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Sale 407
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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Americana with Photographs
& Manuscript Materials
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arketing
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Photography & Design
Chad Mueller, Photographer
Summer Auctions, 2009
July 9, 2009 – Americana with Photographs & Manuscript Materials
July 23, 2009 – Natural History - Travel & Exploration - Maps – Prints
August 6, 2009 – Fine Golf Books
August 20, 2009 – Art & Illustrated Books - Fine Books in All Fields
September 3, 2009 – Fine Americana
September 17, 2009 – Fine Books and Manuscripts
October 1, 2009 – Literature
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Consignments are being accepted for the 2009 Auction season. Please contact Bruce MacMakin at
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Front Cover: Lot 105 Lot Back Cover: Clockwise from upper left, Lots 134, 381, 118, 64
Bond # 14425383
Section I: Autograph & Manuscript Material, Lots 1-58
Section II: Photographs, Lots 59-131
Section III: Printed Americana, Lots 132-419
Section I: Autograph & Manuscript Material
1. Astor, William Waldorf. Three autograph letters signed by William Waldorf Astor. Includes: 8 lines,
on New York State Senate letterhead, to E.D. Palmer, regarding purchase of a statue of Robert
Livingston. Albany: March 26, 1880. * 1½ pp., to Alexander S. Porter, regarding a confidential matter
in which he is to represent Astor. New York: Jan. 31, 1890. * 3 pp., to Bryce, about his magazine
(recently purchased Pall Mall Gazette and Pall Mall Magazine), and possibly writing an article for the
Review. London, May 4, 1893.
Various places: 1880-1893
William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor (1848 – 1919) was a financier and statesman and
a member of the prominent Astor family. Upon the death of his father in early 1890, William
Waldorf Astor inherited a personal fortune that made him the richest man in America.
Provenance: A private California collection. Very good or better.
(300/500)
2. (Automatic Writing) Reynolds, A.T. 28 manuscript volumes of ‘Automatic Writing’ by psychic A.T.
Reynolds. 28 notebooks of various sizes containing the text of hundreds of automatic writing sessions.
Ring or sewn bound notebooks.
Mechanic Falls, ME: 1929-1957
Consecutive notebooks of psychic A.T. Reynolds of Mechanic Falls, Maine, spanning nearly 30
years of correspondence from the beyond. Reynolds channels frequent communications from
numerous important historical figures including Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, George
Washington, Mary Baker Eddy, Gandhi, Mark Twain, Admiral Nelson, Woodrow Wilson,
W.H. Harrison, and many other famous and less well known departed souls. An intriguing and
fascinating archive. Binding threads deteriorated in many cases; very good.
(1000/1500)
3. Bergh, Henry. Autograph Letter signed by Henry Bergh, to a Mr. Morris. 15 lines, in ink, on 1st page of
4-page lettersheet of the Office of the Board of Aldermen, New York City. 8x5.
New York: July 21, 1880
Henry Bergh (1811-1888), was founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, and was instrumental in the founding of the American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children. In this short letter, he takes on cats: “The cat question, which has always
been confined to the back yards, has now come to the front. I have prepared the draft of an
ordinance, which I would like to have approved by the Board of Aldermen; and as you are
always doing some good - will you please take charge of it, and get it enacted for the sale of
suffering humanity as we as the wretched cats...” Provenance: A private California collection. A
few small soiled spots, very good.
(200/300)
4. Bigler, John. Autograph Letter signed by John Bigler, to Governor Henry H. Haight of California. 6 pp., in
ink, on one 4-page lettersheet & 1 single sheet of lined paper. 9¾x7.
New York: July 11, 1868
Long letter from a former governor of California to the current one. John Bigler, who was
governor in the early 1850’s, is attending the Democratic National Convention in New York,
and had intended to place Henry Haight’s name in nomination for president, only to find that
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the majority of his delegates actually preferred judge Stephen Field. Bigler goes into great detail
on the process. Accompanied by a printed column of a letter to the editor of the New York
World, from Bigler, covering the same ground. Accompanied by a second letter from Bigler to
Haight, written two and a half months later, primarily offering condolences on a recent loss,
and discussing some political matters. Provenance: A private California collection. Very good or
better condition.
(300/500)
5. Bourne, Benjamin. Archive of approximately 20 autograph letters signed by Benjamin Bourne, plus 2 signed
promissory notes. Various sizes, in ink, from Bristol, CT; Boston; Philadelphia, etc.
Various places: c.1783-1796
Letters from Benjamin Bourne, or Bourn (1755-1808), jurist and politician from Bristol,
Rhode Island. He represented Rhode Island in the U.S. House of Representatives and served
as a judge in both the federal district and
federal appellate courts. A Federalist, he was
instrumental in persuading Rhode Island to
ratify the U.S. Constitution. Most of the letters
relate to legal, judicial, and political matters,
though a few are personal. In 1792 he writes
of his arrival in Philadelphia and lodgings:
“This will aquaint you with my arrival here on
the 30th ult. without any occurrence worthy
of notice... I have now taken lodging in Market
Street nearly opposite the President’s with
Mrs. Ames her Husband , Judge Livermore
& Mrs. Thatcher... Our weekly board is at
the price of 7 dollars, including the use of
the family servants...” On Feb. 7, 1794, from
Philadelphia, “Mr. Morris Brown is here &
I don’t know when he returns. I believe he
means to see the event(?) of his petition
against the slave trade & tho’ I believe it will
be granted, sometime will probably elapse
before the Bill gets thro’...” It may be that the
Morris Brown referred to is the free black
shoemaker from South Caroline who later
moved to Philadelphia and co-founded the
country’s first African Methodist Church.
Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia,
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is named after him. An interesting and
historically valuable collection of papers, shedding light on politics, judicial matters and finances
in the early days of the republic. Provenance: A private California collection. Varying amounts
of wear, a few torn and chipped; overall very good.
(500/800)
SELECTION OF CALIFORNIA EPHEMERA
6. (California - Alpine County) Small group of Alpine County ephemera. Letterheads, letters, etc. 13 items.
Alpine County, CA: 1870s-1900s
Includes letters from the towns of Woodfords and Markleeville including the letterheads of I.
Cohn, Diamond Saw Mill and Chamber of Superior Judge, Alpine County, Cal., several other
handwritten letters including a letter from the Ghost Town of Monitor, California. Very good.
(200/300)
7. (California - Amador County) Small group of Amador County ephemera. Includes bill-heads, deeds,
stock certificates, etc. 13 items.
Amador County, CA: 1880s-1920s
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Includes bill-heads from the Amador Electric Railway & Light Company, stock certificates for
the Peerless Gold Mine Development Company, Industrial Mining Company, Kennedy Mining
and Milling Co., Bunker Hill Consolidated Mining Company, Original Amador Consolidated
Mines Company, several land and mining deeds, etc. Very good or better.
(150/250)
8. (California - Calaveras County) Archive of Calaveras County ephemera. Includes receipts, letters,
billheads, deeds, etc. Approximately 70 items.
Calaveras County, CA: 1880s-1910s
Includes much mining related material. Very good.
(300/500)
9. (California - Contra Costa County) Small group of Contra Costa County ephemera. Small collection of
deeds, receipts, letterheads, etc. 21 items.
Contra Costa, CA: 1860s-1910s
Very good.
(100/150)
10. (California - San Francisco) Archive of Bill- and Letterheads from San Francisco Merchants of Agricultural
Goods. Various bill- and letterheads, some with woodcut illustrations, various sizes. Approximately 60
pieces.
San Francisco: Late 19th century
An assortment of San Francisco merchants of farming and agricultural supplies. Many with
evidence of prior mounting in ledger or album on verso; some wear; overall very good.
(250/350)
11. (California - San Francisco) Archive of San Francisco clothiers, tailors, etc. Approximately 100 billheads,
receipts etc., various sizes.
San Francisco: Early 20th century
A variety of early 20th century San Francisco clothing merchants, tailors, etc. Some wear; overall
very good.
(250/350)
12. (California - San Francisco) Archive of San Francisco clothiers, tailors, etc. Approximately 150 billheads,
receipts etc., various sizes.
San Francisco: Mostly pre-1900
A variety of early 20th century San Francisco clothing merchants, tailors, etc. Some wear; overall
very good.
(500/800)
13. (California - San Francisco) Billhead for San Francisco cutler Will & Finck. Printed billhead,
approximately 7x8¼.
San Francisco: 1907
Scarce ephemera from the famed San Francisco knifemaker Will & Finck. Creased; near fine.
(100/150)
14. (California - San Francisco) Collection of Billheads and Receipts from San Francisco Hardware Merchants.
Various billheads and receipts, some with woodcut illustrations, various sizes. Approximately 150
pieces.
San Francisco: Early 20th century
An assortment of San Francisco hardware merchants. Many with evidence of prior mounting in
an album or ledger, some light wear; overall very good.
(250/350)
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15. (California - San Francisco) Collection of ephemera from San Francisco jewelers. Billheads and receipts,
some with woodcut illustrations, various sizes. Approximately 15 pieces.
San Francisco: Late 19th century
An assortment of ephemera from San Francisco jewelers, watchmakers, etc. Many with evidence
of prior mounting in an album or ledger, some light wear; overall very good.
(100/150)
16. (California - San Francisco) Ephemera from San Francisco clothiers, hat makers, etc. Misc. billheads,
letterheads, etc., some with woodcut illustrations, various sizes. Approximately 40 pieces.
San Francisco: Late 19th to early 20th centuries
An assortment of ephemera from San Francisco womens’ clothiers, hat and glove sellers, etc.
Many with evidence of prior mounting in an album or ledger, some light wear; overall very
good.
(250/350)
17. (California - San Francisco) Various San Francisco Merchant Bill- and Letterheads. Various bill-and
letterheads, many with woodcut illustrations, various sizes. Approximately 40 pieces.
San Francisco: Late 19th century
A variety of San Francisco merchants represented including furniture dealers, dry good dealers,
paint and wallpaper merchants, etc. Some wear, many with remnants of previous mounting in
an album or ledger on rear; overall very good.
(250/350)
18. (California - Stockton) Walker, John Appleby. Partially printed deed, accomplished in ink, for sale of land
in Stockton, California, by John Appleby Walker to Daniel Gibb. 16x13¼.
Stockton, CA: March 26, 1850
Deed for sale of Lot 12 in Block 5 in Stockton, California (near intersection of Market and
Commerce streets), signed by Walker, and by notary Edward M. Howison, and two witnesses.
A rare Territory of California document - California’s status as a territory was very brief, as
statehood was conferred by Congress on September 9, 1850. Provenance: A private California
collection. A little wear at folds, very good.
(300/500)
19. (California - Tulare County) Ledger from the Porterville City Water Works, 1910-11. 20 doublepage
spreads with additional overleaves. (Folio) 18¾x14¼, original half leather and cloth.
Porterville, CA: 1910-11
Manuscript ledger accounts with the Porterville City Water Works in Tulare County. Spine
lacking, dampstaining; good.
(200/300)
20. (Canada) Collection of approximately 50 autographed items by Canadians or relating to Canada. Various
sizes, some partially printed, most wholly manuscript.
Various places: 19th/early 20th centuries
Included are letters from bishops, statesmen, authors, generals, etc., among them General Sir
Archibald Cambell; G. Murray; Sir John H. Glover, Governor of Newfoundland; Sir Alexander
Campbell; W. Mackenzie-King; geologist Robert Bell; Niagara Bridge engineer Samuel Keefer,
etc. Sold as is. Provenance: A private California collection. Generally very good.
(300/500)
21. (Canada-Vermont Road) Hickock, Carter & Joseph H. Munson. Autograph Letter signed by Carter
Hickock & Joseph H. Munson, advising the government of Lower Canada on the best route for a turnpike to the
Canada-Vermont border. 1½ pp., on 4-page conjugate 12½x7¾.
St. Albans, VT: c.1800
The letter, written by two private citizens of St. Albans, Vermont, in the form of a petition,
is addressed to the Committee appointed by the Government of Lower Canada to lay out the
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Turnpike Road from St. John’s to the Province Line. They advise that, since the best route from
St. Albans to the border went through Swanton Falls and along the edge of Missisquoi Bay, the
Canadian road should be planned to meet the American road at the appropriate junction. A revealing instance of trans-national cooperation. Provenance: A private California collection. Top
1½” of letter darkened, some minor staining and other wear, very good.
(300/500)
LETTER FROM COLLECTOR OF DUTIES AT FORT ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI, 1801
22. Carmichael, Jonathan F. ALs from Jonathan Carmichael, Collector at Fort Adams, Mississippi, to
Comptroller General of the United States John Steele. Three page Autograph Letter, signed, on a single
folded sheet. Approx. 8¾x7½”.
Fort Adams, Mississippi: 1801
Carmichael writes in his role as the first collector of duties at Fort Adams, Mississippi to U.S.
Comptroller General John Steele of the difficulties in receiving goods through the newly
established port. This frontier port, at the southwest corner of the United States prior to the
acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, had a garrison of nearly 500 regular United States troops.
The stronghold included earthworks, powder magazine and barracks. It served as the United
States port of entry on the Mississippi river, and export-import duties were collected there until
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 shifted this work to New Orleans. Fort Adams
was the setting for Edward E. Hale’s famous story, “The Man Without a Country.” Meriwether
Lewis lived for a time at Fort Adams before leaving for Washington, D.C., to become private
secretary to President Thomas Jefferson. Short tears at folds, light foxing; else near fine.
(500/800)
CONFEDERATE REGIMENTAL ORDER BOOK FOR TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS
23. (Civil War - Confederate) Manuscript Regiment Order Book 4th Regt. Tenn. Vols. (written on front flyleaf).
26 leaves are written on, in ink, nearly all on both sides; there are a number of blank leaves. 7¼x6,
leather-backed boards covered with marbled paper.
Fort Pillow, TN & Columbus, KY: 1861-1862
From June 7 to Sept. 27, 1861, the orders are under the name of Rufus Neely as regimental
commander, with Henry Hampton his adjutant, comprising 12 leaves, all but the last written
on both sides. Then there are a number
of blank leaves, and orders resume on
Oct. 29, 1861, under the command of
Otho French Strahl, his adjutant J.W. Tate,
totaling 9 leaves, all but the last written
on both sides, the final order on Jan. 7,
1862. Next there are more blank leaves,
then another series of orders from Strahl,
backtracking to Oct. 29, comprising 4
leaves. Following the order on January
1, 1862, there is a final order under the
name of Maj. J.F. Henry, regarding several
promotions to captain. The next leaf
is the last to be written on, and reads:
“Andrew J. Keller was promoted from the
captaincy of Company D to Lieut. Col.
of the 4th Tenn. Reg. in May 1862 and
made Colonel of the Reg. Sept. 1863.”
