The Pathfinder by George A. Zabriskie [First Edition Half Leather Binding Signed Presentation to his Brother and Wife]

Ormond Beach: "The Doldrums", 1947, First Edition. Inscribed by the author as "Geo" to “Edward and Gertrude." Inscription written in blue ink. Half leather binding by Zabriskie, signed in gilt “GAZ” to the base of the front paste down, gilt titles to the spine, two raised bands, inner gilt dentelles, with bells to the corners. Twenty-four pages, complete. Five black and white illustrations, complete. A reprinted article about John C. Fremont, "Pathfinder of the West." The following is the printed text within the inscription: "At this Christmas time maybe a reprint of an article which appeared in a recent New-York Historical Society Quarterly will help illustrate the debt of gratitude we owe to our pioneers, and in a world so shaken by dictations and dissensions remind us also of the opportunities we enjoy for personal development and individual achievement. With the season’s greeting, Cordially, Geo. A. Zabriskie". George A. Zabriskie (1868-1954) was an American author, president of several prominent baking corporations, and the 22nd president of the New York Historical Society who served from 1939-1947. Approximately 8 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine – very good condition – gilt tiles, two raised bands. Joints – very good condition – rubbed and worn. Corners – very good condition – gently bumped and worn. Boards – good to very good condition – minor marks and scratches, half leather, gilt decoration, gilt axe, arrow and quiver to the front board. Page edges – good condition – top edge gilt, tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges – very good condition – sound. Paste downs – good condition – gilt edged and decorated, marbled. End papers – good condition – marbled papers, other end papers tanned. Title – good condition – tanned. Pages – good condition – tanned. Binding – good condition – attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1947 Binding: Hardback.…