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These softcover, antique books were published in San Francisco by the California Historical Society and feature historical topics written by various authors. With special attributes such as being numbered and belonging to the Historical Society, these original publications are a valuable addition to any history enthusiast’s collection. Made in the United States, these unique volumes offer a glimpse into the past of California and its surrounding areas. 1933 March, June, September (2copies). 1934 March (2copies), June, December. 1935 March, June, December.

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This historical relic is a section of a San Francisco cable car, a symbol of the city’s rich history and cultural heritage. It is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of travel memorabilia, especially those with a passion for California’s unique transportation system. Crafted with intricate details, this collectible piece is perfect for display in homes or offices, and is sure to spark conversations and admiration. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of San Francisco’s iconic cable car history. A souvenir paperweight comprised of a relic section of wire cable mounted on a relic segment of dense steel cable rail, each salvaged from the San Francisco Cable Car System. The cable section is cut and displayed to show the multiple strands of which it is comprised in cross section at each end. The souvenir bears two round seals of authentication, each with a small rendering in the center of the iconic cable car.

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In good condition, roughly 100 pages, please look at the table of contents for the length of the gold rush story.

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Oscar Victor Lange was a leading photographer and occasional landscape painter in the San Francisco Bay Area of California during the late 19th century. His work is typically credited as O.

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December 1932 & June 1933 issues of the California Historical Society Quarterly. Includes 2 fantastic, rarely intact fold-out posters in excellent condition well-attached as published. Fantastic collection of articles written by the pre-eminent writers of California history & culture. Engravings, maps, art, tables, etc. Are found in these publications. Wonderful reading for both amateur and professional historians. These 90 year old publications are in very good condition overall but not perfect. Interior pages very good. Spines show some rubbing and age toning. 1932 volume very good exterior and interior. 1933 volume exterior is good with defects on spine, interior condition is very good. Look at photos and assess condition for yourself. The California Historical Society is the official historical society of California. It was founded in June 1871 by a group of prominent Californian politicians and professors at Santa Clara University. The Society maintains a collection of historical documents, photographs, art and other research materials, awards the annual California Historical Society Book Prize, and publishes. (previously called California Historical Society Quarterly) an academic journal, in association with the University of California Press. The collection includes 50,000 volumes of books and pamphlets; 4,000 manuscript collections; 500,000 photographs; printed ephemera, periodicals, posters, broadsides, maps, and newspapers; the Kemble Collection on Western Printing and Publishing; 5,000 works of art, including paintings, drawings, and lithographs; and numerous artifacts and costumes. Please read condition description, look at photos closely, & ask questions to assess condition for yourself. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Books”. The seller is “rarevintage-1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Book Title: California Historical Society Quarterly
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Topic: California History
• Format: Paperback
• Features: Illustrated
• Author: various authors
• Book Series: California Historical Society Quarterly
• Language: English
• Publisher: California Historical Society
• Genre: California History

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San Francisco Sacramento California Counties Historical Book Lot Of 6 2 Signed. Binding a little loose on Missions. A couple are signed. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “bruinfan67″ and is located in this country: US. 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, Korea, South, 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, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, 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-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, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Topic: Historical
• Subject: History

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Signed at lower right Ma… ?? Ready for display as is, but can use deep cleaning and retouching in few places. Painting: 9″ x 13″. Framed : 11 1/2″ x 15 1/2″. Please note: colors can be slightly different in real life than shown at a scans. Please see DETAILED scans for condition. Thank You and good luck. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS. The item “1800’S HISTORICAL PAINTING. MISSION SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS CALIFORNIA SIGNED” is in sale since Sunday, March 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “amdatial” and is located in California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: SIGNED
• Style: Americana
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Quantity Type: 1
• Painting Surface: PRESSED BOARD
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: 1800-1899
• Year: 1890’S TO EARLY 1900’S
• Features: Framed
• Width (Inches): 13″
• Color: BLUE BROWN GREEN
• Subject: CALIFORNIA MISSION
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 9″

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Signed at lower right Ma… ?? Ready for display as is, but can use deep cleaning and retouching in few places. Painting: 9″ x 13″. Framed : 11 1/2″ x 15 1/2″. Please note: colors can be slightly different in real life than shown at a scans. Please see DETAILED scans for condition. Thank You and good luck. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS. The item “1800’S HISTORICAL PAINTING. MISSION SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS CALIFORNIA SIGNED” is in sale since Monday, December 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “amdatial” and is located in California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: SIGNED
• Style: Americana
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Quantity Type: 1
• Painting Surface: PRESSED BOARD
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: 1800-1899
• Year: 1890’S TO EARLY 1900’S
• Features: Framed
• Width (Inches): 13″
• Color: BLUE BROWN GREEN
• Subject: CALIFORNIA MISSION
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 9″

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