The first order fills the first necessity,
“Private H.M. Hitner, Co. A, is hereby
appointed Drum Major of this regiment,
with full authority over all the musicians…” The orders following are largely
concerned with getting the camp in order,
with a number relating to furloughs and
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sick leave, and abuse thereof, leading to the conclusion that the private soldiers in this early stage
of the war were not yet inculcated in the doctrine of military service. General order No. 9, Aug.
8, 1861, reads “For the present no more furloughs will be granted to members of the regiment. The uncertainty which shrouds the future, and the threatening attitude of the enemy on
our frontier impels the Col. Comd. to adopt this course.” There are also several courts martial
recorded, as “Wm. Bennett 3d Sergt in Co.. H 4th Reg. T.V. was found guilty of drunkenness &
insubordination and sentenced to the following, that he be reduced to the ranks and disqualified
from holding office during the remainder of his time of service.” Also included are orders detailing officers and men for various duties, promotions, designations of procedures, etc. A vivid
and fascinating look into the operations of a Confederate regiment during the first year of the
Civil War. Well dampstained and worn, about half the marbled paper peeled off the front board,
the contents mostly legible though the staining causes difficulty in places, good condition only,
much used in the field. Confederate order books like this are quite rare.
(2000/3000)
24. (Clergymen) Collection of approximately 50 autograph letters signed by American clergymen from the 18th &
19th centuries. Nearly all of the letters in their own folders with biographical information neatly written
in ink on the outside - this was done in the early 20th century most likely.
Various places: 18th-19th centuries
Significant collection of letters from American clergymen, made quite valuable by the
biographical information provided, including lists of publications. Among others, includes 1786
note from Nehemiah Williams, pastor of Brimfield, Mass., regarding church funds; 1818 letter
from Nathaniel Thayer, of Lancaster, Mass., to Aaron Bancroft; 1796 letter from Epharaim
Ward, West Brookfield, on political matters, etc.; 1837 letter from Absalom Peters, New York;
and many others. A few with vintage photographs. Provenance: A private California collection.
Folders a little browned with some chipping and splitting along spines; letters very good or
better.
(1000/1500)
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25. Clinton, George. Document signed by George Clinton as Governor of New York. 18 lines, in ink, with
paper seal affixed, signed by George Clinton. 15x8.
New York: 1892
George Clinton (1739-1812), Revolutionary War hero, longtime governor of the state of New
York, and vice president under two different presidents, signs a document attesting that Richard
Varick, who had executed an annexed certificate of marriage, was indeed mayor of New
York City; on the verso is a manuscript document in Latin(?), signed by Varick, but perhaps
secretarialy. Provenance: A private California collection. Very good.
(250/350)
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26. Dugan, Irvin. Archive of material relating to the life and family of cartoonist Irvin Dugan. Interesting
archive pertaining to the life and family of political cartoonist Irvin Dugan. Most of the material
is personal in nature, with many interesting photographs related to the Irvin family, Masons, Boy
Scouts, etc., a selection of Dugan’s World War II cartoons, clipped from the Huntington West Virginia
Herald Advertiser, a series of letters between Dugan and various officials as he tried to get his son’s
bride out of Australia during the War. An interesting, eclectic lot.
Various dates
IRVIN DUGAN (born James Irvin Dugan) was born in Guyandotte, West Virginia, on
February 8, 1892, the son of James and Lizzie W. Dugan. After receiving his early art instruction
in Huntington, W.V., public schools, he studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the
New School of Design in Boston. Very good.
(150/250)
27. (Dutch Sweeney Mining Company) Dutch Sweeney Mining Company Ledger Book 1914-1915.
Approximately 35 pages in a 400 page ledger. 13½x8½, original leather and suede.
Quartz, CA: 1914-15
Typical accounting entries, expenditures, etc., company name stamped on first leaf. Very good.
(150/250)
28. (Gold Rush) Manuscript mortgage deed for one fifth of the Long Bar Water Company. 4 pp., on lettersheet,
with receipt attached. 9¾x7½.
Long Bar, Yuba Co., Cal.: 1852
Document mortgaging a one-fifth share in the Long Bar Water Company to William Baker for
$984. Portions of the mortgage were resold several times, as indicated with additional notations
to the document, and it was eventually sold at auction in August of 1853. Water was crucial to
successful mining, and the control of local water rights was an important aspect of economic
dynamics during the Calfiornia Gold Rush. Near fine to fine.
(200/300)
LETTERS FROM AND TO FUTURE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR HENRY HAIGHT
29. Haight, Henry. Autograph Letter signed by Henry H. Haight, to his brother Dugald C. Haight. 2 pp., on
4-page lettersheet, addressed on p.4. 11x8½.
San Francisco: August 30, 1851
Henry Huntley Haight, a young lawyer who had moved from St. Louis to San Francisco in 1850,
a future governor of California, writes to his younger(?) brother in St. Louis about coming west
to practice law: “I wrote to father relative to your coming here to practice. Of course he &
yourself will consult your own interests... I cannot promise should you decide to come that you
will make a fortune suddenly but I am doing so well that I should be pleased to have you come
and take the chance with me for a few years. I think there is a much fine field for practice here
& a much healthier climate than in St. Louis. I can promise you a good living at all events...”
Provenance: A private California collection. A little edge wear; very good.
(300/500)
30. (Haight, Henry) Two letters written to future California Governor Henry Haight. 1½ pp. on 4-page
lettersheet. From his cousin (“Dear Coz”). Chicago: 20 July, 1848.* 3 pp. on 4-page lettersheet. From
Samuel Baird. Watertown, Wis.: Jany 20, ‘49.
Chicago & Watertown (WI): 1848 & 1849
Both the letters are addressed to young Henry Haight, not yet 25 and a promising lawyer, in St.
Louis. The first is a rather sloppy letter, written apparently just to kill time (“It is awful hard for
to make up a letter out of so few materials as are to be found...”). The second, however, is much
more thoughtful, and is written at an auspicious time: “I suppose you are aware that the great
Eye of the world is turned towards the newly discovered Eldorado. Even our quite little village
is peering over the Snowy Mountains - we have many among us who seriously talk of straddling a mule, & beating him westward - they cannot see or talk of anything but glittering dust...
I therefore beg leave to trouble you with a few inquiries - whether you will be able to answer
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them or not I do not know, but I thought it quite probable that there would a great many go
from your city & you must have heard more or less said about the route & the required outfit...”
A significant letter at the beginning of the great year of the Gold Rush. Provenance: A private
California collection. Both very good to near fine.
(400/600)
31. (Hawaii) Stewart, Charles Samuel. Autograph benediction in Hawaiian, followed by a salutation, signed by
Charles S. Stewart, former missionary to Hawaii. 11 lines, in ink, on plain sheet apparently removed from
an autograph album, 7¼x9.
New York: June 10th, 1837
The two-line benediction in Hawaiian is from Galatians, followed by “This benediction from
the word of God will not, I trust, be less kindly received by Miss Ward from being clothed in
the language of a people inseparably associated with the choicest recollections of the early &
warm friend of her Pastor. Chas. Saml. Stewart, Late Missionary at the Sandwich Islands. New
York, June 10th, 1837.” Stewart arrived in Hawaii in April 1823, part of the second company of
Congregational missionaries sent to the islands. He left 2½ years later due to the ill health of his
wife. He visited Hawaii again in 1829, as chaplain aboard the USS Vincennes. He wrote several
books on his experiences in Hawaii and the Pacific. Provenance: A private California collection.
Some soiling along the right-hand portion; very good.
(300/500)
32. Hedge, Lemuel. Ms. Minutes of the Committee of Correspondence of Warwick, MA, with letter from
Lemuel Hedge to Joseph Warren, & related material. 4 pp. on 4-page conjugate 11¾x7¼.
Warwick, Mass.: July 13, 1775
Interesting record of the meeting in Warwick, Massachusetts, at which Lemuel Hedge, the
town preacher, and an avowed tory, was barred from leaving the town and his weapons
confiscated. The first two pages are a copy of a letter Hedge sent to Joseph Warren, chief
executive of the revolutionary Massachusetts government, pleading his case while admitting
his sentiments(ironically, Warren was dead by the time if this meeting, having been killed at the
Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775). The third page is the view of the committee members
of Hedge (“We can view him in no other light than a bitter enemy to his country’s freedom...
we recommend to the inhabitants of this town to disarm and confine him...”) The fourth page
lists the vote of the committee, 56 for confinement, 45 against. The Rev. Hedge was indeed
confined, and he was to pass away two years hence. A very interesting document, demonstrating
that the revolutionary movement in America was not unanimous amongst the citizenry, and was,
even at its inception, democratic in nature. Provenance: A private California collection. Some
soiling, split along several folds, good condition.
(400/600)
ARCHIVE OF A CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN
33. Hillings, Patrick. Archive of photos, awards, etc. from Republican U.S. Representative from California
Patrick Hillings. Vast archive comprising 10 albums of photos and letters, numerous mounted photos,
awards and commendations, a circular plaque with ‘Member of Congress’ seal, several panoramic
photos, etc.
Patrick Jerome Hillings (1923-1994) was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who
succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress. Hillings was elected to the Eighty-second and to
the three succeeding Congresses (1951-1959) from the 12th District which was formerly held
by Rep. Richard Nixon. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1958, but was an unsuccessful candidate for Attorney General of California, an office vacated by Edmund G. “Pat”
Brown, Sr., who was instead elected governor. He served as chairman of the Republican Central
Committee of Los Angeles County from 1960-1961. He directed the presidential campaign
of Ronald Reagan in Florida from 1979-1980. The archive includes, in addition to scores of
photographs of Hillings, numerous photos of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald
Reagan, an interesting collection of snapshots of the funeral of Patricia Nixon, photos of the
Chowder and Marching club, panoramic photos of various Republican dinners, several early
Nixon campaign items, etc. Very good.
(2000/3000)
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34. (Illinois) Two ledgers of Insurance Policies for properties in Clinton, Illinois. Two folio ledger books,
approximately 16½x12.
Clinton, Illinois: 1890s-1920s
Scores of complete insurance company forms for fire, tornado, and other policies underwritten
by the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society or the Royal Insurance Company Limited in the
Clinton, Illinois area. One ledger lacking rear cover, some wear and soiling; else very good.
(200/300)
JOHN JAY APPOINTS OFFICER IN CONTINENTAL ARMY
35. Jay, John. Document signed by John Jay, appointing Walter Finney a Captain in the Fourth Pennsylvania
Regiment. Engraved document on vellum, filled out in ink, with paper seal affixed. Signed by John Jay
as President of Congress; also signed by Peter Scull, Secretary of the Board of War. 7¼x10.
Philadelphia: April 10, 1779
Appointment of Walter Finney as a Captain in the Continental Army. Although the document
is dated April 10, 1779, the date in the body of the document indicates that the date of rank
was August 10, 1776. John Jay (1745-1829), the second youngest delegate to the Continental
Congress when first elected, became its President during the Revolution; his post-war service
is perhaps even more significant, co-authoring the Federalist Papers, serving as Secretary of
State and as the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and negotiated the Jay Treaty
with Great Britain. Walter Finney joined the Pennsylvania Regiment as a Lieutenant on March
20, 1776, and Captain on August 10 of that year. He was captured by the British on August 27,
1776, on Long Island. Glued to backing board in a few spots, with some glue residue on verso,
one petal of the paper seal separated and glued to backing board; some minor soiling and wear,
very good.
(1500/2500)
36. Knowland, Joseph R. and William F. Large archive of letters to Joseph R. and William F. Knowland.
Archive of several hundred letters addressed to Joseph R. and William F. Knowland both in
their political offices and as editors and publishers of The Oakland Tribune (a few addressed to
other members of the Tribune staff). Includes a wide array of colorful billheads from California
organizations and businesses.
1910s-1940s
Joseph Knowland became owner of the Oakland Tribune in 1915 and was succeeded by his son
William. Both father and son were active in state and national politics with the elder Knowland
serving in the California State Assembly and State Senate and later in the U.S. House of
Representatives. The younger Knowland also served in both the State Assembly and Senate and
later in the United States Senate. Very good.
(1000/1500)
37. Lyman, Samuel. Four autograph letters signed by Lyman, to various recipients. Three are 1 p., one is 1½
pp.; 2 on single sheets, 2 on 4-page lettersheets addressed on 4th page. 10x8.
Philadelphia: 1796-1800
A combination of personal and political letters from the Massachusetts Representative Samuel
Lyman (1749-1802), who served as a Federalist from 1795 to 1802. On January 15th, 1800, he
writes of a Mr. Randolph, apparently Representative John Randolph of Virginia, “Randolph
says he is a servant of the sovereign People, and yet he is not willing to be chastized by them for
his insolence - he is a very indiscreet young man, & in one of his speeches on Nicholas’ motion
he made use of the words ‘mercenary and ragamuffins’ when speaking of the Army - the Sons
of Man could not bear this, but they took an opportunity, at the Theatre, and insulted him, but
I guess it will appear, that the insult was but a mere trifle.” Provenance: A private California
collection. With some damage from being unsealed, very good or better.
(400/600)
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ARCHIVE OF LETTERS FROM THOMAS MCKENNEY,
CO-AUTHOR OF INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA
38. McKenney, Thomas. Archive of 18 letters, articles & other correspondence of Thomas McKenney, most to
Peter Force. Various sizes, in ink, most undated and unsigned, most addressed to Peter Force as editor
of the National Journal.
Washington: c.1824-26
Significant archive of letters and articles from Thomas McKenney to Peter Force, printer, archivist, and at this time editor of the National Journal, a semi-weekly, then daily, publication devoted to the candidacy of John Quincy Adams in 1824, which continued publication for some
seven years after that contested election. Thomas McKenney, appointed head of the newly
organized bureau of Indian affairs in March of 1824 following his tenure as superintendent of
Indian trade, was heavily
involved in politics, and the
correspondence reflects
to modus operandi of the
period – submitting articles
and editorials to newspapers, rather than appearing
on the Sunday morning talk
shows of today. He was, of
course, to gain his lasting
fame for his History of
the Indian Tribes of North
America, in collaboration
with James Hall, featuring the splendid portraits
of Charles Bird King. The
archive comprises: Letter to the editor regarding
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the prospects of William
H. Crawford’s election by
the Electoral College in the 1824 presidential contest – slim or none, according to McKenney. 2½ pp. * Letter to the editor about the “recent Creek controversy” which had been solved
with “both Wisdom and firmness.” 2 pp., with note by McKenney on 4th page asking that it
be re-copied before being sent to the printer, as he wished to remain anonymous “unless the
Secy. of War or President may want to know.” * Letter to the editor regarding election returns
in North Carolina, which the Raleigh Register “(A Radical paper)” say favor Crawford, though
this of course is not the case. 1½ pp. * Letter to Peter Force, signed by McKenney, asking for a
subscription to the National Journal for his office, which he would pay for, and another for his
home, which he wanted for free, as “my object is to use the private paper for purposes of commenting for it.” 2 pp., addressed on 4th page. Dated July 23, 1824. * Letter regarding an address
relative to the Weems attack, and suggesting distribution of handbills. 1 page. * Letter regarding
an article that was submitted to the National Intelligencer, and the concurrent issuance of handbills, which the writer hoped could be forestalled. 1+ pp. * Letter signed by McKenney, advising Force that he could use a letter he wrote that was to appear in the Baltimore Announcer. 1
page. Dated July 8, 1825. * Letter addressed to Messers. Gales & Seaton, referring to the attack
on McKenney by [Mason] Weems, “who has ventured to circulate the trash which the common scavenger has been so long forcing through his common sewer in regard to me.” 3+ pp.
