping evident; cosmetically slight aging wear apparent; no personal notations (see photos for condition). Note- see photos for additional proof of condition & details. The item “VINTAGE APRIL 1910 THE ARCHITECT & ENGINEER OF CALIFORNIA PACIFIC COAST STATES” is in sale since Monday, December 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “penngrove1″ and is located in Penngrove, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Year Printed: 1910
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Topic: Architecture
• Binding: Softcover, stapled
• Region: North America
• Illustrator: Multiple Contributors
• Author: Haley
• Subject: Architecture & Engineering
• Personalized: No
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Character Family: NA
• Publisher: Architect & Engineer Co.
• Place of Publication: San Francisco
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition

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