Californian Collection

California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo)
5995752 California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach)

Donner memorial Bridge, Donner Lake, California, USA Date: circa 1930s

Eureka Inn, Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. Date: 1923

Volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak, California
On 22nd May 1915, Lassen Peak in California, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, erupted explosively - dramatically depicted in this postcard, taken from the town of Red Bluff

Flying Saucers Have Landed, book cover
FLYING SAUCERS HAVE LANDED, a book by Desmond Leslie and George Adamski. In it, Adamski tells of his meeting with a Venusian in the Californian desert on 20 November 1952

Vineyard - in Autumn colour - Napa Valley vineyards - above Calistoga in the Pallisade Mountains; California
ROG-14166 Vineyard - in Autumn colour - Napa Valley vineyards above Calistoga in the Pallisade Mountains, California, USA Vitis vinifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, USA
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, on the north side of the valley near the Royal Arches. Date: circa 1925

California, West Hollywood along Sunset Boulevard, Barney's Beanery

Pasadena, California, USA - Greetings from... Date: 1946

Firehouse, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA
Firehouse, Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 (Nevada County Historical Museum), Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Landscape from Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California, North America, USA

Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies
Compliments of Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies, as seen at the International Exposition in San Francisco, USA, 1894. 1894

San Diego Bay, California, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1782 (engraving)
XIR1272876 San Diego Bay, California, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1782 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

City of San Francisco viewed from Mount Tamalpais, under a blanket of fog. California
ROG-13941 City of San Francisco viewed from Mount Tamalpais, under a blanket of fog California USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hotel Little Lake, Little Lake California
Hotel Little Lake, Little Lake, California, America

Lavatory made out of the trunk of a Redwood
Lavatory made out of the trunk of a Giant Redwood Tree at Mount Patterson, California.The Twig lettering on the top reads Rest Room !

Californian redwood tree, 1888
Engraving showing a cowboy and horse pass through a tunnel in a giant redwood tree, California, 1888

Telescope Peak, Death Valley's highest point, Panamint Range, Inyo County, California, USA

Blue Hour at Artists Palette, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

The Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by Frank Gehry, Los Angeles, California, USA

Great 36 1-2 Inch Telescope at Lick Observatory, California (b/w photo)
8658176 Great 36 1-2 Inch Telescope at Lick Observatory, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance of Golden Gate, California (b/w photo)
8658151 Entrance of Golden Gate, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of Golden Gate, California)

Vineyard in California, c.1910 (print)
7293181 Vineyard in California, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Wine industry in California, USA. The grapes arrives by horsecar at the winery)

San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street
UIG5448293 San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street. It ran between San Francisco and Portland, c.1922 (b/w photo); Underwood Archives/UIG.

An Australian ladybird
5310166 An Australian ladybird; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Australian ladybird, Novius koebeli, which was successfully introduced into California by the fruit growers to control aphids)

1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo)
7134022 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene.); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise (b/w photo)
7133864 Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise (b/w photo); (add.info.: Circa 1920 - Clara Bow - The 'It' girl - reclining on a chaise); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

State University Buildings, California; Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo)
8644676 State University Buildings, California; Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State University Buildings)

Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)
8644027 Chinese gold mining in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese gold mining in California)

Cliff House, and Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Rest on the Road, Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo)
8644671 Cliff House, and Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Rest on the Road, Wells Fargo Stage (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliff House)

The old palms at Los Angeles (b/w photo)
8652998 The old palms at Los Angeles (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old palms at Los Angeles)

Cadrilla celebration (b/w photo)
8652993 Cadrilla celebration (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadrilla celebration)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo)
8659907 Modern Wonders, 1938: The World's Longest Bridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World's Longest Bridge)

San Francisco South from the Cliff House (b/w photo)
8658204 San Francisco South from the Cliff House (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: San Francisco South from the Cliff House)

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (b/w photo)
8658305 Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California)

Sea Adventure: The North-West Passage (colour litho)
8668766 Sea Adventure: The North-West Passage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North-West Passage)

Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief
5616640 Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief; (add.info.: Unicycle invented by Langmaak and Strief; San Francisco, USA 1893. 01/01/1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving)
6947875 Native indian from California, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native indian from California.Human races. Artwork " Encyclopedie d' Histoire Naturelle by Chenu)

1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields (b/w photo)
7134199 1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1889 - Prospectors going to the gold fields.); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

'San Francisco, California, Octr 6th 1851', 1851 (watercolour)
7295640 'San Francisco, California, Octr 6th 1851', 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.6x51.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No)

Up Yosemite Valley from the Foot of El Capitan, 1865-66 (albumen print)
8696801 Up Yosemite Valley from the Foot of El Capitan, 1865-66 (albumen print) by Watkins, Carleton Emmons (1829-1916); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Californian Balloon Railway, a novel way of travelling to the Californian Gold Rush
533989 The Californian Balloon Railway, a novel way of travelling to the Californian Gold Rush. Cartoon from Punch London 1849

Sutter's Mill, where the first gold was discovered in California (engraving)
8644013 Sutter's Mill, where the first gold was discovered in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutter's Mill)

Stump of a Big Tree (engraving)
8647837 Stump of a Big Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stump of a Big Tree)

The Pavilion, Garfield Beach, Great Salt Lake, Utah; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
8644687 The Pavilion, Garfield Beach, Great Salt Lake, Utah; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Conservatory and Music Stand (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Telescope, Lick Observatory; Chinese Restaurant, San Francisco (b/w photo)
8644666 Telescope, Lick Observatory; Chinese Restaurant, San Francisco (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescope)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677678 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo)
8664247 Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the news from Madame Tussaud's)

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"Exploring the Golden State: A Journey through Californian Wonders" Donner Memorial Bridge: Connecting history and nature, this bridge stands as a testament to resilience amidst the stunning backdrop of Donner Lake in California. Eureka Inn, Humboldt County: Nestled in the heart of Eureka, this charming inn invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds it. "Flying Saucers Have Landed": Delve into extraterrestrial mysteries with this captivating book cover that sparks curiosity about otherworldly encounters within California's borders. Witnessing Nature's Fury: The volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak serves as a reminder of both the raw power and breathtaking spectacle found within California's diverse landscapes. Autumn Splendor at Napa Valley Vineyards: As summer fades away, vibrant hues paint the Pallisade Mountains above Calistoga, offering an enchanting view among world-renowned vineyards. Pasadena's Timeless Charm: Discover the allure of this Southern Californian city where historic architecture blends seamlessly with modern vibrancy for an unforgettable experience. Theo Gier - Pure California Wines & Brandies: Savor the essence of California through every sip at Theo Gier's winery, where craftsmanship meets passion to create exceptional libations. Preserving History at Nevada City Firehouse: Step back in time as you explore this meticulously preserved firehouse in Nevada County—a testament to community dedication and heritage preservation. Ahwahnee Hotel - Yosemite National Park Retreat: Indulge your senses amidst Yosemite National Park's grandeur by immersing yourself in luxurious comfort at Ahwahnee Hotel—an oasis amid nature’s wonders. Zabriskie Point Vista - Death Valley National Park Beauty Unveiled: Stand atop Zabriskie Point and witness Mother Nature’s artistry unfold before your eyes—a breathtaking panorama in Inyo County's Death Valley National Park.