Restored and improved image

Silas Palmer House
Van Ness & Washington Streets
San Francisco, California, 1940s

This grand Victorian was demolished after this photo was taken. The image was scanned directly from the original high-quality negative and then restored and improved. You will see many interesting details, especially in the larger-size prints (see "Larger print sizes available" below). Please see our other photos of Victorian architecture. We also offer more old photos of San Francisco Victorians. Check out all our items!

You will receive a 5-inch by 7-inch (5x7) print that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. (See "CD option" below.) Your request must be made in eBay on the same day that you pay. Larger-size prints are also available (listed separately). See "Larger print sizes available" below.

This improved print was made for you new, in a photo lab. We have taken great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make it less viewable. We have repaired imperfections and improved tonal values. 

Why buy this photo:  This print would be a good conversation starter in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, classroom, office, library, or museum. Decorators use our sepia-tone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old. This print could also be a gift for a history or architecture buff. It can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. This is a significantly improved version of this image and it must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below).

Larger print sizes available, listed separately:  Do not buy this item if you need 8x10 or larger. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" to request information such as price or how to find the listing.

8x10 (a standard photo print size)

11x14 (a standard photo print size)

12x16 (not a standard size)

16x20 (a standard photo print size)

20x24 (display devices are available in some stores)

Tone:  Your print has a sepia tone as shown. Sepia is the color of old prints today, caused by acid in the old paper. Many people prefer the warm sepia tones over cold black and white. Your sepia print will be on acid-free paper, but it will look old. Black and white is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" to ask how to purchase black and white.

Finish:  Your print has a luster finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.

Border:  Your print has a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the image so that you can display the maximum amount of the image in a typical device that hides the edges of the print.

Quality:  We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.

CD option:  You can request to substitute a CD instead of a print. The CD will contain more than one version of the image, including at least one cropped close-up, that are optimized for digital presentations, websites, social media, and e-mail. The images will not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. We also include related images if available. If we have additional information about an image, we include a text file as well. You must request the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution..

Packaging:  We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with a stiff board to prevent folding, in a sturdy envelope.

Shipping time:  Your 5x7 print or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. You must request to substitute the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay for this item. If you purchase additional eBay items from quaintcards to ship together, an extra day may be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.

Shipping cost:  This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.

Copyright:  This is a significantly cleaned-up and improved version of this image. It is copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.  

Licenses:  We own this cleaned-up and improved image and license it for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses as needed. Click "Ask a question" for more information or to request a license.

Wholesale lots:  If you need a large quantity of this print for framing, for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you. 

Price reductions!  We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.