* Letter addressed to Capt. Force, signed by McKenney, regarding an article he is submitting. 1
page. * Letter to Capt. Force, signed by McKenney, regarding a submission of an opinion piece,
noting that “I find your paper, like the Intelligencer shuts out all things of this kind except the
everlasting debates in Congress, the details of which are no more interesting to 19-20ths of
your readers than would be blank columns, but are doubtless extremely so to the speakers…” 2
pp. * Letter to Force, signed by McKenney, regarding an article he had submitted that had not
been printed. 1+ pp. * Letter to Force, signed by McKenney, regarding a lawsuit for indebtedness that had been served on McKenney, proclaiming his innocence, and saying of the accuser,
“the man who could order the body of his fellow man imprisoned, for debt, must be far gone
in all the degradation of feeling which belonged to other and less liberal days…” 2¼ pp. Dated
May 1, 1826. * Letter to Force, signed by McKenney, advising him to publish the two articles
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sent. 1 page. * Article or editorial submitted by McKenney, regarding election of 1824, cheering
Adams’ victory over Crawford in New York. 1¼ pp. * Letter signed by McKenney, addressed to
the editors of the National Journal, promising to furnish an article by 12 noon, “I wish you to
send Is up for it, or come yourself.” 1 page. * Letter/article addressed to Peter Force, signed by
McKenney (but asking his name be kept out of it), regarding the expenses in the investigation
of the conduct of Com. Porter, which were closer to $1000 than the $20,000 reported. 2 + pp.
* Letter, to Gales & Seaton, signed by McKenney, asking why an article he submitted was not
published. 2 pp. * Letter from Peter Force to McKenney, asking him to submit an article he had
mentioned, with a reply note from McKenney to Force, regarding an article in a rival publication. 1 page. Provenance: A private California collection. Varying amounts of wear, but most in
very good condition.
(4000/6000)
39. McLane, Louis. Autograph Letter signed by Louis McLane, to Nicholas Biddle. 2 pp., on 4-page
lettersheet folded to form an envelope, address and postmark on p.4. 10x8.
[New York?]: Oct. 1, 1835
Louis McLane (1786-1857), lawyer and politician, variously U.S. Representative from Delaware,
U.S. Senator from Delaware, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Secretary of State, Minister
Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom, and President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
writes to President of the Bank of the United States Nicholas Biddle, as head of the Morris
Canal and Banking Company. “The directors of this company having learned that it may be
the desire of the Bank of the United States to enter into some arrangements for disposing of
their Branch in this city...have instructed me to apprise you of their wish either to purchase
the branch or to undertake the agency upon terms which shall be mutually satisfactory...”
Provenance: A private California collection. Near fine.
(300/500)
40. (Maryland - Baltimore) “Rustic”. Manuscript account of a journey from Wilmington to Baltimore, and a
brief sate in Baltimore. 20 pp. in ink on plain paper, stitched. 10x8.
Baltimore & Wilmington: May 12 & May 14, 1818
Account of a journey from Wilmington to Baltimore and back, with brief a brief description
of the former city, and a more lengthy discussion of the latter. The writer, who signs himself
“Rustic,” traveled from Wilmington to Elkton by stage, then by steamboat to Baltimore. The
writing is vivid and expressive, offering personal observation of the journey and the places
visited. A few excerpts, Including “a general view of the city. The streets of which on the new,
or hill parts are regularly laid out in rectangular squares having in general elegant buildings; but
the old part with the exception of a few streets is not regular, being narrow and crooked & in
many places not at all prepossessing.” “I took a survey of the market, which is strikingly inferior
to that of Philadelphia… but in price far superior – butter of an indifferent quality fifty cents
& upwards; vegetables, meat & other things in proportion; the fish market is tolerable, being
more abundantly supplied and it is situated very advantageously near Jones’ Falls a fine stream
running through the heart of the town, very much resembling a canal…” “Baltimore is justly
celebrated for its attention & hospitality to strangers. Its inhabitants take a lively interesting
in being thought friendly to foreigners… The women in general are not handsome, though
extremely polite & agreeable, possessing good mental and literary arguents, but too gay in
dress…” Provenance: A private California collection. Mild darkening to paper, dampstain to
fore edges most severe to first and last leaves but writing still legible; very good.
(500/800)
41. (Massachusetts - Deerfield) Ms. Document apprising the country treasurer of tax assessment of the inhabitants
of Deerfield, Mass. 10 lines, in ink, on sheet 4¼x7¼.
Deerfield, MA: [c.1763]
Elijah Williams and Joseph Barnard, Assessors of Deerfield, write to country treasurer Edward
Pynchon that “We have made an assessment on the inhabitants of Deerfield to satisfie the
County Tax agreed upon by ye Sessions of ye Peace Novr. 1763 the sum of L14:2:6 & have
committed the same to Mr. Thomas French one of the constables of ye Deerfield to be collected.” It was these added taxes placed upon the American colonists in the wake of the French
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& Indian War that contributed mightily to the dissension leading to the Revolutionary War.
Provenance: A private California collection. Lower corner torn off, not affecting writing, very
good.
(200/300)
NEW HAMPSHIRE PRAISES BIRTH OF GEORGE III
42. (New Hampshire) Manuscript address, a retained copy, sent by the government of New Hampshire to King
George II, congratulating him on the birth of his grandson, the future George III. 27 lines, in ink, on recto of
plain sheet, with docketing and verification on verso.
[Portsmouth, NH]: 1738
Address to King George II of Great Britain from the colonists in New Hampshire,
congratulating him on the birth of his grandson to the Prince and Princess of Wales. The
Prince of Wales was to predecease George II, so his grandson became king upon his death. The
address reads in part: “...it is not our remoteness from the British throne, that can abate an iota
of our allegiance nor the vast ocean that separates us from our sovereign, that can quench or
cool our affection to him... It is our happiness that we can boast, of as true a (New England)
Loyalty, as that of the most faithful Britons, and that we have as warm hearts and as willing
hands, ready for your majesty’s service, as the loyalist [sic] of your British Subjects...” Fine
sentiments, which were to sour during the reign of the newborn heir, as taxes piled up, and the
bonds of loyalty strained to the breaking point. Provenance: A private California collection.
Paper darkening, wear and a few splits along folds; very good.
(500/800)
43. (New Hampshire) Weare, Meshech. Manuscript Letter signed by Meshech Weare, to the Congress of New
Hampshire. 26 lines, on pp. 1 & 3 of 4-page folio 12¾x7¾.
Hampton Falls, NH: June 5, 1784
Meshech Weare (1713-1786), farmer, lawyer, revolutionary leader and longtime political
presence in New Hampshire, writes to the Senate and House of Representatives of the state,
accepting their appointment of him as President of the state. This was no new honor, he
had served in the office since 1776, but he was reappointed under the new state constitution
adopted in 1784. Weare, eponym of the New Hampshire town, was, however, troubled that his
state of health was so poor that he could not attend the legislative session in Concord. Mild
soiling, near fine.
(300/500)
44. (New Jersey) Bloomfield, Joseph. Manuscript Document signed by Joseph Bloomfield as Governor of New
Jersey. 21 lines, in ink, on vellum, with paper seal affixed. 10x12½.
Trenton, NJ: Nov. 14, 1806
Joseph Bloomfield (1753-1823) 4th governor of New Jersey, appoints Robert Livingston
Armstrong as attorney, proctor and solicitor at law. Bloomfield served in the Continental Army,
rising to major and was appointed judge advocate of the northern army. He was governor of
New Jersey from 1801-1802, and 1803-1812. Provenance: A private California collection. Some
discoloration and soiling to the vellum; very good.
(300/500)
45. (New York Politics) Hale, Daniel. Autograph Letter signed by Daniel Hale, to Ebenezer Foote, critical
of emerging politician DeWitt Clinton. 3½ pp., in ink, on 4-page lettersheet folded to form an envelope,
addresses on p.4.
Albany, NY: 2 September 1801
Daniel Hale, an Albany banker and merchant, and sometime Secretary of State for New York,
writes to young politician Ebenezer Foote about the rising star DeWitt Clinton, who was to go
on to become one of New York’s greatest governors, and is credited with pushing through the
Erie Canal. “...would to Heaven that there were ten thousand persons employed as I have been
in attempting to do justice to the villains and each with a pen ten thousand times more severe
than mine, the disorder is a desperate one... If the people will not come forward and by their
voice correct the evil we must submit to Tyranny or resort to violence - dreadful alternatives Page 12
my last reply to DeWitt Clinton as the evident and notorious author of Civis, has appeared to
strike deep...” Provenance: A private California collection. A few minor wormholes and small
edge chips, hole in the letter where unsealed, very good.
(250/350)
46. (Politicians & Statesmen) Lot of 7 autograph letters signed by politicians and statesmen. Includes: Lewis
R. Morris (1760-1825) U.S. Rep. from Vermont, to Robert Harper, regarding the bill to repeal the
Judiciary and abolish the internal revenue. Washington: 16 Jan. 1802. * Walter Lowrie (1784-1868),
former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and Secretary of the Senate, two letters to Rev. Cornelius
Cuyler in Philadelphia, regarding church matters. (1 letter a bit stained, short splits at folds.)
Washington & New York: 1836. * Garrett Davis (1801-1872), sometime Representative and Senator
from Kentucky, to Jonathan Rivas(?), about subscribing to the Intelligencer, and some politics (“If
old Rough & Ready is a candidate for reelection, he having both Houses of Congress will add 10 per
cent to his capital and prospects.”) Paris, KY: Jan 4, 1850. * James Brady, a New York lawyer, to James
Buchanan, recommending a friend for a job in the new administration. New York: March 14, 1857. *
Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885), Speaker of the House & Grant’s Vice President, to Wheeler, his partner
in the South Bend newspaper St. Joseph Valley Register. Washington: Jan. 11, 1861. * Henry Cabot
Lodge (1850-1924), statesmen, politician and historian, to an unnamed recipient, regarding a speech
he has prepared on “the gravity of the problems presented by the growth of wealth & the consequent
widening of he gap between rich & poor societies...” Dec. 4th, 1884.
Various places: 1802-1884
Provenance: A private California collection. Very good or better condition.
(400/600)
47. (Politicians, Statesmen, etc.) Archive of approximately 200 letters, documents, and other items signed by
various U.S. politicians, statesmen, generals, and other important personages. Includes typed & handwritten
letters, documents, vouchers, receipts and other items. Various sizes.
Various places: 19th/early 20th centuries
Large sampling of American politicians and other persons of note, among them Louis McLane;
Senator Thomas Martin; Rep. A.P. Nelson; Sen. J.B. Gordon; Pennsylvania governor James
A. Beaver; assistant secretary of state John Davis; Augustus Hill Garland (senator in both the
United States and the Confederate States, Governor of Arkansas, Attorney General of the
United States); Secretary of War Redfield Proctor; Sen. Lawrence Sherman; New York Mayor
Smith Ely, Jr.; Secretary of Interior Zachariah Chandler; Senate printer Beverly Tucker; Secretary
of the Navy Mahon Dickerson; and many others. Provenance: A private California collection.
Varying amounts of wear; generally very good, sold as is.
(600/900)
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HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF CONNECTICUT FAMILY
48. Powers, Grant, Rev. Manuscript family history and autobiographical writings. 160 pp (including a few
leaves left intentionally blank for later additions), neatly handwritten. 10¼x6¼, later half morocco
and marbled boards. A complete index of names mentioned is included at the rear.
Goshen, CT: July, 1840 - April, 1841
The first approximately 60 pages contain a detailed genealogy of the ancestors and descendants
of Rev. Grant Powers of Goshen, Connecticut beginning with the first Powers to come
to America in 1654 and continuing to 1840. Following the genealogy are approximately 60
pages of autobiographical writings of Rev. Grant, presumably unpublished. Rev. Powers was
the author of “Historical Sketches of the Discovery, Settlement, and Progress of Events
in the Coos Country and Vicinity, Between 1754 & 1785.” and the Powers family included
distinguished citizens of several New England states including Connecticut, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Rev. Powers composed the present family record upon his
being diagnosed with Angina Pectoris and in anticipation of his inevitable death. Rev. Powers
died April 1, 1841. Binding well worn, partially disbound; very good.
(1000/1500)
COPYBOOK WITH CARBONS OF LETTERS FROM S.F. INDUSTRIALIST
IRVING M. SCOTT APPRAISING QUICKSILVER MINE
49. Scott, Irving Murray. “Manifold Writer” with carbon copies of letters written by Irving Murray Scott
regarding economic analysis of a quicksilver mine. 77 leaves with carbons of handwritten letters by Irving
Murray Scott on rectos, plus unused leaves at end. 10½x8, original morocco-backed mottled boards.
San Francisco: 1871-72
Copy book containing carbons of letters from mechanical engineer/industrialist Irving Murray
Scott (1837-1903), relating to the operations and fiscal status of the XLCR/Redington quicksilver mine in northern California. A native
of Maryland, Scott moved to San Francisco in 1858, engaged as draughtsman
at the Union iron-works, San Francisco,
California, where he remained until 1862.
After a year at the Miner’s foundry in S.F.,
he returned to the iron-works, eventually
rising to partner and general manager.
