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Published for the History of the World by Henry Bill, New York. Fine early view of San Francisco, looking out over the City from the West towards Yerba Buena Island. Published only 5 years after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1849, the view shows the boom town and remarkable growth of the City. Though by this time San Francisco was a bustling, robust settlement, it was still quite a small community, with the buildings merging rapidly into the rural surrounding hills. 16 x 9 inches, very good condition for age, quite clean and great color! Does have a very small repaired stub tear of 3/4 inch in the border margin (does not extend into lithograph).

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This is a hand-colored lithograph view of San Francisco from 1854, published by Henry Bill for his History of the World. The view is a bird’s-eye perspective taken from Nob Hill, looking down California Street toward the bay and Yerba Buena Island. The print was produced in several editions between 1850 and 1857, with this specific one dating to the 1854 publication.

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So you only pay what it actually costs from my ZIP. On the listing to view. Other carriers and services. Artwork Title & Overview. Artist/Publisher: Henry Bill, New York. Publisher Note (visible): Published for the History of the World by Henry Bill, New York. Medium: Lithograph possibly original three-color stone lithograph according to the label from Lyons Ltd. Subject: A panoramic view of San Francisco from the mid-19th century, labeled with notable landmarks such as. ???? About Henry Bill. Henry Bill was a 19th-century American publisher known for his historical prints and books, particularly those that accompanied atlases or large-format “views” of cities. This print of San Francisco is characteristic of his work in documenting American urban development during the Gold Rush and expansion periods. Print Authenticity & Label Info. Label on the back Lyons Ltd. Antique Prints suggests this may be an original three-color stone lithograph circa 1856. Sorry I noticed that I didn’t get a full photo of the back and it is already packaged up – It has a wire and ready to hang =. Frame It Shops & Gallery (Citrus Heights/Carmichael) suggests it was professionally framed, possibly in the 1980s-1990s. The artwork appears to be in moderate condition with some age-toning and light warping, common in authentic mid-19th-century paper.

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Famous Seal Rocks in Western San Francisco, California. An antique Photochrom released by the Detroit Photographic Co (DPC) in 1901. Photographer: William Henry Jackson. Photo and Credits embossed on front. A panoramic format, less common than the bigger photochroms. 9×17 cm 3 1/2×7 in. Check out my other auctions for more photos. Thanks for looking and…

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Fine Jacob Shew California CDV of Henry Whitney Bellows USSC President. Henry Whitney Bellows (June 11, 1814 – January 30, 1882) was an American clergyman, and the planner and president of the United States Sanitary Commission, the leading soldiers’ aid society, during the American Civil War. Under his leadership, the USSC became the largest and most effective organization dedicated to supporting the health and efficiency of the Union army.

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Antique 1855 View of San Francisco, California Henry Bill, Bird’s Eye, Map. Henry Bill View or Map of San Francisco 1855 This illustration shows San Francisco Bat as seen from Nob Hill in 1855, looking down California Street. Published by Henry Bill for the 1855 Edition of History of the World. Approx 18″ x 12.25″ The condition of this print is good. It’s been folded multiple times, and the folds have been secured with clear tape to prevent tearing. There are some tears along the front, also carefully taped. There is some dirt along the edges especially, and some water staining. The image is still sharp and vibrant. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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Nice approx 12.5″x18.5″ Older wood frame Original can see creases and some spots as seen in pics.

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Henry Behrens Wade (1862 – 1891) San Francisco California Artist died at the age of 29. This lovely folk art painting is dated 1872 so he was 10 years old when it was painted. Water Color Painting on paper. Wild goose in foreground- a piece of Californian history. Wade was a pupil of Carl Eisenschimel. He died in San Francisco in 1891. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “downtownnycity” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Henry Behrens Wade
• Signed By: Henry Behrens Wade
• Signed: Yes
• Material: Board
• Framing: Framed
• Region of Origin: California, USA
• Subject: Birds, Landscape
• Type: Painting
• Year of Production: 1872
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Americana, Impressionism, Tonalism
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Handmade: Yes
• Time Period Produced: 1850-1899

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1852 San Francisco Bird’s Eye View from The History of the World: Comprising a General History Both Ancient and Modern of All the Principal Nations of the Globe; Their Rise Progress, Present Condition, Etc. By Samuel Maunder to Which is Added A Complete History of the United States to the Present Time, Including the Late War with Mexico, California, Etc. Edited by John Inman. The Whole Embellished with Numerous Engravings, Representing Battle Scenes, Coronations, Etc. I and 1855 Vol. 760 pages; 744 pages + 1 page ad. Black moroccan embossed leather over boards with gilt lettered spine, red labels, and gilt embellished panels. Marbled endpapers and edges. Ex-library with embossed blind seal, penciled in Dewey decimal on blank page after text in volume II. Both volumes have scattered foxing and light staining here and there in in text– volume I more so than volume II. The fold-outs are listed below. Volume I: Spine is well worn, missing labels and has cracks at back and bottom hinges though intact. , and extremities are well worn. Hand colored Map of the Nations is torn, folded incorrectly and has creases. Volume II: Spine well worn, extremities very rubbed, corners worn through, library mark in fountain pen on bottom label. Fold-out of San Francisco is in very good condition with just usual folds, a weak area at intersecting folds, tear at left just touching image area and some foxing to far right border area. Please use photo as an integral part of the description. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\North America Maps”. The seller is “*thistles*” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• US State: California
• Cartographer/Publisher: Henry Bill
• Year Manufactured: 1852
• City: San Francisco
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
• Subject: City Views
• Date Range: 1852
• Type: Printed (Lithograph)
• Format: Bird’s Eye View
• Year: 1852
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Theme: Cities & Towns
• Region: California
• Country: USA
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Country/Region: United States of America

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Framed Map of San Francisco 1852 Published for History of the World – Henry Bill. Original print of San Francisco 1862. The map was published for the THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD BY HENRY BILL NEW YORK. Directly under the image it says, entered according to act of congress in the year 1852 by Henry Bill in the clerk’s office of the district court for the district of Conneticut. This followed by a signature. The sky appears to be pale blue green. Condition: Creasing (horizontal and vertical) THE PRINT IS VERY CREASED especially in the lower right hand corner. It measures approximately 17 inches wide by 10 inches tall. The item “Framed Map of San Francisco 1852 Published for History of the World Henry Bill” is in sale since Friday, January 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\North America Maps”. The seller is “pahav-13″ and is located in Burlingame, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Year: 1856
• Type: City Map
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Date Range: 1800-1899
• US State: California
• City: San Francisco

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