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San Francisco city and county limit sign. Up for sale today is this San Francisco city and county limit boundary sign, from California. Made to the exact standards used from 1929 to 1934 by the California State Auto Association. Population and elevation are correct to the 1930 census. I can make this city limit sign for any city or town in California, or any other state. An original of these is very rare to find scrapped; they have long since been retired from service. You can expect to pay many hundreds of dollars to obtain one-if any even survive. So here is your chance to own an excellent display piece, without the hassle and expense of tracking one down on the collector’s market. Our San Francisco city limit sign is flat printed on steel, with completely accurate layout and fonts. It weighs about 6 lb. And is 21 by 12 inches. If you would like a different size, city name, or population number, please do not hesitate to inquire. This is a high quality, heavy steel, non-reflective replica sign-perfect for indoor or outdoor display. Accept no imitations that may be one-third this price, but are one-tenth the quality. No cheap tin to be found here, with the wrong fonts, layouts, size, shape, or any other manner of embarrassing imperfection. This one will make even the most discerning collector stick their nose into the sign, as it looks that good from that close! I can of course make these signs with any city name of your choice, and not just this style, even the classic US and state route markers, and the mileage and direction guide signs, from the era. Anything you would like, made with unsurpassed quality right here in the good old US of A. Figure about 8 lb. The watermark and bear logo in the design preview will not appear on the actual sign. We have begun adding a watermark because we have had problems with other companies copying our artwork to make lesser-quality imitations. You will only get this high level of quality in design and materials from Signs by Jake. Life doesn’t happen along the interstates. It’s against the law.

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Complete Title: San Francisco San Francisco County, Calif. City directory 1921 [Leather Bound]. Reprinted by Gyan Books in 2026. With the help of original edition published long back [1921]. HALF LEATHER binding features a leather spine and corners with the remaining cover in Raxine or Marble Paper. Customization Options Available Upon Request. We provide’Extra customization’ on request with additional charges. Please note that customization charges are applied in addition to the listed item (Book) price. FULL LEATHER BOUND WITH GILDED EDGES (ANY COLOR). PERSONALIZED IMAGE EMBOSSING ON THE FRONT COVER. FOLIO EDITION (12×18.5 inches) BIGGER SIZE. Six times of the given price. Points to note before booking order. UNIQUE LEATHER-BOUND Edition on Spine and Corners along with Golden Leaf Printing on Round Spine. Sewed binding for longer life. Printed on high quality Natural Shade Acid Free Paper. Professionally processed without changing its content. Genuine Leather is being used for Binding. Handcrafted Golden Leaf Printing. Handmade Marble paper use for end paper. As these are old books each page is processed manually to make them readable. But in case some pages are blur or missing or have black spots the same are re-printed as it is to keep the authenticity of the book. In case of multi volume sets please note that the above listing is for a single volume only. We request you to understand that these leather-bound books are work of art and hence require time to go through different process to be the masterpieces that they are. We consider special request for a special occasion. INTRODUCING A REMARKABLE LEATHER-BOUND EDITION, METICULOUSLY CRAFTED BY THE ESTEEMED INSTITUTION. A UNIQUE LEATHER-BOUND BOOK FOR ELITE READERS/COLLECTORS OF OLD RARE AND BESTSELLING BOOKS. An ORIGINAL LEATHER is being used for Binding this Book on SPINE AND CORNERS along with GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING {Half Leather}. We deal into reprinting of the masterpieces crafted by authors around the world. We are proud to say that we have a collection of over 25 million books and our collection includes books that are as old as 200 years and hence are considered as RARE BOOKS. We are pioneer in this field having experience of 40 years. We also undertake printing and Leather Binding jobs of other books. Thesis printing and Leather Binding is one of our important services. Many publishers and authors approach us for their books to bind in our unique leather binding format for their special customers. Our craftsmen are active in this job since generations. Restoration of old books is our expertise. We are known by our Customization options. We have many leather color options in our bucket. The whole process is done manually so that it gives you the same feeling of old book.