The firm became notable for the many
warships it built, but it was always heavily involved in the mining industry and
innovations in mining equipment. The
present copybook contains analysis by
Scott of a quicksilver mine, and is quite
significant in its scope and detail. In the
initial 21-page evaluation of the mine,
dated November 24, 1871, Scott, writing
to Messrs. J.H. Green & John H. Redington, gives an appraisal and evaluation
of the XLCR (pronounced Excelsior)
mine in the Morgan Valley/ Knoxville
area of California, later renamed the
Redington, Boston and finally Knoxville
mine, which became perhaps the state’s
third largest mercury mine after the
legendary New Idria and New Almaden
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mines. He begins with a listing of the
physical assets of the mine, including buildings, equipment, livestock and more. He then gives
a description of the “Working of the Mine”: “…The mines appear to have been worked upon
the Mexican plan using no timbers, and leaving pillars to support the chambers. As usual in
such cases these chambers have caved to some extent. They are now working from the ninetyfeet-level upwards using timbers, leaving dump holes, and filling in the waste…” He speaks of
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the ventilation “Good ventilation is maintained in all parts of the mine by connections with
shafts, and drifts, and by pipe conveying air supplied from two Sturdevant blowers number four
which are driven by a vertical engine…”; drainage “The drainage is effected through a vertical shaft 4 feet square and 224 feet deep, in which limited space two pumps 8 inches diameter
and 6 feet stroke…”; hoisting “The hoisting of ores and waste the lowering of tools, timbers
and incidentals are done through what is known as the Redington shaft…” Also sections on
Handling of Ores; The Furnaces; Yield of Quicksilver, etc. He gives detailed cost analysis on
such activities and processes as Cost – Mining, Raising and Sorting; Cost of Roasting 140 tons;
Freight on one ton of Quicksilver; Cost delivered in San Francisco of one ton of Quicksilver;
Its value in San Francisco, and more. He gives estimates of profit per year at different prices for
the quicksilver, coming up with $692,331 as the median figure. He gives detailed descriptions
of improvements that could be initiated in the mining and processing of the ore, the cost of
such improvements, and the benefit to the bottom line. He give an overall net value to the mine,
including the costs of needed improvements, of $1,515,346.88. He estimates the annual income
from the mine to be $903,324.00, “a nearly five per cent per month” return. In his conclusion,
Scott maintains that even “allowing the yield to be one half of my estimate, and the Quicksilver
market at the lowest point yet reached your enterprise will pay over fourteen percent per annum
on the valuation.” On February 16th, 1872, Scott writes again to J.H. Green, the first in a series
of letters asking for a response to his detailed economic analysis, “Livermore has expressed
himself several times, as not in favor of giving you a single hours grace, so keep your eyes open
and come to the scratch or lose your chance to obtain a fine property, cheap, ore yield about the
same as usual…” He offers further analysis and support of his conclusions. Other letters follow
regarding the proposed sale, to Redington and Green and to others. He expresses frustration
at the lack of progress in moving forward with the deal, as to Green on March 6, 1872, “The
unaccountable silence of your company and yourself in regard to the Redington property seems
to me very strange and unjust…” On March 11 he writes to Booth, “Green’s friends failed to
take the Redington Mine and lost a good opportunity to make some money…” Some of the
letters are concerned with other matters of business – Scott had his fingers in many pies – but
the main concern is for the Redington Mine. The last several letters are from Baltimore, and are
of a personal nature – apparently Scott took a well-deserved vacation. A highly important correspondence by a major figure in California industry, giving insight into the core economics of
quicksilver mining, important to the gold-driven economy of California for its use in the smelting of the yellow metal. One leaf detached, a few at the beginning with tears along the gutter
margin, still in near fine condition.
(5000/8000)
W.T. SHERMAN ON THE CURRENT ECONOMIC TROUBLES, 1857 VERSION
50. Sherman, William Tecumseh. Autograph Letter signed by William T. Sherman, to a Mr. Shaw, on
letterhead of the Banking House of Lucas, Turner & Co. 3 pages on 4-page lettersheet, docketed on 4th
page. 7¾x5.
San Francisco: March 2, 1857
William T. Sherman, “Gold Rush Banker” in San Francisco during a brief hiatus from his
military career, writes concerning an economic slump and the threat of massive defaults on
debt, demonstrating once again that so far as financial cycles are concerned, there is little new
in the world. “In looking over the files of Banking Magazines in the office, I find some of the
statistical information asked for by you... You will find in one of the numbers the aggregate
debt of each state and of the chief cities... It is to the interest of every man in California that
debts already contracted should be acknowledged on demand as soon as possible. Certainty
in money contracts is an element of great importance and all I hope for is that some positive
definite plan be adopted this session for all floating debts, & then stringent provisions be made
against any future debts...” Fine condition.
(1500/2000)
LETTERS TO AND FROM BOSTON LAWYER WILLIAM SULLIVAN
51. Sullivan, William. Archive of 12 autograph letters, some signed or initialed, from William Sullivan to various
persons. Various sizes, in ink, some are retained copies or drafts with corrections.
Boston, etc.: 1796-1822
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William Sullivan (1774-1839) of Saco, Maine, became a leading lawyer in Boston, and a
perpetual member of the legislature. His influence was felt throughout his broad circle of
acquaintances. In October of 1796, a young man of 22, he traveled to Petersburgh, Virginia,
where one of his duties was to negotiate with Genl. H. Lee (“Light Horse Harry” Lee,
Revolutionary soldier and father of Robert E. Lee, at that time governor of Virginia). Though
this letter is stained, it is quite legible, and gives a New Englander’s view of the south and
southerners, including their weakness for a particular drink, “There is however one custom of
pernicious consequence among some of the best informed, which is drinking drams as soon
as they are out of bed, composed of mint-water-sugar- & rum or brandy - and the name of
this cordial is mint-julap...” Hi goes on to state, “That these people are deeply involved in debt
is rather their misfortune than their fault. The wealth of the country is lands and negroes.
The negroes must be fed & cloathed their food may be raised on the plantations (for it is
rarely anything else but corn-bread & water) but their cloathing is always obtained from the
merchants...” In 1812, he writes to Daniel Webster about political matters, “...It was agreed that
as a federal president could not be elected, the next best think was to get rid of the present
administration by whatever constitutional means we could use - the only probability of success
in this object was to support Dewitt C....” A provocative and historically significant series of
letters. Generally very good.
(500/800)
52. (Sullivan, William) Archive of approximately 35 letters to Boston lawyer William Sullivan, and 12 retained
copies of Sullivan’s letters to others. Various sizes, in ink.
Various places: c.1795-1840
Significant archive of letters to and retained copies of letters from this influential lawyer and
politician, covering business matters, politics, personal affairs, and general events of the day.
H.D. Sedgwick writes to him in 1814, as sentiment against the War of 1812 grew strong, “Any
project real or imaginary of taking the resources of the state into our own hands for self
defense, or in their words driving off U.S. collectors of duties & tax-gatherers & taking the
money ourselves, seems to be universally disliked...” In 1810, Sullivan received a letter from a
Mr. Hulbert regarding a fugitive politician, “It is unquestionably true that Barnabas Bidwell has
absconded!... Last Thursday night, by virtue of a warrant for his arrest, a search was made in
the houses of some of his friends in Stockbridge. Some people suspected that he was secreted
in that village. The search was fruitless. For 16 years past this wretch has been constantly
violating his oath of office. He has been, the whole of that time, embezzling the monies of this
country...” Provenance: A private California collection. The retained copies of letters are well
darkened and dampstained, some of the other letters as well but not as much, a few chips and
tears; fair to very good.
(1000/1500)
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53. (Sutter, John A., et al.) Manuscript bill of sale of lots in Vernon, California from John A. Sutter and
Beyer Simmons to J.D. Steinberger and Ormiston. On 4-page legal lettersheet, notarized on p.[2] with seal,
docketed on p.[4].
No place: Nov. 27, 1849
Deed of sale executed by Sutter’s and Beyer’s attorney, transferring title to four lots of land in
the recently surveyed town of Vernon (or Verona), near the confluence of the Sacramento and
Feather rivers. Sutter, attempting to profit from the influx of prospectors and settlers in the
wake of the discovery of gold, had had the town of Vernon surveyed in the spring of 1849,
believing it to be the head of navigation on the Feather River; however, high water the following
winter allowed ships to pass on up the river beyond Vernon and the community failed to
prosper. Such early purchasers as Steinberger and Ormiston were unlucky in their investments.
Very good condition.
(200/300)
54. Thompson, William. Autograph Document signed by William Thompson as Justice of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. 15 lines, in ink, on 11x7¼ sheet.
Carlisle, PA: 23 Oct. 1771
William Thompson (1736-1781), Irish-born soldier who was to rise to brigadier general in the
Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, takes a deposition: “Before me
William Thompson Esq. one of his Majesty’s Justices... appeared Richard Humphreys... saith
that about the first of April 1771 at the House of John Nailor in Allen Township...Nailor made
an Exchange of a black mare for a gray horse, of about eight years old, which Horse Sherman
said he had bought of Thomas Ryman of Boston for Ten Pounds getting a saddle with him....”
Signed by both Humphreys and Thompson. Provenance: A private California collection. A bit
soiled, laid down on backing sheet, starting to split at folds, good to very good.
(300/500)
55. Trumbull, John. Autograph Letter signed by John Trumbull, to Col. [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. 20 lines, in
ink, on sheet 8½x7¼.
London: March 7, 1795
John Trumbull (1756-1843), the “Painter of the Revolution,” writes from London, where
he was serving on the commission to oversee the execution of the 7th article of the Jay
Treaty between the U.S. and Britain, to Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth, who had served in the
Revolutionary War with Joseph Trumbull, John’s older brother. John Trumbull, recently arrived
in England, has been deputized to conduct some small commerce for Wadsworth, to wit,
selling a watch and buying him some books, “...I saw Hopkins immediately, and went with him
to the person who has your watch - I had some hope of selling it to an acquaintance but he
did not like the ????. ...I have inquired for Young’s works, but...as I wait only for a wind to sail
for the Continent, perhaps neither the watch will be sold nor the Books sent, until my return.
You have long since seen the result of Mr. Jay’s labours - I hope it will be approved, though
from some circumstances which have lately come to my knowledge, I have fears for its fate...”
Provenance: A private California collection. A ¼” edge tear; near fine.
(300/500)
INVITATION TO HANGING OF LEGENDARY
CALIFORNIA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VASQUEZ
56. (Vasquez, Tiburcio) Original invitation to the hanging of outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez on March 16, 1875.
Printed on recto of 2¼x3¾” card, filled out in ink to James Hanna, with date and time also added;
signed on the verso by J.H. Adams, Sheriff of Santa Clara County.
San Jose: 1875
Rare piece of ephemera from the wild and lawless days of California in the decades following
the Gold Rush, featuring a legendary outlaw and a legendary lawman. Tiburcio Vasquez (18351875), an educated Californian whose great-grandfather had come north with the De Anza expedition in 1776, fell foul of the law at an early age, excusing his crimes by telling everyone that
he was “punishing” the whites for discrimination against those of Mexican and Spanish decent.
He robbed stores and stages up and down the state, gaining great notoriety and ever-growing rePage 17
wards on his head, eventually caught when a family member of a young girl he had impregnated
turned him in. He was remanded to San Jose for trial, convicted, and hanged by longtime sheriff
John Hicks Adams. James Hanna, to whom the invitation is made out, was Adams’ son in law,
having married his daughter Mary in 1859. Accompanied by two cdv’s of a young woman identified as Mary E. Hanna, daughter of James and Mary Hanna, and granddaughter of Sheriff Adams; a large photograph of Mary E. Hanna as an elderly woman; and a cdv of a bearded man
tentatively identified as James Hanna. Some soiling and rubbing to the invitation, very good.
(4000/7000)
Lot 56
57. Waller, Thomas “Fats”. Three signed receipts and an advertising broadside. Broadside advertisement
printed in red and black, approximately 18½x10”. Two receipts for payment, signed by Waller, and
one “I Owe You” signed by Waller.
1936-37
Poster for RCA Victor records. Poster folded several times, splitting at center fold; else very
good.
(300/500)
58. (World War II) Postoian, Harry. Archive of approximately 68 letters from a soldier to his sweetheart/
wife. Approximately 68 letters from Pfc (later Cpl and still later Sgt) Harry “Ash” Postoian to his
sweetheart in Detroit Miss Dot Zozaian (later Postoian, the couple were apparently married at some
point in 1943).
Fort Ord & Fort MacArthur, CA: 1943
Very sweet and sentimental correspondence from a soldier to his girl. Very good.
(150/250)
Section II: Photographs
ORIGINAL PORTRAIT BY ANSEL ADAMS
59. Adams, Ansel. Original Print of a Photograph of George Cardiff. Original print, approximately
8¾x6¾” including margins.
Carmel, CA: [c. 1962]
With Ansel Adams’ Carmel, California stamp on verso. Portrait of George Cardiff, long-time
manager of the Cowell Ranch in Santa Cruz, California. When the ranch was acquired by the
University of California at Santa Cruz Ansel Adams was employed to photograph the historic
ranch including the quarry, the barns, redwood trees, and the old ranch manager’s house. The
present picture shows Cardiff standing behind the screen door at the ranch house. Provenance:
The Family of George Cardiff. Some light creasing in margins; else near fine.
(500/800)
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60. (African American) Five real-photo postcards of African American women. Five real-photo postcards,
5½x3½.
No date
Includes one card with 2 women, one with a woman and child and three individual sitters. 4
unused, the last with a message on rear but unmailed. Some light wear; very good.
(150/250)
61. (Alaska) Photo album of Alaska, Salt Lake, etc. 45 original photographs, most approximately 3½x5½
or the reverse, mounted to pages of a period photo album and captioned by hand.
c. 1905
Views include: Bath House and Pier, Salt Lake; Ketchikan, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Snake River;
Stage Road at Yellowstone; Ice Floes in Taku and Glacier Bay; White Pass; deserted Indian
Village at Kasaam, Alaska with multiple totem-poles; Pier at Metlakahtla, Alaska; Forestry
Building at Portland Fair; etc. Very good.
(300/500)
62. (Alaska) Tinted silver photograph of a small village by an inlet, possibly Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Aleutians.
9x13¾, hinged to mat, framed under glass.
c.1910
A small cluster of buildings along an inlet, a snow-covered mountain behind. Some silvering in
the emulsion, tape remnants on verso from earlier mounting; very good.
(200/300)
18 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ALASKA GOLD RUSH
63. (Alaska - Gold Rush) Hegg, Eric A., & Goetzmann. Collection of 18 original photographs of the
Klondike during the Alaska Gold Rush. Gelatin silver photographs, all but two captioned in the negative
with date and photographer’s imprint. 12 are by E.A. Hegg, measuring approx. 5½x7½; 4 are by
Goetzmann, approx. 7¾x9½; 2 are unattributed, apparently amateur shots, with ink captions on
verso, approx. 6x8.
Alaska/Yukon: 1898-1900
Very nice selection of photographs of Alaska and the Yukon at the height of the Gold Rush.
