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Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Samuel Brannan And The Golden Fleece. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good - Cash. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Dj is in a mylar with chipping and rubbing with creases. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION hardcover, bound in blue cloth, with faded yellow lettering on spine, is in FAIR+ condition, having a bending crease on right side of front cover; slight slant to volume; some fading to top front cover; spine faded; corners bumped and worn; moderate rubbing/scuffing to covers and spine; wear to top and bottom spine; two bookplates in book: first, on fixed endpaper, one with owner's name and reference to California history, the other, on first free endpaper, from the Myron Selznick talent agency, that reads: "From Myron Selznick & Company Agency, Wilshire Boulevard at Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, California"--there is also a numbered sticker on the fixed endpaper; some small stains from pp. 402 to 406; moderate handling wear to interior pages; closed page edges darkened with age. Illustrated with some b&w plates. Novelized life of Samuel Brannan, a Californian politician. Fiction. Novel. American. Biographical. Biography. San Francisco. DB.

Condition: Good. 1St Edition. B003HG0Z8G Unmarked text. Name Inside Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; First Printing. Original cloth. First printing stated. Bookplate, PO inscription. The DJ is price clipped, chipped, lightly soiled. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 462 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth. 462 pages. Illustrated. Bibliography. Index. Corner-clipped dust jacket has some chips and tears. Contents clean and tight.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ dj. 3rd printing. [minor wear only to lower extremities, old literary agency label on front endpaper (Literary Corporation of America, Los Angeles); the jacket has tiny chips at both ends of the spine, a couple of tiny edge-tears, very slight paper loss at top rear corner]. (B&W illustrated plates, rear endpaper map) A fictionalized biography of "San Francisco's Forgotten Jason," "the rags-to-riches-to-rags drama of a robber baron of America's gold-rush days." Brannan's life was "closely interwoven with the early history of California. He started the first school [in San Francisco]; he published the first newspaper; he became California's wealthiest citizen; he helped finance the first railroad west of the Mississippi; he did more toward building San Francisco, Sacramento, and the state of California than any other person. He was an individual -- a hell-roaring, courageous, six-foot-two, unscrupulous individual -- the like of whom never lived before nor will again.".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition; Second Printing. Stated second printing. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Blue cloth boards with yellow lettering on spine. Sizable stain to back board; some rubbing, bumping, and soiling to edges. Illustrated dust jacket with title in black on cover and in yellow on spine. Jacket is wrapped in mylar and is not price clipped. Significant chipping and numerous small tears to edges; wear along folds; moderate soiling and staining. Binding is tight. Faint staining to top edge of text block, leaving small tidemark on the first few pages and the final 30 pages. Otherwise, interior is clean. Includes 15 black-and-white photos and illustrations on plates, all present as called for. Map on rear pastedown. This is a fictionalized biography of Samuel Brannan (1819-1889) , a Mormon settler and businessman who became a prominent character in California history. Brannan founded San Francisco's first newspaper, helped form the city's first vigilance committee (which led to being disfellowshiped from the LDS Church) , publicized the California Gold Rush, and became the state's first millionaire. ; B&W Plates; 8vo; 462 pp; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition Stated. SIGNED by the Author on the first free endpaper. A fictionalized biography of the Gold Rush robber baron. Book is crisp and clean under a colorful jacket with minor nicking at spine ends, original $3.75 price. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book tells the story of Samuel Brannan, one of the most influential figures of the California Gold Rush. Scott details Brannan's life and business ventures, including his role as the founder of San Francisco's first newspaper. She also explores the controversies that surrounded Brannan's success, including his involvement in the Mormon Church and accusations of fraud. This fascinating biography will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American West.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book tells the story of Samuel Brannan, one of the most influential figures of the California Gold Rush. Scott details Brannan's life and business ventures, including his role as the founder of San Francisco's first newspaper. She also explores the controversies that surrounded Brannan's success, including his involvement in the Mormon Church and accusations of fraud. This fascinating biography will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American West.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardcover INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR to the first owner, in exellent condition (slight wear, slight soiling of upper page edges), with fair dust jacket (price-clipped, edge chips and tears, pale soiling on back panel, protected by a clear, removeable cover). Morman historical figure in early San Francisco. 462 pages. [1.3 lbs]. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 498. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 498.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1944. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 500, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 500 500.