Published by American West Publishing Co. (1969), Palo Alto, CA, 1969
Cloth w/DJ. Condition: G/G. Black & White/Color Illus. (illustrator). Palo Alto, CA: American West Publishing Co. G/G. (1969). . Cloth w/DJ. 4to., 310 pp., writing on Dj & ffe, shelfwear, DJ faded .
Published by American West, Palo Alto, CA, 1969
Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. PhilIp Hyde (Photographer) (illustrator). First Edition, First Thus. Text/BRAND NEW. Illustrated, gilt embossed orange linen boards/Fine. DJ/None. Topographical map of the Grand Canyon to endpapers. A biography of the Colorado River and its canyons. Contributors are: William E. Brown, Jr.; Robert C. Euler; Helen Hosmer; Roderick Nash; Roger Olmsted; Wallace Stegner; Paul S. Taylor; and, Robert A. Weinstein. The essays, many of which were first published elsewhere, are presented in 3 parts: Part I, The Myth; II, The Conquest; and, III, The Legacy, followed by a geologic account of the region by Clarence E. Dutton. Besides color plates of Philip Hyde, text is augmented by b/w archival photos. Fine copy in a lesser condition dust jacket.
Published by American West, Palo Alto, CA, 1969
Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. PhilIp Hyde (Photographer) (illustrator). First Edition, First Thus. Text/BRAND NEW. Illustrated, gilt embossed orange linen boards/Fine. DJ/VG; strong & sound w/nips, rubs & small losses to leading edges & corner tips. Topographical map of the Grand Canyon to endpapers. Biography of the Colorado River and its canyons. Contributors are: William E. Brown, Jr.; Robert C. Euler; Helen Hosmer; Roderick Nash; Roger Olmsted; Wallace Stegner; Paul S. Taylor; and, Robert A. Weinstein. The essays, many of which were first published elsewhere, are presented in 3 parts: Part I, The Myth; II, The Conquest; and, III, The Legacy, followed by a geologic account of the region by Clarence E. Dutton. Besides color plates of Philip Hyde, text is augmented by b/w archival photos. Fine copy in a lesser condition dust jacket.