Includes rare views of the Mouth of the Stewart River and the Stewart Trail; the Chilkoot Pass;
Crater Lake with sledges being assisted over the ice by wind power; mining works; Whitehorse
Rapids; Main Street in Dawson; aftermath of various fires in Dawson; etc. The two amateur
photographs are each captioned “Camp of Ward, Hough & Co. on Lake La Barge, May 1899”
with the miners outside and inside of a tent. These with some fading, as also the Goetzmann
photographs. Some edge chipping to the Goetzmann photos; very good or better.
(1000/1500)
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COPPER WORKS AT ANACONDA MONTANA
64. (Anaconda Copper Works) Photo album of the Anaconda Copper Works, Anaconda, Montana. 40 sepiatone gelatin silver print photographs, approximately 6¼x8, housed in a period full leather album,
“New Works” in gilt on front.
Anaconda, Montana: c. 1890
Images of the Anaconda Copper Works at Anaconda, Montana with exterior and interior
views providing a tour of the plant in operation. Many of the photos showing workmen at
their various tasks. The Anaconda Copper Mine was purchased in 1881 by Marcus Daly from
Michael Hickey, a prospector and Union Civil War veteran. Daly then developed the Anaconda
Mine in partnership with George Hearst, father of William Randolph Hearst, James B. Haggin
and Lloyd Tevis of San Francisco. From this beginning grew the Anaconda Copper Mining
Company, a global mining enterprise featuring the Anaconda and other Montana mines, a
smelter at Anaconda, processing plants in Great Falls, Montana, and many other properties.
Two additional photos laid in at rear, one a view of an unidentified office, the other a collage
of portraits of unidentified gentlemen. Album worn at edges, front hinge splitting; photos very
good.
(5000/8000)
Lot 64
65. (Aviation) 11 Stereo glass negatives of, or taken from, a biplane. 11 stereo glass negatives, each
approximately 1¾x4¼”.
c. 1915
Scenes of a biplane on the beach (likely in Northern California), and aerial views taken from
the plane above the shoreline. Also included is a later stereo negative of a landscape scene. Near
fine.
(300/500)
66. Barnard, George N. The Potter House, Atlanta. Albumen photograph, approximately 3½x3¼”.
Matted.
c. 1864
Photograph of the Potter House, badly damaged by artillery, following the Battle of Atlanta in
September, 1864. Numbered in negative at lower right. Edges unevenly trimmed, small chip at
lower edge, some wear; good.
(200/300)
The Buyer’s Premium will be 20% for bids up to $100,000
and 15% for that portion over $100,000.
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ORIGINAL BERMAN PHOTOGRAPH OF A USED BOOK STORE
67. Berman, Josef (1892-1941). Outside Book Store. Vintage silver print, approximately 4½x6½”,
matted and framed. Overall dimensions in frame 16¼x20¼”.
1920s-1940s
A group of gentlemen gathered before the windows and doorway of an European book store.
Fine
(1500/2000)
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68. Bingham, Helen. Archive of photograph of the Bingham family and a copy of Helen Bingham’s ‘In Tamal
Land’. Archive of photographs including family portraits, photographs of the family homestead,
miscellaneous snapshots, negatives, etc. Some identified on rear.
Marin County, CA: 19th-20th centuries
Also included is a copy of Helen Bingham’s classic Marin County history, “In Tamal Land”,
(San Francisco: Calkins Publishing, [1906]), in the original pictorial dust jacket (a few small chips
at edges). Very good or better.
(400/600)
69. Black, James Wallace. U.S. Frigates Constitution and Santee. Vintage albumen photographs,
approximately 11x15¾”. Modern mounting.
[Boston]: [c. 1862]
Taken by James Wallace Black (18251896) circa 1862 in Newport, RI,
showing the two frigates moored at
the dock. At this time, both the Constitution and Santee had been decommissioned and were used as Naval
training ships during the Civil War.
Lower margin with caption trimmed
(with some loss of text) and remounted, a few small chips at edges, short
tear at top edge; very good.
(1000/1500)
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A TRIPTYCH OF MOUNTAIN PEAKS BY MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE
70. Bourke-White, Margaret. Triptych of Mountain Peaks.
Three vintage gelatin silver prints, each approximately 3x4”.
Matted.
1930s
Bourke-White’s ink stamp and various printing
annotations on versos. Images include: Mountain
Peaks and Cloud Study; Mountain View, San Fernando
Mountains; and Sierra Madre Mountains. Fine
(2000/3000)
71. Bradley, Henry William and William Herman
Rulofson. Bradley & Rulofson’s Celebrities. ¼x9¼” sepiatone albumen photograph by Bradley & Rulofson, showing
a collage of 110 celebrities from the 1870’s. Includes a
matching photographic information card providing names
of all 110 celebrities, 14 of which have given a quoted
statement about Bradley & Rulofson and their portrait work;
both are mounted on a brown cabinet card backing.
San Francisco: 1876
This photo collage compiles 110 studio portraits of the
top actors and performers of the day, created by two of
the best at their craft, Bradley & Rulofson. Some of the
actors / celebrities include: Edwin Booth (brother of
John Wilkes Booth), John McCullough, Edwin Adams,
Mary Anderson, Edwin Forrest, Barry Sullivan, Lewis
Morrison, Mrs. Scott-Siddons, Fanny Davenport, Minnie
Walton, etc. Light edge wear and a few tiny stains to
photos, nicks to card margins; else very good or better.
(300/500)
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72. (CDVs) 36 Cartes de Viste, all with U.S. Revenue stamps. 36
CDV photographs, approximately 4x2½”.
Various places: 19th century
An assortment of men, women and children on mounts of various American photographers.
Each with revenue stamp or stamps on verso of mount. Very good.
(300/500)
A SELECTION OF CALIFORNIA PHOTOGRAPHS
73. (California) From Mt. Shasta to Mt. Lowe: Twenty-four Views of California “The Beautiful”. 24
photogravures (6½x9) mounted on recto of each page. 9½x12, brown wrappers tied with string, gilt
title.
Los Angeles-San Francisco: O. Newman Company, [c.1912]
Photographs from studios such as Graham, R.J. Waters, and Arcade View Company and include
sights like San Francisco’s Ferry Building, the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley, the Circular Bridge
at Mt. Lowe, bathers at Long Beach, and Central Square of Los Angeles. Wrapper edges worn,
with light chipping, some short tears at spine, a few tiny dampstains, gilt dulled; very good.
(100/150)
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Or bid during the auction using the Real-Time Bidder.
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74. (California) Negatives of photographs from the 1907 San Francisco Car Strike and 1921 Newsboys Strike. 27
negatives from the 1907 Car Strike; 3 negatives from the 1921 Newsboy’s Strike. Each approximately
3½x5¾;
San Francisco: 1907 & 1921
Prints from several of the negatives also included. Important documentation of early 20th
century labor struggles in San Francisco. Fine
(500/800)
75. (California - Darwin) Three real-photo postcards of the ghost town of Darwin, California. Includes: The
Wash, Darwin, title in negative, a skull (of a horse?) in foreground. * Darwin, title in negative, several
ramshackle buildings lining a dirt street. * Untitled view of several men standing in front of a horse
and wagon and building. Together, 3 real-photo postcards.
Darwin, California: c.1908
Views of the mining town of Darwin, midway between Owens Land and Death Valley, which
boomed in the 1870’s. Two of the postcards are used, with postmark April 17, 1908. Some
fading, overall very good.
(300/500)
76. (California - Mill Valley) Sepia-tone gelatin silver photograph of Mill Valley California. 15½x19½.
Mill Valley, Cal.: c.1930s
Mill Valley in California’s Marin County in more peaceful times, with large, elegant houses,
power poles, etc., nestled in the wooded hills. Some minor silvering in the emulsion, very good
or better.
(100/150)
77. (California - San Francisco) Two books of photographs of San Francisco. Includes: San Francisco. [23]
pp. Each page with 5¾x7¾ photograph (or reverse) laid down. Photographs with captions in white.
Card stock wrappers, sewn with string. * San Francisco. 24 loose leafs with approximately 8x5½ (or
reverse) photographs laid down. Photographs with typed captions. Housed within half-cloth boards,
with orange decoration and lettering to cover.
San Francisco: Cunningham, Curtiss & Welch, [c.1910]
Two amazing collections of photographs of all the sights of San Francisco, views of the
Golden Gate, views of Market Street, Golden Gate park, Chinatown, and Sutro Heights.
Panoramic finale photograph (of the first volume) spans from the Fairmont Hotel to the Ferry
Building, and is the only photograph dated (Feb. 1909). Edge wear, creasing or sunning to
exteriors; photographs near fine.
(300/500)
78. (California - San Francisco) 47 postcards of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and reconstruction. 49
postcards.
San Francisco: c. 1906
19 cards showing the devastation of the city caused by the earthquake; 28 cards published by
the San Francisco Sunday Examiner depicting the reconstruction of the city following the
quake. Also, 2 postcards of the Cliff House. Some light wear; overall very good or better.
(300/500)
79. (California - San Francisco) 46 stereoview cards of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. 46 stereoview
cards of the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, including several duplicates.
c. 1906
Also included is a stereoview of the Battleship Missouri. Some edge wear, top layer separating
from card on several cards; overall very good.
(300/500)
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80. (California - San Francisco) Vintage albumen photograph of California Street Cable Railroad barn with
personnel massed in front, with several cable cars. 10¼x13¼, on original card stock mount.
San Francisco: c.1890
Large photograph of the many employees of the California Street Cable Street Rail Road
gathered before the car barn, with 4 cars on tracks in front of the building or emerging from the
barn. Mount with some staining and soiling; image faded, a few indentations and scrapes, good
to very good.
(100/150)
81. (California - University of California Berkeley) University of California at Berkeley Class of 1887 Collection of photographs. 54 cabinet card portraits, each approximately 6½x4¼”, plus 6 cartes de visite,
each approximately 4x2½”.
San Francisco (mostly): c. 1887
39 of the cabinet cards are identified on the rear as members of the UC Berkeley Class of 1887
(2 of the identified students have 2 different portraits each), one of the CDV photographs is
also identified (a second photograph of one the identified students). A total of 40 identified
images of 37 different students. There are also 15 additional cabinet cards either unidentified
or with the sitter not on the list of graduates in the class of 1887 but all presumably somehow
connected with the University. The class of 1887 numbered only 59 students so this collection
puts faces to approximately two-thirds of the class roster. Most images from the studio of Chas.
Lanier of San Francisco, several other local studios also represented. Spotting and soiling to a
few photos but overall very good or better.
(500/800)
RARE AMBROTYPE OF VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
82. (California - Vallejo) Large Ambrotype of Vallejo, California, hand-tinted. 10x12, with old wooden
frame.
Vallejo, CA: c.1865
Oversize hand-tinted glass ambrotype of Vallejo, California, northeast of San Francisco on the
Carquinez straight, a large church dominating the town. Some discoloration, emulsion rubbed
off in lower right corner; very good.
(1500/2000)
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MONUMENT VALLEY, UTAH BY CAPONIGRO
83. Caponigro, Paul. Monument Valley, Utah. Silver print, approximately 6¾x9½” plus margins.
Matted and framed, overall dimensions with frame 16¼x20¼”.
c. 1970
Signed by the photographer in lower margin. Fine
(2000/3000)
Lot 83
84. (Cased photographs) Collection of tin-types and CDVs. Includes 7 cased tin-type images, 2½x2 or
3¼x2¾, all lacking the top covers of the cases * 2 loose tin-types 2¼x1¾ and 4x2½ * Small album,
4½x2½, containing 5 tin-types and 5 CDVs.
19th century
Overall very good.
(200/300)
85. (Children) Over 250 Cartes de Visite of American Children. Approximately 257 CDV photographs,
each approx. 4x2½”.
Various places: 19th century
A large assemblage of photographic portraits of American children (fewer than a half-dozen are
from non-U.S. photographers) representing a large assortment of photographers studios, largely
from the north-eastern states but a few from mid-western and western photographers as well.
Very good.
(800/1200)
PHOTO ALBUM OF U.S. NAVAL OFFICERS
86. (Civil War – Carte-de-visite album) Album containing 41 cartes-de-visite, most of U.S. naval officers,
which belonged to Lt. Pierre Giraud, commander at one time of the ironclad ram U.S.S. Tennessee. Album with
25 double-sided window mats, containing 41 (of a possible 50) original cartes-de-visite, all but a few
of U.S. naval officers, most identified, also a cdv of the ironclad U.S.S. Tennessee (formerly C.S.S.
Tennessee), and a façade identified as the Louvre. 6x4½, embossed leather with metal clasps, all edges
gilt.
Various places: c.1861-65
Important Civil War album containing a rare assemblage of original carte-de-visite photographs
of U.S. naval officers, along with one of the ironclad ram U.S.S. Tennessee, formerly the C.S.S.
Tennessee, captured by Union forces at the famed Battle of Mobile Bay. Pierre Giraud, owner
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of the album (with an inscription to him on the front flyleaf), was a Volunteer Lieutenant in the
U.S. Navy during the Civil War, serving with distinction aboard the monitor U.S.S. Mauntock,
firing the rounds that doomed the
notorious Confederate Privateer Rattlesnake (formerly the C.S.S. Nashville).
He later commanded the steamer U.S.S.
Tennessee (captured from the Confederates when U.S. forces took New
Orleans), and was on board the U.S.S.
Ossipee when it rammed the ironclad
C.S.S. Tennessee at the Battle of Mobile Bay, and was dispatched to accept
the surrender of the ironclad when
she ran up a white flag after her guns
had jammed and her rudder was blown
away. He was given temporary command of the vessel before returning to
his previous post, now renamed U.S.S.
Mobile. Besides the rare photograph of
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the captured vessel, the album contains
portraits of many naval officers, some notable, others more obscure, including a Lt. Gerage;
Rear Admiral Bailey; Captain E.R. Clarke; Lt. Commander Rogers; Commodore Winslow; Captain C.P. Rodgers, and others. Some are signed, and most are identified in pencil on the mats. A
complete listing of the cdv’s is available on request. Also present is an appointment as Master’s
Mate for Henry E. Giraud, signed by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, which was forwarded to Pierre Giraud. There is also a large amount of historical research accompanying the
album, including print-outs of ship histories; biographies of officers; naval orders gleaned from
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies, and much more. Album somewhat
worn, page block neatly split, spine strip torn and loose; some cdv’s with minor fading or wear,
most very good to fine condition.
(7000/10000)
87. (Cream of Wheat) Pair of photographs given as Cream of Wheat premiums. 2 photographs, 7¾x9¾”
and 8¾x7”, each on mounts measuring 14¾x16¾” or the reverse.
