kunsting frank (37 risultati)

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead (Statement of Account) printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink. Datelined June 30, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, two horizontal fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a paper stub tipped-in at bottom on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead (Statement of Account) from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson of Sacramento, California to F. (Frank) Kunsting. There are listed transactions between May 16 and June 29. Each transaction has the abbreviation, "Mdse." A stamp on front shows this bill or statement was paid. The printed header reads, "In Acc't with Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson." Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson was a hardware company founded by Charles Holbrook, John Merrill, and James B. Stetson. Holbrook and Merrill originally came from New Hampshire and Maine, respectively, and began work in Sacramento. Stetson had his own company called James B. Stetson & Company which merged in 1878 with Holbrook, Merrill & Company to form Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson as an incorporation in 1882. Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson eventually became one of the most prominent hardware stores in San Francisco and Sacramento and remained in business until the 1950s.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink. No date at top but there is a handwritten date of August 16, [19]00 at the bottom over a stamp showing the bill was paid. Location is Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 5 1/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, offsetting on front, and a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Lavenson's of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting. Kunsting bought three line items, among which is "1 pair [--?] Rubber Boots." The printed header reads, "Bought of Lavenson's Dependable Footwear. 628 & 630 K St., Cor. Seventh." Printed text at the top reads, "Sole Agents for Laird SChober & Co.'s Famous Ladies, Misses and Children's Shoes; Hanan & Son's Celebrated Shoes.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink. Datelined April 19, 1901 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, a few vertical fold lines, and a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from the Capital Soap Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting bought one line item, "5 [Boxes?] Crystal." Inscription under line item: "Delivered to L. St. Stable." The printed header reads, "Capital Soap Co., 1423 to 1431 Front Street; Extra Quality, Laundry & Toilet Soap. Bringing Light & Comfort in Every Home." John Blair is listed as President and W. D. Knights as Secretary.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead (Statement of Account) printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink and pencil. Datelined August 1, 1900 in Sacramento, California. Statement includes a printed, unfilled-in date of "189_." 5 1/2"" x 4 3/4." Paper is relatively fragile. Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, a few tiny closed tears on front-left edge, and a paper stubbed tipped in at bottom edge on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead (Statement of Account) from Standard Oil Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. The statement includes two numerical entries for July 18 and 26. Pencil inscription below the transactions notes that this statement, bill, or invoice was paid to Standard Oil on August 9, 1900. The printed header reads, "To Standard Oil Company, Dr." Standard Oil Company was an American oil production, refining, transportation, and marketing company. It was founded in 1863 by John D. Rockefeller and Henry Flagler and incorporated in 1870. While Standard Oil became one of the most profitable oil businesses in the world at the time, it was not without controversy. Standard Oil was a monopoly and used questionable business tactics to suppress competition. Following the passage of antitrust legislation, Standard Oil was eventually dissolved in 1911 when the United States Supreme Court ruled that it was an illegal monopoly. Standard Oil was subsequently broken into forty-three companies including BP, Chevron, and ExxonMobil.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead (Statement of Account) printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink and pencil. Datelined June 30, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 7." Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, two horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead (Statement of Account) from Baker & Hamilton to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. The statement includes six numerical entries for June 6 (two entries), 15, 18, 19, and 27. A purple Baker & Hamilton stamp on front shows this statement, bill, or invoice was paid July 6, 1900. A message is printed at top: "Below we hand you Statement of your Account for Comparison with your books. Will you please examine it, and report any discrepancies immediately and oblige, Yours truly, Baker & Hamilton.