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This 1941 Oakland California directory phonebook classified businesses from Alameda County is a valuable collectible for those interested in business directories and historical reference materials. Polk & Co in San Francisco, this original hardcover book contains listings of various businesses in the region. The directory offers a glimpse into the economy and businesses of Oakland and Alameda County during that time, making it a useful resource for researchers, historians, and collectors. Its compact size and intricate illustrations and listings make it a unique piece of American history.

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San Francisco city and county limit sign. Up for sale today is this San Francisco city and county limit boundary sign, from California. Made to the exact standards used from 1929 to 1934 by the California State Auto Association. Population and elevation are correct to the 1930 census. I can make this city limit sign for any city or town in California, or any other state. An original of these is very rare to find scrapped; they have long since been retired from service. You can expect to pay many hundreds of dollars to obtain one-if any even survive. So here is your chance to own an excellent display piece, without the hassle and expense of tracking one down on the collector’s market. Our San Francisco city limit sign is flat printed on steel, with completely accurate layout and fonts. It weighs about 6 lb. And is 21 by 12 inches. If you would like a different size, city name, or population number, please do not hesitate to inquire. This is a high quality, heavy steel, non-reflective replica sign-perfect for indoor or outdoor display. Accept no imitations that may be one-third this price, but are one-tenth the quality. No cheap tin to be found here, with the wrong fonts, layouts, size, shape, or any other manner of embarrassing imperfection. This one will make even the most discerning collector stick their nose into the sign, as it looks that good from that close! I can of course make these signs with any city name of your choice, and not just this style, even the classic US and state route markers, and the mileage and direction guide signs, from the era. Anything you would like, made with unsurpassed quality right here in the good old US of A. Figure about 8 lb. The watermark and bear logo in the design preview will not appear on the actual sign. We have begun adding a watermark because we have had problems with other companies copying our artwork to make lesser-quality imitations. You will only get this high level of quality in design and materials from Signs by Jake. Life doesn’t happen along the interstates. It’s against the law.

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35.5 x 35.5 cm (14 x 14 in). Map of Novato Ranch. Owned by the Novato Ranch Co. This is a scarce c. 1910 promotional map and real-estate brochure for Novato Ranch, issued by the Novato Land Company at a pivotal moment in the suburban development of Marin County. Measuring 14 x 14 inches, the front presents a detailed subdivision plan, while the verso provides an extensive question-and-answer guide that markets the land to prospective settlers and small farmers. The map charts an ambitious early twentieth-century subdivision carved from the historic Novato Rancho. The plan depicts hundreds of numbered lots, organized along newly surveyed roads and anchored by irrigated areas, creeks, and pockets of cultivated land. A small inset at lower left outlines the component ranches: Home Ranch, A Ranch, B Ranch, C Ranch, etc. Reflecting the gradual dismantling of large Mexican-era holdings into smaller agricultural and residential parcels. At right appears an extended promotional text, excerpted from the Post-Globe, extolling the ranch’s virtues: fertile alluvial soil, gentle climate, good water, and proximity to the California Northwestern Railroad. The piece markets Novato as a place where “ten thousand acres of the most fertile land in California” await transformation into profitable orchards, poultry farms, vineyards, and dairy operations. This rhetoric typifies the boosterism of the post-1900 Bay Area, when ranchos north of San Francisco were rapidly subdivided for smallholders and commuter farmers. The Verso: “Questions and Answers About Novato Ranch Lands”. The verso is an extraordinarily detailed Q&A marketing sheet, one of the more complete surviving examples of early suburban agricultural promotion in Marin County. Nearly fifty questions provide practical guidance and persuasive copy. The rhetorical style is classic for its era, reassuring Easterners and Midwesterners that Novato’s mild climate, proximity to Petaluma’s poultry industry, and rail access to San Francisco make it an ideal site for both farming and suburban living. The repeated insistence that “Novato leads Marin County” and that “large tracts will be cut into small farms” reveals the underlying philosophy of progressive small-farm subdivision, part of a broader regional shift from cattle ranching to diversified agriculture. Developers like the Novato Land Company targeted a national audience of aspiring farmers and middle-class settlers, promising both rural independence and easy access to San Francisco’s metropolitan market. This map also captures Novato just before paved road networks, improved regional transit, and the eventual construction of Highway 101 transformed it into a fully integrated commuter town. As such, the brochure documents an intermediate stage in the evolution of the North Bay landscape. Ephemeral real estate promotional maps of Northern California from this era are rare survivals, especially when both the map and the printed text are intact. No institutional examples of this specific Novato Ranch brochure are recorded in OCLC, and it appears to be absent from standard bibliographies of Marin development materials.

