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Album of Sutro Heights, San Francisco, California [cover title]. Title: Album of Sutro Heights, San Francisco, California [cover title] Publication: Leipzig: Carl Garte, n. Description: 6¼” x 5″, accordion fold with 24 photo-lithograph panels, including a double-p. Plan of Sutro Heights, a portrait of Adolph Sutro, beach scenes, statuary, gardens, and 3 scenes of dogs; original decorative red wrappers stamped in black; back cover loose, otherwise very good. Summary of Sutro Heights affixed to the inside rear cover. Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA). All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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NOTE: STAMP PAIR HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE COVER BUT ARE UNDAMAGED. 1860s San Francisco Local Carrier Cover. This envelope was sent within the city of San Francisco, utilizing a specialized carrier service rather than the standard cross-country postal routes. Postmark: SAN FRANCISCO / APR / 13 / CAL. Cotter Esq / San Francisco. The Stamps: A vertical pair of 1-cent blue Benjamin Franklin stamps (Scott #63). These were issued starting in 1861. The 2-cent total paid for the “city carrier” rate, which was separate from the regular 3-cent “drop letter” or domestic rate. Historical Context: Before the U. San Francisco, with its rapidly growing population of merchants and gold-seekers, had one of the most active carrier systems in the country. The Recipient: Edward B. Cotter was a well-known San Francisco figure in the 1860s, appearing in city directories as a clerk and later associated with the local court system. Type: Hand-carved Cork “Killer”. Form: This specific design is a geometric or “petal” pattern. You can see four distinct lobes or “leaves” radiating from a central point, intended to thoroughly deface the stamps so they could not be reused. Method: Postmasters at the time often took a standard bottle cork and carved a unique design into the end with a penknife. Because these were handmade, no two are exactly alike, which makes “fancy cancels” a highly specialized area of collecting. Why San Francisco Cancels are Notable. San Francisco was famous for its wide variety of unique cork cancels during the 1860s. Ink Consistency: The oily, heavy black ink seen here was typical for the period; it was designed to soak into the paper fibers to prevent washing and re-use. At Electro Antiques, we are dedicated to rescuing, rediscovering, and restoring this history of electronics and computing, reviving and preserving it for future generations. We also specialize in signs, advertising, and some ephemera. All of our items are genuine, vintage or antique items, unless they are otherwise noted as a reproduction.

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1932 Chinese-American Merchant Cover & Order – Suey Wo (Gilroy) to Kwong Yick & Co. Commercial Merchant Cover with original business enclosure. 2¢ Red Washington (Scott #634), rotary press printing. Circular Date Stamp (CDS). Vertical Purple Handstamp (Center). This is a traditional Chinese. It reads vertically from top to bottom. It identifies the item as belonging to the. Machine Cancel -Seven Horizontal Wavy Lines. Kwong Yick & Co. Importers & Exporters, 941-943 Grant Avenue. Letter Transcription & Content. The enclosure is a formal. Handwritten in Chinese calligraphy on red-lined paper. It lists specific quantities of various goods. The top characters denote a formal business request or receipt. Listings: The vertical columns list high-value trade items. While several characters represent specific medicinal herbs and dried foodstuffs, notable mentions include. (possibly mushrooms or roots). Mentions the date and the specific account/balance details between the Gilroy and San Francisco merchants. It includes a purple “Suey Wo” chop/stamp matching the return address on the envelope. This cover illustrates the supply chain between a local Chinese grocery/general store. In Gilroy and a major importer/exporter. In San Francisco’s Chinatown. Was a cornerstone of San Francisco Chinatown commerce for decades. The envelope features beautiful, lithographed English typography alongside Chinese characters. Used a custom-printed return address, signifying a high level of professional establishment. The Great Depression Context. Despite the economic hardship of 1932, this document shows the continued flow of specialized goods (likely medicinal herbs, tea, or dried foods) between rural and urban Chinese centers. At Electro Antiques, we are dedicated to rescuing, rediscovering, and restoring this history of electronics and computing, reviving and preserving it for future generations. We also specialize in signs, advertising, and some ephemera. All of our items are genuine, vintage or antique items, unless they are otherwise noted as a reproduction.

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1858 San Francisco, California to Andover, Massachusetts – Transcontinental Double-Rate Postal Cover Via Steamship. Historical Narrative & Postal History Context. This historic transcontinental cover was mailed from San Francisco in January 1858 and sent via the Panama route to Miss Emma L. Horwell at the historic Abbott Female Seminary (Abbot Academy) in Andover, Massachusetts. On January 5, 1858. She arrived at the. And hauled across the Isthmus to. Where it was distributed to the rail lines heading north to Andover, Massachusetts. Postal Rates & Philatelic Details. 20 cents, representing a scarce transcontinental. (2 × 10¢ per 1/2 ounce for distances exceeding 3,000 miles) under the U. Features a slightly overlapped pair of 10-cent green George Washington perforated issues (Scott #32 or #33). Both stamps boast intact perforations and very strong, well-centered designs. Faint but legible black San Francisco, Cal. Town cancel overlapping the stamps and envelope. “San”, “Cal”, “Jan”, and the “18” of the year date are clearly discernible. The upper-left corner features contemporary era handwriting identifying the vessel. Extremely clean presentation with excellent eye appeal. The stamp pair is beautifully positioned with clear margins and intact perforations. The cover is open and. Missing its back flap. The reverse features light, vintage pencil docketing from previous philatelic collections/dealers, reading. “Type 3 double rates”.

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Postal History. 1937 Russia USSR Zeppelin Postal Stamp Cover to San Francisco California CA USA.

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Depicts 1906 Jamaica Postcard Cover. From Kingston to San Francisco California to Ashfield NSW. Postmarked June 19, 1906.

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The product is a vintage oyster loaf menu from San Francisco, California, featuring cover art by renowned illustrator Andrew Loomis. This collectible piece was created in 1952 and showcases the unique and artistic flair of Loomis’ mermaid-themed design. The menu serves as a nostalgic piece of American culinary history, adding a touch of charm and character to any collection of vintage paper items.

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1850s Freeman & Co Express San Francisco X4 Paste-up Half, Paid Frank CA Coast Route Cover. Faulty with about 50% of back missing.

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