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in pencil. Dated 1903 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 4 3/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for light age toning, two vertical fold lines, and slight wrinkling. A Very Good, almost Near Fine copy. An original billhead from Friend & Terry Lumber Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting bought three line items, which are identified by abbreviations and numerical specifications. An inscription over the line items notes, "Shipped to Elk Grove, Cal." The printed header reads, "Bought of Friend & Terry Lumber Co., Manufacturers and Dealers in All Kinds of Lumber; Redwood and Oregon; Sugar and Yellow Pine; Spruce and Fir; Shingles; Shakes; Posts and Laths; Moldings and Sash; Doors and Blinds; Sash Cords and Weights." Additional printed text at top reads, "Main Yard and Office: 1220 Second Street; Established 1853; Branch Yard: Twelfth and J Streets.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink and pencil. Datelined September [13 or 17], 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 4 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact but has light age toning, a few vertical fold lines, and a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Brighton Milling Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting. Kunsting bought one line item, "Bran." The printed header reads, "Bought of Brighton Milling Co.; 'Brighton Flour'; P. O. Box 502. Full Roller Process; New Swing Sifter System.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink. No date (blank fill-in date of "190_"), circa 1900s. Location is Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4." Billhead is very clean and intact but light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a paper stub tipped in on back-right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Lavenson's Dependable Footwear of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting. Kunsting bought three line items on three separate dates ("shoes" is part of the description of each line item). The printed header reads, "Bought of Lavenson's Dependable Footwear. 628 & 630 K St., Cor. Seventh." Promotional text printed to the side reads, "Sole Agents for Laird, Schober & Co.'s Famous Ladies, Misses and Childrens Shoes. Hanan & Son's Celebrated Shoes.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in black ink on beige paper. Also includes handwriting in black ink. Small black-and-white illustration of a man making a broom at the top with "1747" printed below it. Datelined July 12, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4." Billhead is very clean and intact but has light to moderate browning, three small punctures at top (barely affecting text, handwriting, and illustration), a small chip in upper-right corner on front (not affecting text), and a few small wrinkles. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from the Empire Broom Factory of Sacramento, California to "Mr. F. (Frank?) Kunsting." Kunsting bought one line item, "1 [--?] 3 Extra Brooms," for $3.00. The printed header reads, "Bought of Empire Broom Factory, Manufacturers of All Kinds of Brooms, Brushes and Wisps. 225 J Street, Bet. Second and Third.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Black-and-white illustration of the business printed at top. Datelined July 26, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for slight age toning, a bit of darkening along left edge on front, a dampstain in lower-right on front barely affecting text, a vertical fold line at center, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Neubourg & Company, also known as Star Mills and Malt House, to F. (Frank) Kunsting. Kunsting purchased two line items, which were two different types of corks. The printed header reads, "Bought of Neubourg & Co., Manufacturers of Malt and Meals. And Dealers in Hops, Corks, General Brewers' Supplies, Produce, Etc.; 1016, 1018 and 1020 Fifth St., bet. J and K." Neubourg & Company, also known as Star Mills and Malt House and Neubourg & Lages Company, was a milling and malting company in Sacramento. It was founded in 1866 by Leonard Neubourg and Christopher Lages. The business was located on the west side of Fifth Street between J and K Streets. The company had a two-story building made of brick and a basement that served as a malt floor.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustration printed at top. Datelined July 31, 1900 in Sacramento, California. A stamp shows this bill was paid August 16, 1900. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, slight age toning, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased one line item, "M. M. Cans," for $5.00. The line item originally cost $5.50 but Kunsting had a $0.50 rebate applied. The printed header reads, "Bought of Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, Importers & Dealers in Stoves, Metals, Tin Ware, Pumps, Iron Pipe, House Furnishing Goods & Tinners Trimmings, Nos. 221 & 223 J Street." Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson was a hardware company founded by Charles Holbrook, John Merrill, and James B. Stetson. Holbrook and Merrill originally came from New Hampshire and Maine, respectively, and began work in Sacramento. Stetson had his own company called James B. Stetson & Company which merged in 1878 with Holbrook, Merrill & Company to form Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson as an incorporation in 1882. Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson eventually became one of the most prominent hardware stores in San Francisco and Sacramento and remained in business until the 1950s.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustrations printed at top. Datelined September 1, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, slight age toning, a few fold lines, and part of a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Mohr & Yoerk to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased three line items, "E. L. Bacon" ($5.61), "Bologna" ($0.45), and "Fresh Meat" ($0.35), for a $6.41 total. The printed header reads, "Mohr & Yoerk Packing Company, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats and all Kinds of Sausages." The following is some of the other printed text: "Gold Medal Award for our Pure Paillard, White as Snow; Columbia Hams, Mild, Sweet and Sugar Cured, Equal to the Eastern." L. B. Mohr and C. A. Yoerk are listed as the company's President and Vice President, respectively.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed in blue ink on light beige paper with handwritten portions in black ink. Datelined September 20, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 9 1/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, slight age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, a few closed tears at the edges along the fold lines (with the largest measuring 1"), and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from the A. S. Hopkins Company to F. (Frank) Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased about thirteen line items. Among the purchased items are "Corks," "Bicycle Cards," "Lion Bog [?]," "Warwick Tablets [or Table]," "Ina Mersham Piper," and "Manila." The printed header reads, "Bought of The A. S. Hopkins Co., Importers and Dealers in Woodenware, Baskets, Brushes, Stationery, Paper Bags, Twines, Axe and Pick Handles, Tacks, Matches, Dairy Supplies, Notions, Etc., 309 to 313 J. Street Bet. Third and Fourth." Some of the company's other items are listed as follows: "Indurated Fibre Ware, Excelsior and California step Ladders, Flasks and Demijohns, School Supplies and Blank Books, Fishing Tackle, Pipes and Buggy Whips, Wrapping Paper." The A. S. Hopkins Company was established in 1868, as noted by the billhead. Please note: there is a printed caption at top that reads, "We Manufacture Brooms by White Labor.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustration at top. Datelined July 26, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4." Billhead may be trimmed along bottom edge but is sold as is. Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, two vertical fold lines, slight age toning, and part of a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from W. P. Fuller & Company to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased one line item, "Windows 15 x 28." The printed header reads, "Bought of W. P. Fuller & Co., Manufacturers and Importers of Paints, Oils and Window Glass, Doors, Windows and Blinds, Wall Paper, Moldings, Etc., Orleans Building, 1016 to 1022 Second Street. The printed text near the illustration reads, "Sole Agents for French & Belgian Plate Glass Co.'s Crystal Sheet 21 & 26 ounces. Proprietors Pioneer White Lead Works and Pacific Rubber Paint. P. O. Box, 295." The history of W. P. Fuller & Company begins in 1857 when the firm, Fuller and Heather, was founded by William Parmer Fuller (1827-1890) and Seton Heather in Sacramento. Fuller and Heather specialized in selling paints, oils, window glass, varnishes, and like materials. In 1862, Fuller and Heather headquarters moved to San Francisco. Fuller moved to San Francisco to establish company headquarters, but Heather stayed in Sacramento to manage a branch operation. The 1860s marked a period when American paint manufacturers faced steep competition from their English counterparts, the latter of whom were selling paints at lower prices. Around this time, Fuller bought out Heather's interest in the company. In 1868, Fuller and Heather merged with a competitor, Cameron, Whittier & Company, to become Whittier, Fuller & Company. Whittier, Fuller & Company eventually become one of the most successful paint, oil, and glass businesses on the Pacific Coast.