Early 20th century
The first an image of settlers in a horse-drawn wagon, captioned in lower margin of mount
“Cream of Wheat, A Dainty Breakfast Dish.” The second an image of a Native American
woman standing before a tee-pee, label on rear titles the image “An Original Inhabitant, Photo
by Porter”. Some light wear to mounts; very good.
(150/250)
88. Curtis, Asahel. Hand-Colored photo of Snoqualmie Falls. Vintage hand-colored photograph,
approximately 12x9½”. In a period frame.
Asahel Curtis, 1915
Signed in the negative at lower left. Asahel Curtis was among the most prominent Seattle
photographers of the early twentieth century, as well as a noted outdoorsman and regional
booster. In 1911, Asahel established his own studio in Seattle and employed a team of
developers and colorists, including his sister Eva. He was hired by a number of local companies,
organizations, and wealthy individuals to take portraits and promotional photos. Asahel
became more widely known for his images of the Washington landscape that were published
nationwide. He was the brother of photographer Edward S. Curtis. A few small chips to frame;
photo fine.
(700/1000)
89. Curtis, Asahel. Hand-colored photograph of Mount Ranier. Vintage hand-colored photograph,
approximately 9½x11½”. In a period frame with modern UV filtering glass.
Asahel Curtis, 1911
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Signed in the negative at lower right. Asahel Curtis was among the most prominent Seattle
photographers of the early twentieth century, as well as a noted outdoors-man and regional
booster. In 1911, Asahel established his own studio in Seattle and employed a team of
developers and colorists, including his sister Eva. He was hired by a number of local companies,
organizations, and wealthy individuals to take portraits and promotional photos. Asahel
became more widely known for his images of the Washington landscape that were published
nationwide. He was the brother of photographer Edward S. Curtis. A few small chips to frame;
photo fine.
(700/1000)
90. Curtis, C.C. Lot of four albumen photographs by C.C. Curtis, very likely of members of the Kaweah Colony
in Tulare County. Images approx. 4¾x7¾, on original mounts, Curtis’ rubberstamp on the versos.
Traver, CA: c.1886-92
Photographs of men and women engaging in various communal activities, very likely members
of the Kaweah Colony in Tulare County, of which Curtis was a member. The colony was based
upon the theories of Laurence Gronlund, an American socialist originally from Denmark,
whose book The Cooperative Commonwealth was the first adequate exposition of German
socialism. Gronlund envisioned an ideal cooperative colony in which working members would
own and control production and profit accordingly. The colony lasted from 1886 to 1892, its
demise hastened by the formation of Sequoia National Park, which precluded the colonists
from profiting from timber sales. The photographs include a group shot of about 20 men and
women seated and standing on a porch; the same or similar group posed on and around horses
and donkeys; 8 couples on an outdoor dance floor with lady pianist in foreground; the group
posed with American flags, the men dressed as women, and the women as men. Some fading,
soiling and other wear, else good to very good.
(150/250)
91. Evans, Floyd Butler. Sand Dunes California. Vintage silver print, approximately 4½x3½”.
Mounted to stiff card and matted.
1930s
Floyd Butler Evans (1890-1966) was a Los Angeles area photographer, best known for his
landscapes of the nearby dunes and mountains such as the present image. Fine
(300/500)
92. (Finney Family Albums) Two albums from the family of William P. Finney, with cabinet cards, cartes-de-visite
& tintypes. The first album contains 26 cabinet cards, 46 cartes-de-visite, and 8 tintypes. Many of them
are identified on the versos, and this identification has been transcribed onto small pieces of paper
which are taped to the window mounts. * Second albums contains 37 cabinet cards. Each albums
11x8½ or slightly smaller, full leather, all edges gilt.
Various places: c.1860-1900
Portrait album of a notable family, assembled by or for William P. Finney, Sr., or his son. W.P.
Finney was the son of Ebeneezer Dickey Finney, a Presbyterian minister, and the older brother
of John M.T. Finney, who became a noted surgeon. Present are parents, grandparents, aunts,
cousins, and many others. Scuffing and some wear to album covers; most photographs in
excellent condition.
(800/1200)
NATIVE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY FRANK FISKE
93. Fiske, Frank Bennett. Indian Wranglers. Silver print, approximately 9¼x7¼” on 17x14” mount.
Number 18 of 300.
Seattle: Argentum, Image c. 1900; Print c. 1983
Modern printing from the original negatives by Argentum, stamped, numbered and signed by
the printer on the reverse. Fine.
(500/800)
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94. Fiske, Frank Bennett. Kicks-the-Iron. Silver print, approximately 9¼x7¼” on 17x14” mount.
Titled in negative. Number 18 of 300.
Seattle: Argentum, Image c. 1900; Print c. 1983
Modern printing from the original negatives by Argentum, stamped, numbered and signed by
the printer on the reverse. Fine
(500/800)
95. Genthe, Arnold. Two portrait photographs. Three silver print photographs total (1 is a duplicate).
Two identical bust portraits of Grace Chittenden Hudson, 7¾x5¾. The third is a portrait of Grace
posing while seated, with her daughter Doris, 9x7¾. Each signed by Genthe and dated ‘07.
[San Francisco]: 1907
Famed photographer of San Francisco’s Chinatown and post-earthquake scenes, Arnold Genthe
was also an accomplished portrait photographer. One of the two duplicate photographs with
crease through the middle; very slight edge wear; very good.
(300/500)
96. Hanscom, Adelaide. Two photographic portraits. Two silver print portraits, each signed by Hanscom
in ink at bottom. One mounted on card stock, photograph measures 5½x4 of a woman. The other
7x3¾ of another woman, with her daughter.
[c.1906]
Adelaide Hanscom (1876-1932) is best known for her work illustrating the 1905 translation of
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and for her winning artwork for the competition to design the
official emblem of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. Two very small dampstains to
the individual portrait, glue residue on verso of other; very good.
(400/600)
97. (Hunting) Cabinet Card of a late 19th century sportsmen with a Winchester Model 1886 Rifle and his hound
dog. Cabinet card, approximately 6½x4¼, photographers imprint at bottom.
Kensington, Illinois: L.B. Feuerstein, c. 1890
Posed image of a bearded hunter and his hound dog. The gentleman is holding a Winchester
Model 1886 rifle. Light foxing; very good.
(250/350)
98. (Hunting) Four cabinet card photographs of hunters and their dogs. Four cabinet card photographs,
approximately 6½x4¼, photographers imprint in lower margin.
Kensington, Illinois: Frey Bros, c. 1890
Posed photographs of sportsmen with their shotguns and bird-dogs. Light foxing; very good.
(400/700)
99. (Interiors) Lot of 14 silver photographs of the interior of an early 20th century home. Each 7¼x9½.
No place: c.1910
Rather ornate and certainly busy interior shots of an early 20th century home, including living
room, bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, library, etc.; there are several banners for Yale, one
from class of ‘07. Some minor fading, very good or better.
(250/350)
100. Jackson, William Henry. The Royal Gorge. Vintage albumen print, approximately 13¼x10,
original stiff card mount.
Denver: W.H. Jackson & Co., [c. 1883]
Image of train rails leading through the steep canyon walls. Titled in the negative at bottom.
Mount chipped at edges, light foxing; very good.
(700/1000)
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RARE FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PHOTOGRAPH
101. Lee, Russell. Negro Family & Their Old Home. Vintage silver print photograph, approximately
8x10”. Matted and framed, overall dimensions in frame 17¾x15½”.
Washington, D.C.: Farm Security Administration, c. 1937
Titled by hand on rear and with stamps of the Farm Security Administration (framed with glass
on both sides so that stamps and
title are visible). In the fall of 1936
Russell Lee became a member
of the team of photographers
assembled under Roy Stryker
for the federally sponsored
Farm Security Administration
documentation project. Lee is
responsible for some of the iconic
images produced by the FSA. After
the FSA was defunded in 1943,
and after his own service in World
War II, Lee continued to work
under Stryker, producing public
relations photographs for Standard
Oil of New Jersey. Fine
(2000/3000)
Lot 101
102. Matthews, Kate. Portrait photograph of Rebecca Porter. Photograph mounted within mat and card
stock frame. Approximately 7½x5½, all together 10¼x7. Signed by Kate Matthews in pencil on mat.
[Peewee Valley, KY]: [c.1904]
A portrait of the real life inspiration behind the Annie Fellows Johnston character “Mom Beck”
from her Little Colonel children’s book series. Rebecca Porter, an ex-slave, is seated and reading
the newspaper. American photographer Kate Matthews produced many photograph to illustrate
Johnston’s wildly successful series of books. Not inspected outside of matting; period ink
inscription below signature on matting; very good.
(200/300)
103. (Mennonites) Glass plate negative of a group of Mennonites. 5x7”. Print from the negative included.
Late 19th century
Two Mennonite men and 3 women, all in plain dress, along with another gentleman (perhaps a
farm hand or employee, but not Brethren). Posed before a horse and cart and farm outbuilding.
Very good.
(150/250)
104. Meyer, Fred R. Blackfoot Chief. Vintage silver print, approximately 13½x10. Matted and framed.
c. 1910
Large portrait of an unidentified Blackfoot Chief. Small tear at bottom edge; near fine.
(600/900)
REMARKABLE MONTANA PHOTO ALBUM
105. (Montana) Album of 48 original photographs of Montana Indians, Forts, Mining, Scenery, etc. 48 sepiatone gelatin silver photographs, approx. 4¾x6¾, mounted on black album leaves with handwritten
captions in white beneath images. Album is 7x10¾, flexible cloth.
Montana: c.1895
Superb collection of views of Montana in the final years of the 19th century, evidently taken by
an officer at Fort Assiniboine, near Havre, Montana. The album is titled “Montana Views and
Scenes” on the front flyleaf, and the photographs within are wide-ranging in subject and obviously taken by a highly skilled photographer, with excellent composition and contrast. Among
the views are: “St. Paul’s Mission”; “Assinnaboine Dancers” in ceremonial dress, one holding
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an American flag; “Sunday at Grahams Ranch,” the churchgoers, including men, women and
children, dressed in their finest, two with bicycles; “Clint Louis Ranch” with the family in front
of a small wooden house
with sod roof; “Zortman
Mining Camp,” a handful of crudely built log
cabins; “Troop B, 3rd
Cavalry, Ft. Assinnaboine
Mont.”; “Road Workers” with horse-drawn
grader; “Squatter” seated
on sawhorse with his dog
in front of a wooden
hut, animal skins nailed
to the walls; “Iron Man,”
on horseback in front of
his tipi; “Two Pair,” four
Indians on horseback,
each holding an umbrella
for protection from the
sun; “Potter’s Saw Mill”;
“Branding on Milk River”;
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“Kennedy’s Ranch”; “The
Sun Dancers,” standing bare-chested, with seated onlookers; “Washing out Gold, at Gold Butte,
6 miles from the Canada line”; “Gros Ventre Indians,” a group of about 20, many in ceremonial
dress, with numerous American flags; “Horse Sale at Ft. Assinnaboine”; “Flee,” an Indian, likely
a scout, standing with his rifle next to his horse; “Cowboys of the North Side”; “Freighter”;
“Erigating Wheal on the Masouria”; and others. A truly exceptional album. Covers with wear at
edges and spine ends; one print with 1” hairline tear repaired when mounted, a few with minor
fading; excellent condition overall.
(5000/8000)
106. (Montana) Lot of seven photographs of Montana, most of mining and milling facilities. 9½x7½ or smaller,
on original mounts.
Montana: c.1890-1910
Includes: The Boiler Room, Green Mountain. (Mount corners missing). * South Dacota St.,
Butte City, Montana. * Large factory or mill with train shed in front with engine on which is
“P.V.C.R R.” * Same building from different angle, engine not visible. * Nearly 20 miners with
picks, etc., standing in front of a building. * 8 workers on or in front of a stationary steam
engine. * Interior of a factory with a large metal lathe or similar machine. * Good to very good
condition.
(500/800)
107. (Military) Two panoramic photos of U.S. military troops. Two framed panoramic photographs.
1920s, 1940s
One identified as the 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, Brig. Gen. Geo. Van Horn Moseley Com.d.g.,
Camp Travis, Texas. 1921. (approximately 9x48”), the other an unidentified group of soldiers, c.
1940s (approximately 8x39”). Wear to frames; very good. Extra shipping charges will apply.
(200/300)
108. Moon, Carl. Cho-bah-begay (The Wolf), Navajo. Vintage silver print, approximately 5¾x4¼”,
period stiff card mount.
c. 1905
Moon’s Pasadena studio address in blind at foot of mount. Vintage (original?) envelope with
typed title present. These prints were used as studio salesman samples and rare thus. Light
surface wear; near fine.
(800/1200)
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109. Moon, Carl. Vicente, Chief of All the Navajos. Vintage silver print, approximately 5¼x4”, stiff
card mount.
c. 1905
Moon’s Pasadena studio address stamped in gilt on mount. Vintage (original?) envelope with
typed title present. These prints were used as studio salesman samples and rare thus. Light
soiling to mount; else fine.
(800/1200)
110. Moon, Carl. Village Drummer of San Juan. Vintage silver print with hand-coloring, approximately
5x3½, period stiff card mount. Matted.
c. 1915
Moon’s Pasadena studio address stamped in blind on mount. These prints were used as studio
salesman samples and rare thus. Fine
(800/1200)
A FEW LOTS OF NATIVE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS
111. (Native American) Anderson, J[ohn] A. Hand-tinted photograph of Lakota Chief Crow Dog. Handtinted photograph, approximately 8½x6½ on a larger stiff mount.
Dakota: 1900
Crow Dog was tried and convicted of the killing of the Sioux chief Spotted Tail in 1881 but
was later freed when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the territorial government had no
jurisdiction over the crime. Light spotting and scratching to surface, mount worn at edges and
with several pin holes; very good.
(400/700)
112. (Native American) Collection of photographs and lithographs of Native Americans and Cowboys in collage
style. 25 cards illustrated on both sides with lithographs and photographs, most in collage style, a few
with one large illustration on each side. Approximately 8½x12¾.
No place: Early 20th century
Illustrations include Native Americans, Cowboys, Western settlers, rodeo scenes, etc. It has been
suggested that these may have been proof sheets for souvenirs from travelling performances
such as Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Some light wear at edges, a few cards with captions in
ink; very good.
(1500/2000)
113. (Native American) Photographs of Hairy Moccasin and White Man Runs Him, George Armstrong Custer’s
Little Bighorn Crow Scouts. Two sepia-tone photographs, 9¾x8 and 8¼x6¼ on 13¾x11 stiff mounts.
c. 1907
On June 25, 1876, Custer’s scouts accompanied him to the Crow’s Nest, a natural rock
formation overlooking the Little Bighorn valley, to assess their situation. The Crow scouts,
including White Man Runs Him, Hairy Moccasin and others, advised Custer to wait for
reinforcements. Custer refused their advice and prepared to attack. Convinced they were about
to die in battle, the scouts took off their uniforms and donned Crow war clothing. When Custer
demanded to know why, they responded that they wished to die as warriors rather than soldiers.
