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Antique & vintage prints of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest

original prints from the publication titled
General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Author: Vulcan Iron Works
Publisher: The Firm, Seattle
Publish Date: 1908

Note: A few of the prints below are from various, unidentified publications from the same general time period (first decade of the 1900s).
Prints from unidentified sources will be noted below the thumbnail image of the print.

These are original prints over 100 years old except as noted. We do NOT sell reproductions.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES BELOW FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW
   
Seattle looking north from 42-Story Smith Building Tower
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Seattle looking north from 42-Story Smith Building Tower.
Showing Queen Anne Hill, Lake Union and Wallingford District.
original photogravure from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 7.75 inches
Beacon Hill Park and Olympic Mountains
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Beacon Hill Park and Olympic Mountains
original photogravure from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Second Avenue From the Intersection of Yesler Way
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Second Avenue
From the Intersection of Yesler Way
original halftone print from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 7.75 inches
Mounted in a 13 x 11 inch mat.
$25
Beacon Hill Park and Olympic Mountains
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Beacon Hill Park and Olympic Mountains
original photogravure from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 9.5 x 7.5 inches
$25
 
queen anne hill
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Foreward
original halftone print from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 8 x 9 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper, with horizontal fold down middle)
SIDE A
Queen Anne Hill
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Foreward (Queen Anne Hill)
original halftone print from an unidentified, early 1900s publication
Sheet size=approx. 8 x 9 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper, with horizontal fold down middle)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
queen anne hill
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A Guide to Seattle
Original folding map and guide to Seattle, published by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
Undated, but probably 1930s

Folded size is approximatele 4.5 x 8 inches
Unfolded size is 21.75 x 32.25 inches!

Condition is somewhat fragile, with some separation at folds
The above image is a view of guide when folded, see images to the right for the guide when unfolded, including a very large vintage map of Seattle (circa 1930s) by the Kroll Map Co. of Seattle.
Seattle map 1930s
Guide unfolded with very large map of Seattle
seattle 1930s
The opposite side of above
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A Guide to Seattle
Original folding map and guide to Seattle, published by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
Undated, but probably 1930s

Folded size is approximatele 4.5 x 8 inches
Unfolded size is 21.75 x 32.25 inches!

Condition is somewhat fragile, with some separation at folds
view of guide when unfolded
$75
 
 
 
 
Shell 1936 Street Guide of Seattle and Metropolitan Maps of Seattle, Tacoma and vicinity
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Shell 1936 Street Guide of Seattle and Metropolitan Maps of Seattle, Tacoma and vicinity
Original folding map and guide to Seattle, published by the Shell Oil in 1936

Folded size is approximatele 4 x 9 inches
Unfolded size is 18 x 23.75 inches!

minor separation at folds
The above image is a view of guide when folded, see images to the right for the guide when unfolded
Shell 1936 Street Guide of Seattle and Metropolitan Maps of Seattle, Tacoma and vicinity
Guide unfolded with very large map of Seattle
Shell 1936 Street Guide of Seattle and Metropolitan Maps of Seattle, Tacoma and vicinity
The opposite side of above
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Shell 1936 Street Guide of Seattle and Metropolitan Maps of Seattle, Tacoma and vicinity
Original folding map and guide to Seattle, published by the Shell Oil in 1936

Folded size is approximatele 4 x 9 inches
Unfolded size is 18 x 23.75 inches!

minor separation at folds
view of guide when unfolded
$50
 
 
 
 
Official Emblem
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Official Emblem (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 in Seattle)
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909
Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Mount Rainier
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Mount Rainier
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909
Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
map of Puget Sound
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
(map of Puget Sound)
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See unobtrusive dog-ear creases in corners
SIDE A
Chief Seattle
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Chief Seattle
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See unobtrusive dog-ear creases in corners
SIDE B
$25
 
 
 
 
Battle of Seattle
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Battle of Seattle
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See unobtrusive dog-ear creases in corners
SIDE A
Princess Angeline
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Princess Angeline
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See unobtrusive dog-ear creases in corners
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
A Hopi Beauty
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A Hopi Beauty
by E.S. Curtis
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.125 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Index
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Index
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Lake Washington Union Bay
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Washington. overlooking Lake Washington and Union Bay
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See small paper loss in corner and narrow margin
SIDE A
Princess Angeline
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