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Fine. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustration at top. Datelined July 19, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 7." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Fine copy. An original billhead from W. P. Fuller & Company to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased three line items, "5 Gals #2 Castor Oil," "[.] C. C. C. R. C. Red," and "1/4 Gal Ex. #1 Coach [.]." A brief notation, "L St. Stables," written at the bottom. The printed header reads, "Bought of W. P. Fuller & Co., Manufacturers and Importers of Paints, Oils and Window Glass, Doors, Windows and Blinds, Wall Paper, Moldings, Etc., Orleans Building, 1016 to 1022 Second Street. The printed text near the illustration reads, "Sole Agents for French & Belgian Plate Glass Co.'s Crystal Sheet 21 & 26 ounces. Proprietors Pioneer White Lead Works and Pacific Rubber Paint. P. O. Box, 295." The history of W. P. Fuller & Company begins in 1857 when the firm, Fuller and Heather, was founded by William Parmer Fuller (1827-1890) and Seton Heather in Sacramento. Fuller and Heather specialized in selling paints, oils, window glass, varnishes, and like materials. In 1862, Fuller and Heather headquarters moved to San Francisco. Fuller moved to San Francisco to establish company headquarters, but Heather stayed in Sacramento to manage a branch operation. The 1860s marked a period when American paint manufacturers faced steep competition from their English counterparts, the latter of whom were selling paints at lower prices. Around this time, Fuller bought out Heather's interest in the company. In 1868, Fuller and Heather merged with a competitor, Cameron, Whittier & Company, to become Whittier, Fuller & Company. Whittier, Fuller & Company eventually become one of the most successful paint, oil, and glass businesses on the Pacific Coast.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Black-and-white illustrated header at top. Datelined January 24, 1901 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, two vertical fold lines, slight age toning, a small chip in lower-right corner on front barely affecting handwritten text, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from the Capital Soap Co. to F. (Frank) Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased two line items, "40 Boxes P. B. Savon" and "2 Boxes P. B. [Savon]." The printed header reads, "Capital Soap Co., 1423 to 1431 Front Street; Extra Quality Laundry & Toilet Soap; Bringing Light & Comfort in Every Home." One of the products sold by the company, "Le Roi des Savons" soap is promoted at the top. John Blair and W. D. Knights are named as the company President and Secretary, respectively.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed dark blue ink on light beige paper with handwritten portions in black ink. Dark blue and white illustration at top. Datelined June 21, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, slight age toning, slight chipping to right edge on front not affecting text, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from the Sacramento Glass & Crockery Company to F. (Frank) Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased one line item, "10 lbs Mason Jar Rubbers." The printed header reads, "Bought of Sacramento Glass & Crockery Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in China, Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware; Lamps, Table Cutlery, Etc.; 629 St., and 920-922 Seventh St." John Weil is named as the manager.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fi. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Black-and-white illustrated header at top. Datelined August 18, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, a few tiny chips to corners and edges, slight age toning, two vertical fold lines, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Near Fine copy. An original billhead from the Capital Candy Company/H. Fisher & Co. to F. (Frank) Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased five line items which comprise a type of sour candy ("Sour --?"), "Red Riding Hood Gum," "Seu Seu," "Tutti Frutti," and "Adams.'" The printed header reads, "Capital Candy Company. H. Fisher & Co. Dealers in Fireworks; Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Nuts; Manufacturing Confectioners. 508-510 J Street. 507-509 Oak Ave. Agents for Portland Cracker Co." The Capital Candy Company, also known as the Capital Candy & Cracker Company, was a candy and snack business based in Sa. In 1902, it bought out its predecessor, H. Fisher & Company (this billhead, dated 1900, still names H. Fisher & Co. within the illustrated header). The address of 508-510 J Street was that of H. Fisher & Company, but the Capital Candy Company moved locations after acquiring the former. Although not named on the billhead, George C. Sherman (1868-?) figured prominently in the history of the Capital Candy Company. Sherman had been born in 1868 in Nevada County but received his education in Sacramento. At a young age, Sherman entered the candy and cracker business and worked for H. Fisher & Company. When H. Fisher was bought out by the Capital Candy Company, Sherman remained with the business to become one of its managers.