THE DIARY OF PHILIP LEGET EDWARDS. THE GREAT CATTLE DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON IN 1837.
San Francisco: The Grabhorn Press, 1932. First Thus. Cloth-backed marbled boards. 47 pages. First Edition Thus. Introduction by Douglas S. Watson. Frontispiece view in color of Yerba Buena in Spring, 1937 from a lithograph by John Vioget. One headpiece in sepia by Arvilla Parker. Quarto. Cloth-backed marbled boards. The Grabhorn Press First Series of Rare Americana, Number 4. Baskerville types; Van Gelder paper. Bookplate of California bibliophile Arthur R. Anderson on front pastedown. In a custom slipcase made by Mr. Anderson, as was his custom. The diary of the first recorded cattle drive in California. GB 172; Six-Score 36 (note); Howes E66. Toned front and rear endpapers, as is usual for this title, else Fine and in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING via media mail to any United States address. Near Fine / Custom Clear Mylar. Item #1731
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