Description
A wonderful complete set of 10 lithograph illustrated prints depicting historic San Francisco cable cars, trolleys, and street railway vehicles, published by the Pacific Coast Chapter of the Railway Locomotive Historical Society. Each print features a beautifully detailed, hand-colored illustration with elegant script captions and historical notations below.
Titles in the set include:
Omnibus Line Combination Car (1883–1906)
Union Street Dummy and Car (1890–1906)
The Balloon Car
Powell Street Cable Car (1888)
California Street Cable Car (1878)
Pacific Avenue Dummy and Car (1883–1923)
The Steam Dummy and Car
Metropolitan Railway Trolley Car (1892–1894)
Powell Street Open Car (1902–1906)
Clay Street Hill Dummy and Car (1873–1891)
Each print is in excellent vintage condition with crisp illustration detail and clean margins, one small mark on the bottom left corner of Powell Street Car. A charming and historically significant collection for transit enthusiasts, San Francisco history lovers, or anyone who appreciates Victorian-era transportation art. Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.5" each print / 19" x 30" set of 10.
Please note: If you purchase multiple items, we'll gladly combine shipping"”just send us a message. Also, we offer white-glove delivery to select areas, and if you're outside that range, your order will arrive within 5-7 days. Our goal is to ensure a fast and seamless shopping experience!
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Each print is in excellent vintage condition, with crisp illustration detail and clean margins; one small mark on the bottom-left corner of the Powell Street Car.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in.
Width: 8.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Lithograph
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $22.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Ocean View, DE
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Titles in the set include:
Omnibus Line Combination Car (1883–1906)
Union Street Dummy and Car (1890–1906)
The Balloon Car
Powell Street Cable Car (1888)
California Street Cable Car (1878)
Pacific Avenue Dummy and Car (1883–1923)
The Steam Dummy and Car
Metropolitan Railway Trolley Car (1892–1894)
Powell Street Open Car (1902–1906)
Clay Street Hill Dummy and Car (1873–1891)
Each print is in excellent vintage condition with crisp illustration detail and clean margins, one small mark on the bottom left corner of Powell Street Car. A charming and historically significant collection for transit enthusiasts, San Francisco history lovers, or anyone who appreciates Victorian-era transportation art. Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.5" each print / 19" x 30" set of 10.
Please note: If you purchase multiple items, we'll gladly combine shipping"”just send us a message. Also, we offer white-glove delivery to select areas, and if you're outside that range, your order will arrive within 5-7 days. Our goal is to ensure a fast and seamless shopping experience!
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Each print is in excellent vintage condition, with crisp illustration detail and clean margins; one small mark on the bottom-left corner of the Powell Street Car.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in.
Width: 8.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Lithograph
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Each print is in excellent vintage condition, with crisp illustration detail and clean margins; one small mark on the bottom-left corner of the Powell Street Car.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage San Francisco Cable Car & Streetcar Lithograph "” Set of 10 Prints
Estimate $150-$440
Starting Price
$75
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Well Collected: Vintage, Art & Interiors I
May 22, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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