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Datelined August 28, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, slight age toning, two vertical fold lines, a faint dampstain measuring 4" x 3/4" at bottom edge not affecting text, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Baker and Hamilton to F. (Frank) Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased one line item to be shipped via stage. The item may be "bale wire." The printed header reads, "Baker and Hamilton, Importers, Jobbers and Manufacturers of Hardware, Agricultural Implements and Vehicles. Manufactory: Benicia, California. Nos. 109 to 115 J St., and 920 to 922 2d St., Sacramento, Cal.; Junction Market, Pine and Davis Streets, San Francisco, Cal." Some of the other printed text reads, "Mill, Mining and Railroad Supplies; Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies; Engines & Boilers; Dairy and Cheese, Factory Supplies." Baker and Hamilton was a general store and agricultural supply company founded by Livingston Baker and Robert Hamilton. While Baker was originally from Boston and Hamilton was from Scotland, they both left their respective homes in 1849 and eventually met in the gold fields of California. However, they found that gold mining was not economical and instead focused on selling supplies and provisions to miners. Baker and Hamilton worked for Colonel J. L. L. F. Warren, also of Boston, who had opened a store specializing in agricultural and mining equipment on the American River. They purchased Warren's business in 1853 knowing, like Warren, that selling agricultural supplies could be a financial success in California. Baker and Hamilton opened another location in San Francisco in 1868 (and additional locations in Los Angeles and New York based on the billhead) and went on to become one of the most successful agricultural supply firms in the American West. One of Baker and Hamilton's Sacramento buildings still stands to this day.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustrations printed at top. Datelined September 15, 190[1?] in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, age toning, two vertical fold lines, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Very Good copy. An original billhead from Mohr & Yoerk to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased "5 lb Bologna." The printed header reads, "Mohr & Yoerk Packing Company, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats and all Kinds of Sausages." The following is some of the other printed text: "Gold Medal Award for our Pure Paillard, White as Snow; Columbia Hams, Mild, Sweet and Sugar Cured, Equal to the Eastern." L. B. Mohr and C. A. Yoerk are listed as the company's President and Vice President, respectively.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fi. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Small black-and-white illustration printed at top. Circa 1890s-1900 (pre-printed date of "189_" (blank fill-in date for the 1890s) and stamped date of "7/12/00" at top). Location is Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for a few small wrinkles, age toning, and part of a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Near Fine copy. An original billhead from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting purchased "Royal Dish Pans," "Chamber Pails," and "Mrs. Potts Hdles [?]." Part of the printed text reads, "Bought of Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, Importers & Dealers in Stoves, Metals, Tin Ware, Pumps, Iron Pipe, House Furnishing Goods & Tinners Trimmings, Nos. 221 & 223 J Street." Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson was a hardware company founded by Charles Holbrook, John Merrill, and James B. Stetson. Holbrook and Merrill originally came from New Hampshire and Maine, respectively, and began work in Sacramento. Stetson had his own company called James B. Stetson & Company which merged in 1878 with Holbrook, Merrill & Company to form Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson as an incorporation in 1882. Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson eventually became one of the most prominent hardware stores in San Francisco and Sacramento and remained in business until the 1950s.