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RARE ORIGINAL 1907 ANTIQUE MAP OF SAN FRANCISCO SHOWING THE BURNED DISTRICT. DATED 1907 BELOW TITLE. PUBLISHED BY- U. S. G. HISTORICAL AND VERY DETAILED MAP OF SAN FRANCISCO SHOWING THE AFTERMATH AND DEVASTATION BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE 1906 EARTHQUAKE AND SUBSEQUENT THAT LEFT MUCH OF THE CITY IN RUINS. MAP SHOWS THE BOUNDARY OF THE BURNED AREA IN RED LINE WITH THE AREA DISTRICT OF BRICK STRUCTURES IN RED HACHURES AND AREAS WITH EARTHQUAKE BREAKS IN STREETS. MAP HAS A LIST AT TOP LEFT OF THE BUILDINGS THAT WERE DESTROYED IN THE DISTRICT. LEGEND AT LOWER LEFT WITH SCALE AND DATE AT BOTTOM CENTER. RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE MAP. MEASURES 13.5 X 10.25 INCHES. GOOD CONDITION, CREASES AS ISSUED, DISCOLORATION.

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DETAILS: Antique leather bound photo album depicting San Francisco shortly after the 1906 earthquake. There are 116 photographs in the album and every image is of the earthquake. The photographer appears to have started taking pictures shortly after it occurred as there are photos of the city ablaze, with smoke rising from buildings. The distinguishing feature about this photo album is that the original photographer / compiler took the time identify practically every photograph by it’s location or subject matter. The handful of photographs that do not have a caption appear to be secondary shots of a previously identified but from a different location. It should be noted that the photographer did not only record the destruction. They also took photographs of the recovery effort with photos of militia and national guard troops, Everyday people going about their lives, the shantytowns and tent camps, even an ambulance horse and buggy. In short it provides an exhaustive look into the earthquake and its immediate aftermath with important factual information of the photos. MEASUREMENTS: Album measures 8 x 10 inches with 75 double sided pages. There are 116 photographs in the album. 71 of the photographs measure approximately 6.5 x 4.5, The remaining 45 photographs measure approximately 3.25 x 3.0 inches. Minor fraying to leather side binding. Otherwise a very well preserved example. NOTE: Please note that the images of the photo album and photographs were taken in a professional fluorescent light box. For this reason some of the photo details and writing are not as clear as they would be when viewed in person. Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particular focus on counter culture materials.

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Very Rare pass allowing passage to the city after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and fire. These passes were to be presented to police or military to allow passage within the city which was closed to prevent looting. If you can find one of these most are signed by military or police Personnel. This rare one is signed by the mayor of the city. It is included with the glass case. This is a great piece of California History.

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17 RPPC Postcards San Francisco 1906 After the Fire Earthquake Real Photo Streets. 4 of them are taken right before the fire, some were captured during the fire, and the balance is after the Earthquake and the Fire that consumed the City. Cards undivided back from 1906. They are written on and posted. Check the Pictures to determine Condition for yourself. If you have questions about individual cards i can try to help.

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We take pride in offering top-notch service and ensuring a delightful shopping experience for our valued customers. Vintage Postcards with Character. Our vintage postcards may display age-related wear, typical for older items, each bearing its unique charm and history. Read item condition for more details. To aid your decision-making, we provide high-quality scanned listing photos on most postcards, allowing you to zoom in and assess the condition of the postcards. Explore Gimlet Grove’s store for a wide range of vintage postcards and so much more! New items are added daily, so be sure to check back frequently. Gimlet Grove Store.