See unobtrusive dog-ear creases in corners
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Administration Building, University of Washington
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Administration Building, University of Washington
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Princess Angeline
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The Principal Section of Seattle's Waterfront.
A Few Facts about Seattle
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Seattle Public Library
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Seattle Public Library
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Seattle Washington
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A Few Facts about Seattle (continued)
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Seattle High School
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Seattle High School
Main Building
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Cathedral of Sacred Heart
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Cathedral of Sacred Heart
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
The New Washington Hotel
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The New Washington Hotel
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
United States Assay Office
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
United States Assay Office
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
The Alaska Building Seattle's First Skyscraper
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The Alaska Building
Seattle's First Skyscraper
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
The Empire and American Bank Building
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The Empire and American Bank Building
One of Seattle's new office structures just completed
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
The Seattle Athletic Club
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
The Seattle Athletic Club
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
The Empire and American Bank Building
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
On the Waters of Puget Sound
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Towing a Big Sailing Vessel into Port
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Towing a Big Sailing Vessel into Port
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Site of the Big Christian Endeavor Convention Tent
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Site of the Big Christian Endeavor Convention Tent
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Snoqualmie River and Green Lake
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Snoqualmie River and Green Lake
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
Site of the Big Christian Endeavor Convention Tent
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Condensed Information about Seattle
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 8.125 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$20
 
 
 
 
Two Monster Oriental Liners
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Two Monster Oriental Liners
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 6.75 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE A
U.S. Navy Yard
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
U.S. Navy Yard
original print from General history, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, fully illustrated: meet me in Seattle 1909

Sheet size=approx. 9.25 x 6.75 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)
SIDE B
$15
 
 
 
 
 
Souvenir Views of the Puget Sound Country
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Souvenir Views of the Puget Sound Country
A small booklet of 16 pages with blue/green toned photos of Puget Sound views. The pages are printed both sides. Views include: Mt Rainier (front cover shown above), Volunteer Park Art Museum, Lower End Hood Canal, Pass-San Juan Islands, Government Locks - Seattle, Lake Washington Floating Bridge, Mt. Shuksan-Mt Baker National Forest, Sailing Ship on Puget Sound, Sailboats on Puget Sound, Airview of Tacoma, Ferry enroute Seattle to Bremerton, University of Washington, A Clallam Indian adzing a canoe, State of Washington Map (back cover shown right). Original mailing envelope included.

Sheet size=approx. 5.5 x 4.25 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

DATE OF PUBLICATION UNKNOWN, CIRCA 1940s
PUBLISHED BY OLYMPIC PRESS CRAFTS, 1216 EAST 2ND ST., PORT ANGELES, WASH.

FRONT COVER SHOWN ABOVE
Souvenir Views of the Puget Sound Country
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Souvenir Views of the Puget Sound Country
A small booklet of 16 pages with blue/green toned photos of Puget Sound views. The pages are printed both sides. Views include: Mt Rainier (front cover shown LEFT), Volunteer Park Art Museum, Lower End Hood Canal, Pass-San Juan Islands, Government Locks - Seattle, Lake Washington Floating Bridge, Mt. Shuksan-Mt Baker National Forest, Sailing Ship on Puget Sound, Sailboats on Puget Sound, Airview of Tacoma, Ferry enroute Seattle to Bremerton, University of Washington, A Clallam Indian adzing a canoe, State of Washington Map (back cover shown above). Original mailing envelope included.

Sheet size=approx. 5.5 x 4.25 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

DATE OF PUBLICATION UNKNOWN, CIRCA 1940s
PUBLISHED BY OLYMPIC PRESS CRAFTS, 1216 EAST 2ND ST., PORT ANGELES, WASH.

BACK COVER SHOWN ABOVE
$20
 
 
 
 
Souvenir Views of the Puget Sound Country
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Pages from the April, 1888 "Northwest Magazine" featuring Seattle with numerous wood engravings
Text and wood engravings, including: Seattle-Front Street looking north from Mill Street; Seattle-Toklas & Singerman Block, First St.; Seattle-Providence Hospital; A Glimpse of Seattle-View looking east from the Coal Bunkers; Indian-Hop Pickers at work in the Puyallup Valley, W.T.; In a Hop Field on White River, Washington Territory; The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Building; Seattle-The New Armory Building; The Northwestern Cracker Co.'s Building

Sheet size=approx. 10 x 13.25 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

BROWNING AROUND EDGES, SOME EDGE/CORNER WEAR AND SHORT TEARS. GOOD CONDITION FOR 125 YEARS OLD.
$45
 

Rhododendrons and Hood Canal
(Click image to enlarge.
The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Rhododendrons and Hood Canal

Sheet size=approx. 9 x 6 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

DATE OF PUBLICATION UNKNOWN, CIRCA 1970-1980
OVERSIZED POSTCARD / EKTACHROME BY BOB AND IRA SPRING

PUB. BY J. BOYD ELLIS, ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
$5

Seattle -- Great Boating Center
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The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
Seattle -- Great Boating Center

Sheet size=approx. 9 x 6 inches
(printed on both sides of the paper)

DATE OF PUBLICATION UNKNOWN, CIRCA 1970-1980
OVERSIZED POSTCARD / EKTACHROME BY JOSEF SCAYLEA

PUB. BY J. BOYD ELLIS, ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
$5

Antique and Vintage topographical/scenery/views prints

 
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