Custer was angered by what he perceived as fatalism and relieved them from further service
about an hour before engaging in the final battle. White Man Runs Him retired to a ridge along
with Hairy Moccasin to join Maj. Marcus Reno. They were engaged briefly in battle but would
survive the engagement. Mounts chipped and worn, some light surface wear to photos; very
good.
(2500/3500)
114. (Native American) Taber photograph of Jicorrillas Indians. Albumen photograph, 7¾x4¾.
San Francisco: Taber Photo, c. 1890
Two young women and one young man posed before a barren tree. Diagonal crease at bottom,
light soiling; very good.
(200/300)
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115. (New Jersey) Scott, J.C. Six photographs of The Great Freshet in New Brunswick, New Jersey, September
24, 1882. Six original photographs, each approximately 4¼x7¾” on 5¼x8½” mounts, photographers
label on rear.
J.C. Scott, 1888
Photos of floodwaters in the streets of New Brunswick. Mounts deteriorated with laminated
layers separating, one photo chipped, some soiling; fair to good.
(150/250)
116. Noskowiak, Sonya. View of San Francisco (Russian Hill). Vintage silver print photograph,
approximately 7½x9¾”. Matted
San Francisco: c. 1937
View of San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood with the tower of the San Francisco Art
Institute visible at the left of the image. Artist’s stamp on rear. Small rub mark in sky; else near
fine.
(1200/1800)
Lot 116
117. (Nudes) Two glass-plate stereo negatives of a female nude. Two glass-plate stereo negatives, each
approximately 2¼x5”, individually matted.
No place: 1920s?
Two stereo-views of an attractive young female nude posed in an outdoor setting. Fine
(700/1000)
RARE 1878 A.H. WULZEN PANORAMA OF PORTLAND, OREGON
118. (Oregon - Portland) Wulzen, A.H. Panorama of Portland, Oregon. Six panel panoramic albumen
photograph mounted to cardstock and bound in accordion style. Each photographic panel measures
approximately 8½x11 inches (page size 13½x11), unfolding to a total length of approximately 66
inches. An additional albumen image of a downtown commercial block, approximately 8¾x11½,
is mounted inside rear cover. Original green cloth covers, black leather label lettered in gilt on front
cover. Housed in a custom clamshell box.
Portland, Oregon: 1878
Albert H. Wulzen (1844-1917) arrived in San Francisco in 1856 and was employed by photographers Dames & Williams (1871), Carleton E. Watkins (1871-1873). By 1877 Wulzen had
established his own studio in Oakland. In 1879 he produced a similar seven-panel panorama of
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Oakland. Worldcat locates only a single copy of the present panorama in the collection at Yale
University; the University of Oregon also has a copy in their photographic collection. According to ABPC and other sources, no copies have appeared at auction in at least 30 years. Minor
wear to extremities, expert repair to spine ends, short split along front joint, some rippling to
cloth; first panel of photo with a small spot of surface flaking at lower right of image; some
light fading and spotting; near fine.
(30000/50000)
Lot 118
119. (Photographs) Vintage photo album. Vintage album containing approximately 114 photographs of
various sizes, including several tin-types. Most identified in pencil on album pages.
Ohio, Colorado, etc.: late 19th century
Most photographs from studios in Painesville, Ohio but also others from photographers in
Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Colorado. Spine leather nearly detached, lacking most of brass clasp;
photos very good.
(300/500)
EUGENE SMITH PHOTOGRAPH OF A YOUNG MIGRANT WORKER
120. Smith, W. Eugene. Untitled [Boy with a ladder, from Migrant Workers series]. Vintage silver print,
approximately 13½x7¾” on a 14x11” sheet. Matted.
c. 1953
Striking image from the master of the photographic essay.
Authentication stamp of the W. Eugene Smith Estate on
verso. A touch of wear at edges; near fine.
(2500/3500)
121. Strand, Paul. American House, Ghost Town, Colorado, 1931.
and-pulled dust-grain photogravure, approximately 4¾x6” on
H
a 17¼x14” sheet. With accompanying title sheet and leaf of
letterpress description by Anthony Montoya, and tissue guard,
housed in an archival folder. One of 150 numbered copies.
[New York]: Aperture Foundation, 2004
Signed by master photogravure printer Jon Goodman, and
bearing the authorizing seal of the Paul Strand Archive. Fine
(300/500)
Lot 120
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122. Throssel, Richard. Two photographs of Crow Indian tipis. Two vintage silver prints, approximately
8x6¼” or the reverse. Tipped to backing with mounting tape.
c. 1910
Richard Throssel (1882-1933), a Creek Indian adopted into the Crow tribe among whom he
lived and worked, photographed the Crow extensively for both artistic and official purposes.
From 1909 through 1911, Throssel held the position of a photographer-at-large for the Indian
Service depicting everyday life on the Crow Reservation, and documenting the Crow Indian
culture and adaptation. Light surface wear; very good.
(1000/1500)
Lot 122
TWO PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CARLETON WATKINS NEW BOUDOIR SERIES
123. Watkins, Carleton E. Pohono, The Bridal Veil, 900 Ft., Yo Semite. Vintage albumen photograph,
approximately 7¾x5” mounted on a slightly large stiff card.
San Francisco: Watkin’s New Boudoir Series, [c. 1880]
Card B7 from Watkins’ New Boudoir Series, Yosemite and Pacific Coast. A touch of wear to
card edges, a few small spots of soiling; near fine.
(600/900)
124. Watkins, Carleton E. Vernal and Nevada Fall From Glacier Pt., Yo Semite. Vintage albumen
photograph, approximately 4¾x8¼” mounted on a slightly larger stiff card.
San Francisco: Watkin’s New Boudoir Series, [c. 1880]
Card B38 from Watkins’ New Boudoir Series, Yosemite and Pacific Coast. Light crease to card,
a few small spots of soiling; very good.
(600/900)
TWO PHOTOGRAPHS BY HUNTINGTON WHITHERILL
125. Whitherill, Huntington. Monument Valley, Arizona 1981. Original silver print, approximately
10½x13¼” on 16x20” mount. Number 49 of 50.
1981
Signed by the photographer on mount, photographers label and stamp on verso. From
Whitherill’s 1981 “Portfolio 1”. Fine
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(800/1200)
126. Whitherill, Huntington. Route 101 - Oregon Coast - 1975. Original silver print, approximately
10½x13½” on 16x20” mount. Number 49 of 50.
1981
Signed by the photographer on mount, photographers label and stamp on verso. From
Whitherill’s 1981 “Portfolio 1”. Fine
(800/1200)
127. (World War II) Photo album of a German Soldier. Over 70 snapshot photographs plus several period
postcards housed in a period photo album with Nazi flag and emblem on front with gilt lettered “Fur
Erinnerung an Meine Diestzeit” (For memories of my time served).
Germany: 1940s
Candid scenes from service in the German army. Very good.
(250/350)
128. (World War II) Photo albums showing before and after images of bombing sites in the Philippines. Small
photo album containing 16 pairs of photographs (32 photos total). Approximately 3x4¼”.
Philippines: 1940s
Photographs show, on opposing pages, before and after scenes of bombing sites in the
Philippines during World War II. Fine
(200/300)
129. (World War II) Soldier’s photo album, basic training through deployment in the Pacific Theater. Approximately
200 snapshot photographs housed in a period photo album, many captioned by hand.
1940s
Includes photos of training at Willow Run, Michigan; Kearns, Utah; New Guinea; Philippine
Islands; Okinawa; Japan; Fort Dix, New Jersey; etc. A few photos loose, some with light wear;
very good.
(150/250)
130. (Yellowstone) 56 photo postcards of Yellowstone Park. 56 colored photographic postcards. Tipped
into a period postcard album.
Detroit: Detroit Photographic Co., 1900s
Scenes of the park attractions and several related businesses. Album pages brittle and with some
chips and tears; postcards unused and near fine.
(150/250)
131. (Yosemite) 6 vintage photographs of Yosemite and other western scenes. 6 vintage photographs including
3 framed together and 3 individually framed. Various sizes, 5½x14” to 14x14” (including frames).
1906 & later
One identified as taken from Bridal Veil Meadows in Yosemite, the others unidentified. Large
frame lacking glass; very good.
(200/300)
Section III: Printed Americana
132. Abbott, John S[tevens] C[abot]. South and North; or, Impressions Received During a Trip to Cuba and
the South. 352 pp. 7x4½, cloth. First Edition.
New York: Abbey & Abbot, 1860
In 1859-60 the author travelled from New York to New Orleans, making a brief stop in Havana
along the way. Passionate denunciation of life in the South nearing the beginning of the Civil
War. Sabin 40. Edge wear; very good.
(100/150)
133. (Adams, John) Willis, William. Manuscript of a biographical sketch of John Adams done for the National
Intelligencer. 8 pp., in ink, the leaves mounted on leaves from an album, and on the versos are mounted
engraved portraits and other matter.
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Laudatory biography of John Adams, “a Patriot, who was a co-labourer with Thomas Jefferson,
in effecting the Declaration of Independence of our Country, by Congress, on the 4th of July,
1776...” He concludes, “no one except Washington contributed more to give us a Country, and
to establish our liberties than John Adams. The writer of this was a soldier of the Revolution;
he is now upwards of eighty years of age, and has often been afflicted by the ungrateful
treatment Mr. Adams received from some of his countrymen...” Signed by Willis at the end.
Some browning to the paper; very good.
(1000/1500)
134. (African) Mehoffer, Rudolf von. [The African]. Pastel, signed in upper right corner. 24x19,
matted and framed under plexiglass, overall 33x27.
[1890]
Moving portrait of an African wearing a turban and traditional robes. A sought-after if
uncharacteristic work of the artist
most noted for his portraits of
German and Austrian royalty and
other court figures. Austrian-born
Rudolf von Mehoffer (1857-1938)
studied under Heinrich von Angeli
at the Vienna Academy in the 1880’s.
His output was not prodigious, and
Allgemeines Lexikon Der Bildenden
Kunstler; lists only ten of his work,
including this one. Provenance:
A private collection, where it has
resided for thirty years. Overall in fine
condition.
(4000/6000)
135. Agee, G.W. Rube Burrow, King of
Outlaws, and His Band of Train Robbers.
An Accurate and Faithful History of Their
Exploits and Adventures. x, 194 pp.
Woodcuts, including frontispiece. 7x4½,
maroon cloth, gilt spine.
Chicago: Henneberry Company, [c.1890]
The story of one of the great
southwestern outlaws. Edge wear and
soiling to cloth; else very good.
(100/150)
Lot 134
HARRIMAN’S ALASKA EXPEDITION
136. (Alaska) Various authors. Harriman Alaska series. Volumes I-V, VIII-XI, XIII, XIV. 11 volumes
in 12 (of 12 volumes in 13, lacking Volume 12). Edited by C. Hart Merriam. Profusely illustrated with
photogravures, heliotypes, engravings, chromolithographs, maps, text figures, etc. 10x6¾, original
green ribbed cloth stamped in gilt, top edges gilt. Volumes 3, 4, & 11 in publisher’s cloth jackets. First
Editions.
Garden City (and) Washington, DC: Doubleday, Page & Co. (and) Smithsonian Institutions, 19021914
Financed and organized by Edward H. Harriman, the expedition in the summer of 1899
brought a party of 25 scientists and others to coastal Southeastern and Southern Alaska, the
Aleutians, and the Bering Sea. The entire series contains a total of 56 papers by various authors,
notable among them John Muir, John Burroughs, George Bird Grinnell (authors of the first
volume). Edward S. Curtis was one of the photographers in the group and the first 2 volumes contain 75 Curtis photogravures, as well as many by C. Hart Merriam and others. Color
plates include many chromolithographs of birds by Louis Fuertes. Original book publication in
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1902-05 was by Doubleday, Page & Co. from papers first published in the “Proceedings of the
Washington Academy of Sciences,” 1900-02. In 1910 the Smithsonian Institution took over the
series, including acquisition of the remainder of the Doubleday edition, which they re-issued
with their own added title pages (dated 1910, though also retaining the Doubleday title pages)
and bindings (of the same style and materials as Doubleday’s, substituting the Smithsonian imprint and decorative device to the spines and front covers). In 1914 the Smithsonian published
for the first time Volume 14. Volumes 6 and 7 were never published. In this set volumes 1, 2, 3,
5, 8, and 9 bear only the Doubleday imprint; the other volumes are the Smithsonian re-issues of
the Doubleday sheets (except Volume 14 which is an original publication of the Smithsonian).
Arctic Bib. 6676. Volumes 1 & 2 ex-library from the Sewickley (PA) Public Library from the
collection of ornotholigist Bayard Christy, with bookplates; Volumes 5, 8, & 9 ex-library from
the Free Library of Fayetteville, NY, with embossed stamp, call numbers on spines; Volume 11
ex-library from the Franklin Institute Library, with bookplate; Volume 14, Parts 1 & 2 with the
bookplate of the Lowther Collection. Jackets a bit rough at edges; some general light wear to
volumes; overall very good.
(2500/3500)
137. Alger, Horatio, Jr. The Young Miner; or, Tom Nelson in California - two editions. Includes: 288
pp. Two frontispiece plates, and color illustrated endpapers: front is a group of women golfing,
rear is a family playing checkers. 7½x4½, orange cloth decorated in black, red, green, and blue, gilt
lettering on spine. John C. Winston, [1879]. * 187 pp. Woodcuts, including frontispiece. 9¾x6½,
cloth-backed boards. One of 450 copies printed by Adrian Wilson. Book Club of California, 1965.
In fine condition.
Various places: [1879] and 1965
Together two editions of the Alger classic mining tale. Below is condition of 1879 edition.
Rubbed and smudged covers, with a touch of fraying at spine tips and corners; missing a page
(table of contents) at front, smudging and some soiling within; else very good.
(100/150)
138. Anderson, Rasmus B. America Not Discovered by Columbus. An Historical Sketch of the Discovery
of America by the Norsemen in the Tenth Century. 164 pp. 7½x5, blindstamped cloth, gilt spine. Third
Edition, Enlarged.
Chicago: S.C. Griggs and Company, 1883
Inscribed by the author on front fly leaf in the year of publication. Anderson was a Professor
of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Wisconsin. Volume includes a bibliography of
Pre-Columbian discoveries of America. Light edge wear; very good.
