Published by The Fine Arts Press, Santa Ana, 1936
Seller: Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB, Salisbury, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. 8vo, xxiv (1) 481 (1), tan, pebbled half-leather, faux leather covers with wagon-wheels blind-pressed front cover. Some loss to leather at spine ends and at lower corners. Internals near fine - apparently unread. Layout and design by Thomas E. Williams.
Published by Fine Arts Press, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 1936
Seller: Sierra Rose Antiques, Minden, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Collectible. Dorothy Smith Sides (illustrator). Re-Issue; First Thus. VG+. Brown leather spine (two-toned) with gold spine tiling ; blind embossed brown leatherette boards. Spine leather shows wear at head and foot ; PO plate inside front cover. Top edge is colored soft brown. Fore-edges are untrimmed with at least 50 % uncut/unsplit/unread - as published. Illustrated throughout with frontis and drawings by Dorothy Smith Side. Internally nFINE+. Board points are sharp and boards with no scrapes or wear. An important re-issue of the 1840's California classic. Preface notice describes this book as Vol 1 in the Califa Series. Colophon notice at rear describes typeface, font and design/publication credentials - November 1936. A scarce and important California first-person documentary. Excellent high grade copy. Large volume. Special pricing for international delivery required ; contact vendor. [B61].