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DETAILS: Antique leather bound photo album depicting San Francisco shortly after the 1906 earthquake. There are 116 photographs in the album and every image is of the earthquake. The photographer appears to have started taking pictures shortly after it occurred as there are photos of the city ablaze, with smoke rising from buildings. The distinguishing feature about this photo album is that the original photographer / compiler took the time identify practically every photograph by it’s location or subject matter. The handful of photographs that do not have a caption appear to be secondary shots of a previously identified but from a different location. It should be noted that the photographer did not only record the destruction. They also took photographs of the recovery effort with photos of militia and national guard troops, Everyday people going about their lives, the shantytowns and tent camps, even an ambulance horse and buggy. In short it provides an exhaustive look into the earthquake and its immediate aftermath with important factual information of the photos. MEASUREMENTS: Album measures 8 x 10 inches with 75 double sided pages. There are 116 photographs in the album. 71 of the photographs measure approximately 6.5 x 4.5, The remaining 45 photographs measure approximately 3.25 x 3.0 inches. Minor fraying to leather side binding. Otherwise a very well preserved example. NOTE: Please note that the images of the photo album and photographs were taken in a professional fluorescent light box. For this reason some of the photo details and writing are not as clear as they would be when viewed in person. Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particular focus on counter culture materials.

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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA USA GELATIN PHOTOGRAPH 1906 EARTHQUAKE #3 BLUMBERG PHOTO. With an estimated moment magnitude of 7.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), it created high-intensity shaking from Eureka on the North Coast to the Salinas Valley, an agricultural region to the south of the San Francisco Bay Area. Devastating fires soon broke out in San Francisco and lasted for several days. More than 3,000 people died and over 80% of the city was destroyed. The event is remembered as the deadliest earthquake in the history of the United States. The death toll remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California’s history and high on the list of worst American disasters.

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California Casket Company Hardcover Catalogue 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. For sale today is an original hardcover from the California Casket Company. A quick check shows that the listed address in the book – 934 & 936 Mission Street – was likely before the great San Francisco earthquake. After the disaster, the company moved, due to severe damage. Folks, this hardcover book is a peek back in time. The book shows wear, as you can see, but that wear is mostly on the front and back cloth cover. The pages, which are gilded in gold on the outside, are all here – and in good condition. Take a look at the photos. This is an extremely rare volume. It was obtained from the estate of a central California mortician. Keep your eyes open. Will be sent with SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION required. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

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SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE California Fire Disaster 1st Report 1906 Old Newspaper. Offered is an original, collectible newspaper (NOT a copy/reproduction): OAKLAND HERALD–3:30 Edition, April 18, 1906. 1906 San Francisco earthquake Early 1st report on same day it happened. A quite rare newspaper, as not only is this not the more famous (and more common) San Francisco CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER newspaper of April 19 but it is a day earlier yet equally as dramatic. Remember that Oakland is just across the bay from San Francisco. The bold, banner headline announces: ” 500 PERSONS KILLED IN SAN FRANCISCO HORROR ” ” People of Oakland Be Calm—Danger Has Passed ” ” ATHENS OF PACIFIC ESCAPES WITH LESS DAMAGE THAN ANY OTHER CITY ” ” Garden City of San Jose in Ruins—Hotels and Theaters Collapse “. There is a wealth of subheads throughout the eight pages as the latest news arrives at the printing office. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at the central fold with some perforation, a few archival mends inside, generally in good condition for a newspaper of this era. Please Note: All of our offerings are 100% authentic! We do not offer reprints or reproductions of any kind. They are guaranteed to be original! Links to Archival Storage Options & Certificates of Authenticity Are Below! Historical reports may be beautiful or ugly, but they are always informative. While we rejoice in the beautiful heroic, discovery, amazing feats, etc. , we at History’s Newsstand also offer “the ugly” for we are determined to learn from the wrongs of the past – understanding, to do so, we must be willing to look these wrongs directly in the face and shout NO MORE! It is for this reason many Black Americans collect historic slave ads, Jews collect reports regarding the Holocaust, women collect coverage of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, etc.. If you find any to be offensive, we agree! Hopefully this is an indication we are moving in the right direction. For this specific item, A U. The S&H will be calculated by using the highest item’s S&H as the base cost, and then adding a small amount for each additional newspaper. The per-item additional cost for newspapers, folders, portfolios, and presentation cases vary according to size and weight. We will still provide tracking and insure them at our expense. Are not included in our quoted S&H. If You Are Unhappy With Your Order. We have been both collectors and dealers in rare newspapers since 1975, serve as consultants to multiple museums, and are members of both the Ephemera Society of America and the American Antiquarian Society. Knowing every item we offer is guaranteed to be authentic. Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers P. Desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things. We hope you understand! Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.

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