SMITH, Emory E.

THE GOLDEN POPPY

Palo Alto: The Murdock Press, 1902. First Edition. Decorated Cloth. 231 pp. Illustrated, including some in color. Green decorated cloth. 6" x 8 3/4". Period postcard laid in. Ink 1903 gift inscription at front free endpaper. A beautifully produced compilation of varied material about the California poppy. The book was published the year before the poppy was officially adopted as the State flower. Author Smith was Secretary of the California Sate Floral Society. A Near Fine copy (rubbed; some edgewear) now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. Near Fine / Custom Clear Mylar. Item #3118

Price: $50.00