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fi. Original billhead printed and handwritten in black ink on light beige paper. Black-and-white illustration of the business printed at top. Datelined June 21, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/2" x 4 1/2." Billhead is very clean and intact except for two vertical fold lines, age toning, and a paper stub tipped in on back right edge. A Near Fine copy. An original billhead from Neubourg & Company, also known as Star Mills and Malt House, to "F. Kunsting; Franklin" [Franklin refers to the buyer's address in Franklin, California]. Kunsting purchased one item, which may have been a flour material, for $2.38. Part of the printed text reads, "Bought of Neubourg & Co., Manufacturers of Malt and Meals. And Dealers in Hops, Corks, General Brewers' Supplies, Produce, Etc.; 1016, 1018 and 1020 Fifth St., bet. J and K." Neubourg & Company, also known as Star Mills and Malt House and Neubourg & Lages Company, was a milling and malting company in Sacramento. It was founded in 1866 by Leonard Neubourg and Christopher Lages. The business was located on the west side of Fifth Street between J and K Streets. The company had a two-story building made of brick and a basement that served as a malt floor.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of two original documents, namely, one billhead printed in black ink on light beige paper and one Credit Memorandum printed in red ink on beige paper. Billhead also has typed lettering in blue ink, and the Credit Memorandum has handwriting in black ink. Small illustration a pipe at top of each billhead. Both documents datelined 1900 in Sacramento, California. Billhead dated July 19. Credit Memorandum dated August 20. Billhead: 8 1/2" x 4 1/2." Credit Memorandum: 8 1/4" x 4." Both documents very clean and intact overall except for light to moderate age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back, and a closed tear measuring about 1" at top of each (barely affects printed headers). Each document and the entire collection are Very Good. A collection of an original billhead and Credit Memorandum from Schaw, Ingram, Batcher & Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. In July, Kunsting bought two line items, "2 Coil Barb Wire 193#" and "1/2 Doz Padlocks." In August, there is one line item and monetary figures for a credit to Kunsting's account. The description of this line item is "1 Cl. 1/2" Cot. rope." The printed header on each document reads, "Schaw, Ingram, Batcher & Co., Manufacturers of Mining and Irrigating Pipe. From 211 to 219 J Street; Hardware, Brass and Sporting Goods; Machinst, Mill, Mining and Blacksmith Supplies.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of two original billheads and one original printed note (receipt) printed in black ink on light beige paper. The billheads and receipt each include handwriting in black ink. Datelined July 6, August 15, and August 22, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 4 1/2," 8 1/4" x 5 1/4," and 8 1/2" x 4 1/4." Billheads and receipt are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back, and a few tiny stains. Each billhead, the receipt, and entire collection are Very Good. A collection of two original billheads and one receipt from A. Coolot of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Each of the billheads has two line items. On July 6, Kunsting purchased "Star" and "Battle Ax [?]." On August 22, Kunsting purchased "Star" and "Pedro." The names of the purchases may refer to the brands of cigar or tobacco products. The printed header on each billhead reads, "A. Coolot, Importer & Wholesale Dealer in Cigars & Tobacco. 812 J Street. Leading Brands: Wedding Bouquet. Cockney. Established February 22nd, 1856." The printed header on the receipt reads, "A. Coolot, Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Cigars; Established February 22d, 1856; Leading Brands of Cigars: La Primerencia, Wedding Bouquet, Cockney." The message of the receipt reads, "Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your esteemed favor of the 15th enclosing $ 83 27/100 [$83.27] which amount has been placed to your credit, with thanks. Soliciting a continuance of your esteemed favors, I remain, Respectfully yours, A. Coolot [printed company signature].".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of two original billheads printed in black ink on light beige paper. Each billhead also includes handwriting in black ink. Datelined July 6 and September 27, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 8 1/4" x 4 1/2." Billheads are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, a few small spots of clear residue (perhaps glue), a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back, and a few tiny chips at right edge on front of the July 6 billhead. Each billhead and the entire collection are Very Good. A collection of two original billheads from the Brighton Milling Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting. Kunsting bought two line items on each billhead. On July 6, Kunsting bought [Midds?] and "Bran." Both items purchased on September 27 were likely Brighton Flour (items listed as "Brighton"). The printed header on each billhead reads, "Bought of Brighton Milling Co.; 'Brighton Flour'; Full Roller Process, New Swing Sifter System; P. O. Box 502." Each billhead also names D. McCall as the company president and J. M. McClanahan and the company secretary and manager.