Some Old Ranchos and Adobes by Rush, Philip S - 1965

San Diego, California: Neyenesch Printers, Inc., 1965. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Presents the history & lore of some of the earliest land grant & farm settlements in California both before & after the "American occupation,'' drawing on personal visits over the early-mid-20th century & earlier local histories. Focus is on the early ranchos in San Diego, Orange, & Riverside Counties, with photos taken by the author throughout the book's 121 pages. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1965, this hardcover book has beige cloth over boards with dark brown lettering & design to front & spine. The cloth is heavily & unevenly tanned, & there is 1 tiny rubbed spot to front cover nearly parallel to the author's name, in toward spine. Otherwise, no rubbing, binding is straight & strong, very clean; pages unusually white, with mild tanning to edges. Sticker from local La Jolla bookstore in rear. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. NO DJ, likely as issued. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2021. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.