The First Spanish Entry Into San Francisco Bay 1775

Father Vicente Maria. Edited By John Galvin

Published by John Howell, California, 1971

About this Item

HB first edition. Edition limited to 5000 copies. Blue cloth boards, gilt titles and ship illust front. Gilt titles spine. 31.2 x 22.3cm. 129 rough cut pages. 4 contemporary maps, 6 f/c illusts. The original narrative, hitherto unpublished by Father Vicente Maria and further details by participants in the first explorations of the Bay's waters. Illustrations by Louis Choris in brush and pencil who was at San Francisco in 1816. Really interesting book. Condition: Very minor age discolouration to board edges. Appears unused. VGC. Please note, heavy book, if being sent outside UK may incur extra postage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Spanish Entry Into San Francisco Bay 1775
• Publisher: John Howell, California
• Publication Date: 1971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Louis Choris +
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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