12mo, original printed pictorial boards backed in black morocco, illustrated, with 16 lithographic plates, 64 pp. Covers rubbed and with some staining, joints and hinges cracking, top cover loose and partially detached, internally clean; otherwise very good. This is a first edition of a work which went into many editions. Keep (1827-1906) was a professor at Mills College, and the illustrator George Holbrook Baker arrived in California in 1849, and became a major lithographer in the state. Laid in advertising leaf includes four poems. Seller Inventory # 101574

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Common Sea-Shells of California.

Publisher: Upton Bros.,, San Francisco:

Publication Date: 1881

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.

Store Description

I sell books relating to American History, African American and slavery, science and medicine and travel and exploration

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints, Inc.
3 Knapp Ave., Florham Park, NJ, 07932, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

Shipping Terms:

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants