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London: Smith, Elder and Co, 1839. First Edition. 8vo. 352 pp. Errata slip at page 339. Large folding map of California "The Coasts of Guatimala and Mexico, from Panama to Cape Mendocino; with the Principal Harbor's in California. 1839" outlined in original hand-color. Frontispiece portrait of Father Peyri and 9 lithographic plates after William Smyth. Publisher's original green cloth with gilt lettering on spine; in custom slipcase. Occasional foxing; light wear; hinges professionally reinforced; else a near fine copy. A History of Upper and Lower California from the Discovery to the Present Time, Comprising an Account of the Climate, Soil, Natural Productions, Agriculture, Commerce &c. A Full View of the Missionary Establishments and Condition of the Free and Domesticated Indians,. With an Appendix relating to steam-navigation in the Pacific. The first book in English to relate exclusively to California. The book was written from descriptions furnished by Forbe's agents in California, for he did not see California until long after the publication of the work. Forbes was partner of Barron, Forbes & Company of Tepic, Mexico, owners of the New Almaden mine in California. The inset maps are of the harbors of Bodega, San Francisco, San Diego, Monterey, Santa Barbara and San Pedro. The plates include views of Monterey Bay, San Francisco Harbour, San Carlos Mission, Carmel Bay, and cultural scenes. (Graff 1377; Howes F-242; Zamorano 80 #38).
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California: A History of Upper & Lower California From Their First Discovery to The Present Time: Comprising an Account of The Climate, Soil, Natural Productions, Agriculture, Commerce, &c. a Full View of The Missionary Establishments and Condition of The
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New York: The Abbey Press, 1901. First Edition. Publisher's Cloth. Very Good Plus/none. 1901, First Edition, notes and impressions on a journey through Ireland, Scotland and England Book is Very Good Plus or better, bright and clean publisher's maroon cloth, bright gilt title to front board with river/nature photograph framed in gilt on front board, floral gilt decoration, spine bright as well with light wear to head and heel, top edge gilt, previous owner bookplate on front pastedown along with a black felt pen number. some play in the front board. text and plates fine, 161 pages nicely illustrated with 65 plates from photographs and ill lustrations. frontispiece A nice copy protected in a custom mylar sleeve.
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CALIFORNIA: A History of Upper and Lower California, with an Introduction by Herbert Ingram Priestley
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San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1937. Hardcover. Very good. Limited to 650 copies. "British merchant Alexander Forbes wrote the first book published in English relating exclusively to California. His narrative, as observed by Hubert Howe Bancroft, was not so much a history as 'a presentation by an intelligent man of business of the country's actual condition, capabilities, institutions, and prospects.' His book, more than any other, made California known to the English-speaking world and spurred on both European and American interest in controlling this remote Mexican province" (Gary F. Kurutz, The Zamorano 80 Collection of Daniel G. Volkmann Jr.). Small quarto: xxxi, 229 p. with 11 illustrations, including a folding map of California, and 2 facsimiles. Original marbled paper-covered boards over a brown cloth spine, with a printed paper spine label. Minor crease to the folding map, with a little bit of edgewear to the boards; else very good or better. The Zamorano Eighty 38.
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CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY OF UPPER AND LOWER CALIFORNIA (SIGNED); From Their First Discovery to the Present Time, Comprising an Account of the Climate, Soil, Natural Productions, Agriculture, Commerce, &c. A Full View of the Missionary Establishments and Condition of the Free and Domesticated Indians. with an Appendix Relating to Steam Navigation in The Pacific. Illustrated with a New Map, Plans of the Harbours, and Numerous Engravings
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San Francisco, CA: John Henry Nash, 1937. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good / None. Tall Quarto , covered in elaborately marbled boards of brown, orange, red and silver, with fine-printed spine label. No jacket. First published in London in 1839, by Smith, Elder and Co., Master printer John Henry Nash undertook a project to reset and reprint this important California classic. Introduction by Herbert Ingram Priestley. Letter from Dr. John Forbes (the author's brother) to the printer, preceding Alexander's dedication. Facsimile of Alexander Forbes' signature, preceding Introduction. Ten illustrations, including frontis. Large folding map of California at end of work. Howes in Usiana writes: "First book in the English language devoted exclusively to California and of permanent value on its Indians and early missions" (F-242). Very slight rubbing to corners, Spine (and label) somewhat darkened. [xxxi], 229. Large folding map at rear.
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California: A History of Upper and Lower California. From Their First Discovery to the Present Time, Comprising An Account of the Climate, Soil, Natural Productions, Agriculture, Commerce, & A Full View of the Missionary Establishments and Condition of the Free and Domesticated Indians. With and Appendix Relating to Steam Navigation in the Pacific. Illustrated With a New Map, Plans of the Harbours, and Numerous Engravings.
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(San Francisco) London.: John Henry Nash., 1937 (1839).. First edition thus (facsimile).. Hardcover.. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). . 4to.. Illustrated. Large folding map. One of 650 copies. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
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