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of two original billheads printed in black ink on light beige paper and one original business letter with company signature ("Mebius & Co.") handwritten in black ink. Each billhead also includes handwriting in black ink and a small black-and-white illustration at top. Billheads datelined July 5 and 9, 1900 in Sacramento, California. Letter datelined August 31, 1887 in Sacramento. Billheads: 8 1/4" x 4 3/4." Letter: 7 3/4" x 10." Billheads are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back. Letter is intact overall but has light age toning, a few fold lines (perhaps original), two small holes at top (affecting "M" and "Co." in "Mebius & Co." header), and some soiling on right edge from front. Most, if not all, of the handwriting on letter can still be read. Each billhead is Very Good. The letter is Good. The collection as a whole is Very Good. This collection includes two original billheads from Mebius & Drescher of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California and one original letter from the company's predecessor, Mebius & Company, to the American Salt Company of San Francisco. The billheads show Kunsting bought five line items in total among which are "2 tins Durand Oil, "Olive [Oil]," "Wheatine," and "Pedro Tobo. [Tobacco?]." One billhead includes an inscription that items were reported broken on a previous shipment. The printed header on each billhead reads, "Bought of Mebius & Drescher, Importers & Wholesale Grocers. Wholesale Dealers in Tobacco, Cigars & Liquors; Exporters of California Hops." The letter to the American Salt Co. is brief and reads, in part, "Gentlemen, Please ship to us by [steamer?], [numerical specifications and abbreviations] Salt; Why have you not answered our last letter [?; last word partially cut off]; Yours truly, Mebius & Co." An inscription at bottom may indicate American Salt Co. did eventually answer on September 7. The printed header at the top of the letter reads, "Mebius & Co., Importers and Wholesale Grocers. Exporters of California Hops.".

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of one original forms, one statement, one billhead, and three cash advance forms printed in black ink on light beige paper. Each form also includes handwriting in black ink. Datelined with multiple dates in 1900, Sacramento, California. The Statement date is July 2. The billhead date is July 14. The cash advance form dates are August 9 and 14 and September 13. Sizes range between about 5 1/2" x 6 1/2" and 8 1/2" x 4 3/4." Statement, billhead, and cash advance forms are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, occasional rippling, a few small closed tears at the edges, and a paper stub tipped in at one edge on back of all three cash advance forms and the billhead. Each form and the entire collection are Very Good. A collection of five forms, one Statement, one billhead, and three cash advance forms, from H. S. Crocker Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. There are two line items each on the Statement and billhead. The Statement shows two transactions on June 8 and 20. The billhead shows Kunsting bought a "Journal" and another item. The cash advance forms are order forms on which Kunsting has checked which "State School Books" he wants to buy. Among the books he ordered are the "Revised Fourth Reader," "Advanced Arithmetic," "Lessons in Language," "Revised English Grammar," "U. S. History," "Elementary Geography," and "Physiology." Instructions on the forms show Kunsting is to pay H. S. Crocker Co. by cash for the books ordered. The printed header on the Statement reads, "In Account with H. S. Crocker Company, 208-210 J Street, Importing Stationers and Printers." The printed header on the billhead reads, "From H. S. Crocker Company, To [.]; Stationers, Booksellers, Printers, Lithographers, Blank Book Manufacturers, Etc." The printed header on each of the cash advance forms reads, "Cash Advances for State School Books [.] H. S. Crocker Co." H. S. Crocker Company, as shown by the headers, was a printing company. There is currently an H. S. Crocker Co. in business to this day, which may be the one and the same.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of three original billheads (monthly account statements) printed in black ink on light beige paper. Each includes handwriting in black ink and a stamp showing the bill was paid. Datelined June 30, July 31, and August 31, 1900 in Sacramento, California. