San Francisco is a vibrant and culturally diverse city located on the west coast of the United States in the state of California. Known for its iconic landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and progressive values, San Francisco is one of the most popular and visited cities in the country. Here are key aspects of San Francisco:1. **Golden Gate Bridge:** Perhaps the most iconic symbol of the city, the Golden Gate Bridge spans the entrance to San Francisco Bay and is renowned for its stunning views and distinctive orange color.2. **Alcatraz Island:** Located in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island was a former federal prison and is now a popular tourist attraction. The prison housed notorious criminals, and tours offer insights into its history.3. **Cable Cars:** San Francisco is famous for its historic cable cars, a unique and charming form of public transportation. Visitors often enjoy riding the cable cars to experience the city's hills and take in scenic views.4. **Chinatown:** San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the oldest and largest in North America. It features vibrant streets filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.5. **Fisherman's Wharf:** A bustling waterfront area, Fisherman's Wharf is known for its seafood restaurants, street performers, and attractions like Pier 39, which features shops and the popular sea lion colony.6. **Hilly Terrain:** San Francisco is characterized by its steep hills, which provide unique and picturesque views of the city. Lombard Street is famous for being the "crookedest" street in the world.7. **Tech Hub:** The city is a major center for technology and innovation, with Silicon Valley located nearby. Companies such as Apple, Google, and Facebook have a significant presence in the region.8. **Cultural Diversity:** San Francisco is known for its diverse population and inclusive culture. The city has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights and is home to the historic Castro district.9. **Parks and Green Spaces:** Golden Gate Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world, offers a variety of attractions, including the California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden. The city is also known for its numerous smaller parks.10. **Art and Culture:** San Francisco has a rich cultural scene with numerous museums, theaters, and galleries. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the de Young Museum, and the Asian Art Museum are among the notable cultural institutions.11. **Bay Area:** The city is part of the larger San Francisco Bay Area, which includes neighboring cities like Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose. The Bay Area is known for its economic vitality, cultural diversity, and natural beauty.12. **Progressive Values:** San Francisco has a reputation for being socially and politically progressive, advocating for environmental sustainability, social justice, and inclusivity.San Francisco's unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and innovation make it a dynamic and distinctive city on the global stage. It continues to attract residents, visitors, and businesses from around the world.Measures 24 x 36.Backed by linen.
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Richard Misrach is a contemporary American photographer known for his large-scale photographs of the American landscape. Born on February 25, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, Misrach began his career in the 1970s and has since become renowned for his captivating and thought-provoking images.One of Misrach's most notable bodies of work is titled "Desert Cantos," a series that explores the vast desert landscapes of the American West. These photographs depict the interplay between human presence and the natural environment, often highlighting the impact of human activity on these seemingly untouched spaces. Through his meticulous compositions and use of color, Misrach prompts viewers to contemplate issues related to ecology, politics, and the intersection of nature and civilization.Another significant project by Misrach is "The Golden Gate," a series of photographs focusing on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. These images capture the iconic landmark from various angles and distances, showcasing its beauty and symbolic importance within the urban landscape.Misrach's work has been widely exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. His photographs are held in numerous prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).Over the course of his career, Richard Misrach has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of photography. His work continues to inspire and provoke discussions about the relationship between humans and the natural world.Measures 11.5 x 14 Verso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
19th century inlaid mahogany card table, rectangular fold-over top with canted front corners, decorated with banded and strung edge with central inlaid fan motif, frieze decorated with geometric inlay, over a single action gate-leg base with square tapering supportsDimensions: Height: 77cm Length/Width: 83cm Depth/Diameter: 40cm
A George III Mahogany Rectangular Tea Table of serpentine outline, with moulded edge to top, fitted one frieze drawer and on square tapered reeded legs, 35ins wide x 18ins deep x 29ins high Provenance: Roseberys Sale 21/02/23, Lot 408 - Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best-known as the author John Le Carré This is no concertina action, otherwise it would be stated, and it is just a gate leg
The Gentleman’s Magazine, 1755. An early mention of George Washington in a London magazine. A report, reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with Colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...". This is very early & rather unusual mention of George Washington, being just 23 years old. The additional high points in this issue are first an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue & takes over 3 1/2 pages. Among other items of interest in this magazine are: "A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn (New Bern)," "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations. "Journal of Public Transactions in America," an article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..."; a full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" and much more. The American map called for is lacking. The page numbers are 244-335, plus one each a title page of St Johns Gate. With full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Bound with June 1755 having a highlight of the dispute between the Assembly and the Governor of Pennsylvania. Speeches of Indian chiefs and a nice description of shells with an illustration. Many snippets of America, including a description of the penalties for anyone to visit Louisbourg, the capital of the French province of Île-Royale (present-day Cape Breton Island) during the War of the Austrian Succession, known as King George's War in the British colonies. Had they visited in a four-month period, the sentence was to have one’s ear cut off, 39 lashes and seizure of assets and exclusion from government.Approximate Dimensions: h. 8", w. 5"Condition:Bound together in excellent condition with the original binding string. American map is not present.
Anchor blocks by Richter Brandenburg Gate, Berlin & "New Series" set plus design plan & stone puzzle Lot comprises:A new wooden stone building box set containing 141 blocks and is in as new condition. Purchased by vendor in 2015 price $100A new wooden stone building box "Conversion Set" of 147 blocks and is in as new condition. Purchased by vendor in 2014 price $135Large quantity of coloured copy paper plansAn Anchor heart shaped stone puzzle in nine pieces.