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San Francisco city and county limit sign. Up for sale today is this San Francisco city and county limit boundary sign, from California. Made to the exact standards used from 1929 to 1934 by the California State Auto Association. Population and elevation are correct to the 1930 census. I can make this city limit sign for any city or town in California, or any other state. An original of these is very rare to find scrapped; they have long since been retired from service. You can expect to pay many hundreds of dollars to obtain one-if any even survive. So here is your chance to own an excellent display piece, without the hassle and expense of tracking one down on the collector’s market. Our San Francisco city limit sign is flat printed on steel, with completely accurate layout and fonts. It weighs about 25 lb. And is 42 by 24 inches. If you would like a different size, city name, or population number, please do not hesitate to inquire. This is a high quality, heavy steel, non-reflective replica sign-perfect for indoor or outdoor display. Accept no imitations that may be one-third this price, but are one-tenth the quality. No cheap tin to be found here, with the wrong fonts, layouts, size, shape, or any other manner of embarrassing imperfection. This one will make even the most discerning collector stick their nose into the sign, as it looks that good from that close! I can of course make these signs with any city name of your choice, and not just this style, even the classic US and state route markers, and the mileage and direction guide signs, from the era. Anything you would like, made with unsurpassed quality right here in the good old US of A. Figure about 27 lb. The watermark and bear logo in the design preview will not appear on the actual sign. We have begun adding a watermark because we have had problems with other companies copying our artwork to make lesser-quality imitations. You will only get this high level of quality in design and materials from Signs by Jake. Life doesn’t happen along the interstates. It’s against the law.

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FAUST’S MAP Of CITY And COUNTY Of SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. Author: [San Francisco / California History]. Publisher Title: FAUST’S MAP Of CITY And COUNTY Of SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Publication: San Francisco: Published by H. Faust, (1892) Edition: 12th Edition. Description: Relief shown by hachures. Depicts drainage, rancho and tract names, block numbers, radial distances from Ferry Building, railroads and street railways, selected public buildings, etc. Map mounted at some past juncture, and then housed in a simple black wooden frame. Original printed buff wrappers attached to rear of framed map. Usual bit of age-toning. Modest wear & soiling. OCLC records 5 holding instituions. Established in 1989, Tavistock Books has recently moved from its former long-time Alameda CA location to Reno NV. We are a general antiquarian business, with material ranging from Aviation to Zoology, from the 16th C to the 21st. We have specialties in Dickens, History of Nursing, Children’s Serial Fiction & Western Americana. If the return is due to an error on our part, we will reimburse you the cost of your return. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to promptly resolve the rare problem that may arise. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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San Francisco City and County Limit highway sign. Up for sale today is this San Francisco City and County Limit boundary sign. Made to the exact standards as used from 1929 to 1934 by the California State Auto Association. Population and elevation are correct to the 1930 census. The sign is 21 x 12 inches and weighs a solid 6 pounds, 6 ounces, as it is constructed out of durable, heavy steel, for an appearance that is nearly indistinguishable from the old porcelain signs that were originally used back in the day. It has been faithfully rescaled from the original 36 x 24 inch sign for more convenient display. This is a high quality, heavy steel sign. Accept no imitations that may be one-third this price, but are one-tenth the quality. No cheap tin to be found here, with the wrong fonts, layouts, size, shape, or any other manner of embarrassing imperfection. This one will make even the most discerning collector stick their nose into the sign, as it looks that good from that close! Would you like a number not seen here? Or perhaps a different style? I can of course make these signs with any city name of your choice, and not just this style, but older and newer ones, and even the classic mileage, direction, and route shield signs from the era. Anything you would like, made with unsurpassed quality right here in the good old US of A.

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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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