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4." Billheads are very clean and intact except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a few small bumps to corners and edges. Very Good copies. Three original billheads (monthly account statements) from W. P. Fuller & Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Each statement has two columns, a list of dates on the left and corresponding transactions (in dollar amounts) on the right. "To Mdse, per Bill Rend" printed at top in center column. The printed header on each reads, "To W. P. Fuller & Co., Dr., Manufacturers and Importers of Paints, Oils and Window Glass; Doors, Windows and Blinds, Wall Paper, Moldings, Etc., Orleans Building, 1016 to 1022 Second Street." W. P. Fuller & Company was a paint and glass company and the successor to Whittier, Fuller & Company. Whittier, Fuller & Co. was formed in 1868 as the result of a merger between the businesses of William Parma Fuller (1827-1890) and William Franklin Whittier (1832-1919), the latter of whom was the surviving partner of Cameron, Whittier & Company. Fuller also appears to have co-founded Fuller & Heather in 1857 in Sacramento which, in turn, was another predecessor of Whittier, Fuller & Co. After the merger, Whittier, Fuller & Co. became one of the most successful paint companies on the West Coast. In the 1970s, W. P. Fuller & Co. was bought out by the O'Brien Corporation. The resulting company, Fuller O'Brien Paints, was eventually acquired by ICI Paints in 1995.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of three original billheads and one original Statement. Billheads printed in black ink on light beige paper with handwriting in black ink and Statement printed in black ink on yellow paper with handwriting in pencil. The beige billheads each have a small black-and-white illustration of a horse seeming to break through the paper in a trompe l'oeil effect. Billheads and Statement datelined with multiple dates 1900 in Sacramento, California. Billhead dates: June 27, July 9, and August 11. Statement date: June 30. Billheads range in size between 8 1/4" x 4" and 8 1/4" x 4 1/2." Statement: 5 1/4" x 8 1/4." Billheads and Statement are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wear to extremities, the occasional small mark, and a paper stub tipped in at right or bottom edge on back. Each billhead, the Statement, and the entire collection are Very Good. A collection of three original billheads and one original Statement from A. A. Van Voorhies & Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. Kunsting bought one or two line items on each billhead. Among the items purchased were "Pads," "Lashes," and "4 1/2 yds. 40" #6 Duck." The Statement has multiple transactions with the description, "To Mdse.," for June 1900. The printed header on the yellow billhead reads, "Bought of A. A. Van Voorhies & Co., Wholesale Manufacturers, Harness, Saddles, &c. Dealers in Shoe Findings. Carriage Trimmings, Saddlery Hardware. &c." The printed header on each of the beige billheads reads, "Bought of A. A. Van Voorhies, Manufacturers & Importers of Saddles, Harness, Horse Clothing, Saddlery Hardware, Whips, Carriage Trimmings, Etc., 322 and 324 J Street.; Collars, Robes, Leather and Shoe Findings." The printed header on the Statement reads, "To A. A. Van Voorhies & Co., Dr., 322 and 324 J Street." A. A. Van Voorhies & Company was a Sacramento-based saddlery founded by A. A. Van Voorhies (1853-?) and a business partner, R. Stone, in 1869. Van Voorhies eventually bought out Stone's share in the business in 1881. The beige billheads show the company was incorporated in 1891. A. A. Van Voorhies & Co. eventually became a leading saddlery in Sacramento. The company enjoyed many further decades of success until the late 1980s when it officially closed.

No Binding. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. Collection of five original billheads printed in black ink on light beige paper. Each billhead also includes handwriting in black ink. Datelined May, June 21, July 19, August 4, and August 14, 1900 in Sacramento, California. The May billhead includes multiple dates in the rows below. 8 1/2" x 7" and 8 1/2" x 4 1/2." Billheads are very clean and intact overall except for light age toning, a few horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, a paper stub tipped in at right edge on back, a tiny split at bottom edge of May billhead, a few tiny pinholes at top of June and July billheads, and a small dampstain affecting a small portion of handwriting on August 4 billhead. Each billhead and the entire collection are Very Good. A collection of five original billheads from Wasserman, Kaufman & Company of Sacramento, California to Frank Kunsting of Franklin, California. The May billhead includes many line items with the description, "Mdse." The June and July billheads have twelve and nine line items, respectively. A sampling of the items Kunsting purchased in June and July are "Undershirts," "Pearl Buttons," "paper napkins," "3 Rolls crepe paper," "Corset waist," and "summer corset." There is one line item each on the August billheads. Kunsting bought "Muslin" on August 4 and "Calico" on August 14." The printed header on each billhead reads, "Bought of Wasserman, Kaufman & Co., Importers of Dry Goods, 610, 612, 614, 616 and 618 K Street; Agency for Butterick Patterns." "The Nonpareil" also printed at top of each billhead, perhaps referencing one of the company's specialties.