Nine boxed Kernow Model Rail Centre OO gauge items of rolling stock to include K1003 LSWR Gate Stock BR Crimson Set 363, K1004 LSWR Gate Stock BR (SR) green set 373, SB002E, SB007A, SB007C, SB002H, SB007D, SB006J & SB007B plus a boxed Revolution OO gauge IZA/Habfis twin van and 2 x Flangeway FRutch Mermaid items of rolling stock (12 items)
A pair of woodcuts from The Nuremberg Chronicle, the first secular published book. It tells the history of the earth through seven "ages." The first one shows the recto LXVI, this piece shows a fictitious view of the visionary temple of Ezekiel. It includes the first figure of the temple edifice, a second similar figure, and two figures showing the ornamentation of the gate. The verso LXVI shows the ground view of the posterior gate, elevation of the east gate and appendages, and elevation of the north edifice. The second page is from Folio LI and show images of the city of Treviso, near Venice. Both pages are double sided as they were removed from a book. These pieces most likely came from two separate books as there is some slight size difference in the two sheets. There are two editions of the book, the first in Latin and the second in German. Although many towns and cities in Europe and the Near East are illustrated in the book, 49 of them were printed with only 14 different woodblocks. Hartmann Schedel; Anton Koberger published in Nuremberg by Anton Koberger in 1493. Approximate Dimensions:h. 16.5", w. 12.25" - one page, h. 17", w. 11.25" - second pageCondition:Pages have a light crease across bottom third and some toning overall. Some mounting tape present on one sheet from a previous framing. Pages are chipping at edges.
![[The Lord of the Rings:] The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King. London: George Allen & Unwin L](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/460eb7d6-a172-4efe-854a-b0fc00a88668/4567d980-f771-4be0-9bd3-b0fc00aa7558/468x382.jpg)
[The Lord of the Rings:] The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954-5. First editions, first impressions, 3 volumes, 8vo, 423, 352, 416 pp. original red cloth, textblock top edges dyed red, folding map printed in red and black to rear of each volume, Fellowship with map ('A Part of the Shire) and line-drawing of the gate of Moria in text (both full-page), half-page line-drawing of Dwarven runes on p. 333. Spines rolled and sunned, scattered markings to cloth (chiefly to spines), tips bumped, fading to dye on top edges of textblocks, a few trivial marks to text, contemporary ownership inscriptions in pen or pencil to front free endpapers, Fellowship with bleeding of edge-dye into free endpapers and to top margins of final few leaves, free endpapers browned, Two Towers endpapers spotted, Return of the King front board very slightly sprung [Hammond A5 a i-iii](3) Respectively 3000, 3250 and 7000 copies were printed, making 3000 the maximum possible number of first-impression sets in existence.The Return of the King with the signature mark '4' and sagging type on p. 49, priority not assigned. The lot sold on behalf of Oxfam UK.
A collection of three Edwardian circa 1900s mahogany inlaid side tables. One gate leg sutherland table with castors of small proportions, each with various table tops of square and hexagonal forms with inlay to edge over tapering supports united by stretchers. Measures approx 70 x 60 x 60 cm.
Coal Mining Interest - a National Coal Board sign, New Hucknall Colliery, Signals For Main Trunk And Gate Conveyors; an accompanying black and white reprint photograph; two Horstman mechanical timers, for attaching to gas lamps, one dated 1959; two other signs, Beware of Locomotive or Moving Wagons; Danger Hydrogen gas & colzalene (6)
Edwardian simulated rosewood bedside pot cupboard with arch cresting, single door with moulded panel on platform base. 40cm wide approx. together with a single drop leaf gate action table with solid rosewood top, a 17th century oak drop leaf gateleg table and a Regency style mahogany music Canterbury and a early 19th century oak bow fronted hanging blind corner cupboard. (5) (B.P. 21% + VAT)
![Ephemera. [Postal history & horology]: 2pp letter from George Stacey, clock maker of Worksop, to Thomas Hallam Juni](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/662cb969-5584-4034-a004-b10000c209d5/a22dee5f-064a-4550-b55b-b10001083b22/468x382.jpg)
Ephemera. [Postal history & horology]: 2pp letter from George Stacey, clock maker of Worksop, to Thomas Hallam Junior, Watch Maker, of Bridle Smith Gate, Nottingham, dated 1852, envelope with Penny Red stamp, other 19th c manuscripts, various, an 18th c wash and pencil landscape attributed to Thomas Hearne, 10.5 x 18cm, 9 early 20th c colour postcards, including World War One and humour, 10 b/w photographs of Japan and native domestic real life, Taisho/Showa period, a medieval inspired illuminated vellum picture, clipped autograph signature of General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC, GCB, GCMG (1839 –1908), dinner invitation from Robert Arkwright of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire, as High Sheriff of the aforementioned county, printed on card, 1830 & 1831 manuscript account for Thomas Harrison of Tibthorpe, Yorkshire, an 1862 furnishing bill, mid-20th c manuscript accounts notebook along with a list of relations and present, 18th c family genealogical notes, Hebrew printing, etc
![British India and the Raj. An album, [30]ff illustrated with albumen and further photographic prints, late 19th and early 20t](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/662cb969-5584-4034-a004-b10000c209d5/44faf04e-3f64-4f29-98e3-b1000108c5f7/468x382.jpg)
British India and the Raj. An album, [30]ff illustrated with albumen and further photographic prints, late 19th and early 20th c, including two sepia photographs of Calcutta, one of which is a view along Chitpore Road, further images, most of which are named within the plate, Bengal, corpses and scenes of famine, three b/w and sepia photographs of domestic real life, etc., each pasted onto card leaves, and two loosely-inserted sepia depictions of the Reisdency and Bailey Gate, Lucknow, black cloth binding c 1930, oblong folio (37 x 46cm)
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