(100/150)
139. (Arizona) [Harvey, Fred]. Grand Canyon of Arizona Hand Colored Photographs. 12 tipped in
photographs, hand-colored. Each photograph is 7½x9½” (or the reverse) on a 11x14 piece of paper,
each with a caption. Bound in wrappers tied with string.
El Tovar Studio, [c.1925]
Surreal coloring enhances these views of the Grand Canyon such as Angel Trail, Hermit
Trail, and Grandeur Point. Short closed tears to edges of wrappers, light chipping, a few tiny
dampstains; very good.
(150/250)
140. (Arizona) Harvey, Fred. Two promotional booklets for the El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon. Two
illustrated booklets, illustrated with photographs and from drawings. 8¼x5, paper wrappers.
[c. 1900-1910]
Two early 20th century advertisements for this popular hotel on the rim of the Grand Canyon,
managed by Fred Harvey. One rubberstamped “Wilson Collection” on cover and title page,
some light edge wear, faint staining; else very good.
(100/150)
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141. (Arizona) Phoenix and the Apache Trail. 17 tipped in colored photographs. 10¼x12¾, original
wrappers, string bound.
Phoenix: Wallace Button, [c. 1920s]
Scarce view book of the Arizona capitol and environs. Wrappers chipped; else very good.
(100/150)
RARE ARIZONA PHILATELIC PERIODICAL
142. (Arizona) The Arizona Pride of Philately. 4 issues. (1)-8; (9)-16; (21)-24; (25)-28, (31)-(34), (37)-40
pp. Pages 18-20 skipped in pagination, pages 29/30 & 35/36 lacking. 9¼x6”.
Tucson, Arizona: Eugene A. Browne, 1885-86
Volume 1, Number 1 through Volume 1, Number 4 (all published?) of this early Arizona
philatelic journal. Includes a blank subscription form and blank advertising form. Copies of the
four issues located at the Royal Philatelic Society London. OCLC locates no copies. Some light
wear at edges; else fine.
(500/800)
143. (Arnold, Benedict) [Barbé-Marbois, François, Marquis de]. Complot d’Arnold et de Sir Henry
Clinton, Contre les États-Unis d’Amérique et Contre le Général Washington. Septembre 1780. [4], xliv, 184 pp.
Two portraits; map. (8vo) 7¾x5, period calf-backed boards, spine gilt, red leather spine label. First
Edition.
Paris: Chez P. Didot, 1816
An important study of the treason of Benedict Arnold by the Secretary of the French Legation
at Philadelphia during the American Revolution. Howes B114. Light wear at extremities; very
good.
(150/300)
144. (Art) Three volumes about American art. Includes: Eaton, Allen H. Handicrafts of the Southern
Highlands... 370 pp. Color frontispiece, plates from photographs. 9x6, cloth, dust jacket. Russell
Sage Foundation, 1937. * Macomber, Ben. The Jewel City: Its planning and Achievements; Its
Architecture, Sculpture, Symbolism, and Music; Its Gardens, Palaces, and Exhibits. 204, [3] ad pp.
Color frontispiece, plates from photographs. 8x5, half morocco (sunned a bit) and boards. John
H. Williams, 1915. * A. Bielenberg Co. New York City U.S.A. (Pamphlet containing the following 4
chapters: Technikal points for artists, Mussini Oil Colors, Tempera Colors, & How to protect and
preserve oil paintings.) 48 pp. Color sample page at rear. 9x6, linen wrappers. 1909.
Various places: 1909-1937
Together three volumes on the American arts of the first half of the 20th century. Condition
varies a bit; dust jacket with light dirt soiling and chipping at edges; each volume with slight edge
wear; very good or better.
(100/150)
145. Bacon, Edwin M. Walks and Rides in the Country Round About Boston... vi, 419 pp. Four loose
folding maps, two in each pocket at front and rear pastedowns, printed ads at endpapers. 6¼x4, green
cloth. First Edition.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1897
A book of excursions through New England. Edge wear; front pastedown with a 2” tear (at
pocket); volume very good, maps near fine.
(100/150)
146. Bacon, [George Washington]. Bacon’s Guide to American Politics; Or, A Complete View of the
Fundamental Principles of the National and State Governments, with the Respective Powers of Each. [2], 94, [11]
ad pp. Folding map (of United States) frontispiece, colored with pink, yellow and green. 7x4¼, full
purple cloth, blindstamped and gilt-lettered cover. First Edition.
London: Sampson Low, Son & Co., 1863
Includes a chapter (appendix actually) on the comparative resources of the free and of the
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slave-holding states (North and South) according to the 1860 census. Perspective on America
from across the pond, during the Civil War. Front cover and spine darkened to black, cloth
rubbed; verso of map, title page, and page i with rubber stamps from Burnley Mechanic Institution; some cracking at gutters between signatures; else very good.
(100/150)
147. Bancroft, Hubert Howe. The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. 38 volumes. (8vo) original
blindstamped brown cloth with gilt-lettered spines. Vol. XXIV is a modern facsimile in black cloth
(ex-library).
San Francisco: H.H. Bancroft or The History Company, 1882-1891
“Colossal co-operative undertaking; nothing approaching it has ever been attempted in this
country.” -Howes B91. Ex-library copies with black band, and library call number written at
bottom of spines, edge wear, some spines frayed at head and heel; library sticker on front free
endpapers, stamps and/or stickers on title pages; many with cracked hinges; good.
(500/800)
148. (Banking) Thoughts on Banking, and the Currency. By A Citizen of Western New-York. 30 pp. 8½x5½,
disbound 4to.
Seneca Falls: John H. Child, 1836
Interesting treatise on the rights and wrongs of the banking system (largely devoted to the
eastern United States) of the 1830’s. While the author admits our country’s wealth relies on
credit, he laments that too many banks engage in risky activities. Sabin 95672. First page with 2”
closed tear, ink writing on top margin; foxed; good to very good.
(100/150)
149. Bates, Ralph O. (Billy). Billy and Dick: From Andersonville Prison to the White House. 99 pp.
Photographs. 7½x5½, wrappers.
Santa Cruz: Sentinel Pub. Co., 1910
An account from a soldier in the Civil War, Ralph O. Bates (Billy). Light edge wear to wrappers,
wrappers detached from text block; else very good.
(100/150)
150. [Baynard, Samuel J.]. A Sketch of the Life of Com. Robert F. Stockton; with an Appendix, Comprising
His Correspondence with the Navy Department Respecting His Conquest of California; and Extracts from the
Defence of Col. J.C. Fremont, in Relation to the Same Subject; Together with His Speeches in the Senate of the
United States, and His Political Letters. 210, 131 + [2] ad pp. Steel engraved portrait frontispiece. 9x5½,
original cloth. First Edition.
New York: Derby & Jackson, 1856
Contains significant source material on both the conquest of California by the Americans
and the Fremont fiasco. Howes B259. Spine and edges sunned, head of spine fraying, light
dampstains on covers and spine; ink inscription on front free endpaper; foxed frontispiece,
tissue guard and title page; light foxing throughout; good.
(100/150)
151. Beckett, S. B. Guide Book of the Atlantic and St. Lawrence, and St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail Roads,
Including a Full Description of All the Interesting Features of the White Mountains. 1 ad leaf, vi, [2], (8)-180
pp. Additional vignette title page; 17 full-page woodcut plates, other woodcuts in text; folding map at
rear. 7½x4½, original red cloth lettered in gilt on front. First Edition.
Portland: Sanborn & Carter, and H.J. Little & Co., 1853
Tipped in leaf at front with rates for the 1855 season. Sabin 4247. Spine cloth rippled, some
edge wear; faint stain to a few leaves at front; else very good.
(150/250)
Each lot is illustrated in color in the online version of the catalogue.
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152. Bentley, O.H., editor. History of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas. 2 volumes. Illustrations
from photos, portraits, etc. (4to) 10x6¾, original brown half morocco and cloth, spines lettered in
gilt. First Edition.
Chicago: C.F. Cooper & Co., 1910
Extremities rubbed; very good.
(300/500)
153. Beveridge, Albert J. The Life of John Marshall. 4 volumes. Each with portrait frontispiece. xxvi,
[2], 506; xviii, [2], 594; xxii, [2], 644; xviii, [2], 668 pp. 8¾x5½, cloth.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, [1916]-1919
Documenting the various stages in the career of the Chief Justice of the United States. Light
edge wear to each, a few smudges or faint stains; each with a bookplate from John Dempster
McKee on front pastedown; very good.
(100/150)
154. (Bibliography) Four Americana bibliographical reference texts. Includes: Tweney, George H. The
Washington 89. Folding map frontispiece, facsimiles, and prospectus tipped in at rear. 9x6, clothbacked linen. One of 890 copies. Inscribed by author on front free endpaper, dated 1991. First
Edition. Sagebrush Press, 1989. * Wagner, Henry R. & Charles L. Camp. The Plains & the Rockies:
A Critical Bibliography of Exploration, Adventure and Travel in the American West 1800-1865.
10x6½, full cloth. Fourth Edition. John Howell Books, 1982. * Tanner, Terence A. Frank Waters: A
Bibliography. With Relevant Selections From His Correspondence. Inscribed by author on front free
endpaper. 9x5¾, cloth, dust jacket. Meyerbooks, [1983]. * Wheat, Carl I. Books of the Gold Rush.
10x6½, cloth-backed boards. One of 500 copies printed at the Grabhorn Press. Colt Press, 1949.
Together four volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Fine, except for one tiny closed tear to dust jacket.
(150/250)
155. Bidwell, John. A Journey to California: With Observations about the Country, Climate and The Route
to this Country. x, 48 pp. 11½x8, cloth-backed boards, plain paper dust jacket, paper spine labels to
volume and jacket.
San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1937
Howes B433. A few very short closed tears to jacket edges; else fine.
(100/150)
156. (Bidwell, John) Memorial Exercises for General John Bidwell (Died April 4, 1900) Held Under the Direction
of the County Officers of Butte County, in the Court-House at Oroville, California May 7, 1900. [29] pp. Portrait
frontispiece. 8x5, purple wrappers.
Oroville: [Oroville Register Print], 1900
Hard to find publication for the memorial service for John Bidwell. Bidwell was born in
Chautaugua County, New York in 1819. He migrated to California in 1841 eventually settling
in Chico and went on to serve under Captain Sutter and in various capacities for the state
government. Spine very sunned; internally fine.
(100/150)
157. (Big Trees) Description of the Mammoth and South Park Groves. 1½ pp. on both sides of single sheet,
text in two columns, being that portion of the pictorial lettersheet “Mammoth Grove Hotel” with
the printed text. 9½x8.
[Stockton]: [Independent Print], prior to 1875
This is from the second printing of the lettersheet, as noted in Currey & Kruska 245. Some
discoloration, glue stains on verso where previously mounted, withdrawn stamp of Yale
University, margins trimmed, chip to top left corner; good.
(150/250)
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158. Bledsoe, S.T. Indian Land Laws: Being a Treatise on the Law of Acquiring Title to, and the Alienation of,
Allotted Indian Lands... xxvii, 686 pp. 9x5½, cloth, gilt-lettered morocco spine labels.
Kansas City: Pipes-Reed Book Company, 1909
Text on law, acts, and statues applying to Indian land. Interesting to note there is a chapter on
marriages between White men and Indian women. Edge wear, spine labels heavily rubbed, one
largely chipped away; hinges cracked; ownership rubberstamp on front free endpaper; good.
(100/150)
159. (Book Club of California) Four titles from the Book Club of California. Includes: Mathes, W. Michael,
transl. Spanish Approaches to the Island of California 1928-1632. 10x5½, boards, glassine dj.
Includes prospectus. 1 of 400 copies. 1975. * White, Gerald T. Baptism in Oil: Stephen F. Pechkam
in Southern California 1865-66. 11x7, cloth-backed boards, plain paper dj. 1 of 500 copies. 1984. *
Rosale, Vicente Pérez. California Adventure. 9x6, linen-backed boards. 1 of 250 copies. 1947. * Alger,
Horatio, Jr. The Young Miner; Or, Tome Nelson in California. 9¾x6½, linen-backed boards. 1 of 450
copies. 1965. Together four volumes.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1947-1984
Fine.
(150/250)
160. (Book Club of California) Seven limited editions from the Book Club of California. Includes: From
Kapuvár to California 1893 Travel Letters of Baron Gustav von Berg. Dj. 1 of 500 copies. 1979. *
Künzel, Heinrich. Upper California. Dj. 1 of 450 copies. 1967. * Haraszthy, Arpad. Wine-Making in
California. Dj. Errata slip tipped in last page. 1 of 600 copies. 1978. * Kurutz, Gary F. Benjamin C.
Truman: California Booster & Bon Vivant. Dj. 1 of 600 copies. 1984. * Rawls, James J., editor. Dan de
Quille of the Big Bonanza. Dj. 1 of 650 copies. 1980. * A Naval Campaign in the Californias - 18461849: The Journal of Lieutenant Tunis Augustus Macdonough Craven... 1 of 400 copies. [1973]. *
Edward Vischer’s Drawings of the California Missions 1861-1878. Dj. Oblong 4to. 1 of 600 copies.
1982.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, Various dates
Together seven quartos (one oblong) each in cloth or cloth-backed boards, five in plain paper
jackets, one in glossy purple jacket, one without jacket. Very light edge wear to each jacket
including a few short closed tears; near fine or better.
(300/500)
161. Bosqui, Edward. Memoirs of Edward Bosqui. Foreword by Harold C. Holmes. Introduction by
Henry R. Wagner. Facsimiles, color frontispiece. Cloth-backed patterned boards, paper spine label
(one extra spine label laid in). 1 of 350 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press. Second Edition.
Oakland: Holmes Book Company, 1952
Bosqui worked briefly at a banking firm in 1850 before taking off for the mines, returning
shortly to sedentary city life before returning east in 1853. He came back to California to found
one of California’s most famous nineteenth century printing, bookbinding and engraving
establishments. The 1904 first edition, limited to 50 copies, is extremely scarce. (Cowan p.64);
Howes B623. Slight wear to extremities; near fine.
(100/150)
162. Brewer, William H. Up and Down California in 1860-1864. The Journal of William H. Brewer. xxx,
601 pp. Edited by Francis P. Farquhar. Rear folding map; plates from photographs and drawings.
9x5½, cloth. First Edition.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1930
Howes B754. Light edge wear and a few marks on covers; near fine.
(100/150)
163. Briggs, L[loyd] Vernon. California and the West 1881 and Later. xiv, 214 pp. Photograph plates.
9x6, blue cloth, gilt spine, top edges gilt. First Edition.
[Boston]: [Wright & Potter Printing Company], 1931
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Briggs (1863-1941) was a Boston psychiatrist who wrote numerous memoirs, histories,
genealogies, and medical works. Here are his memoirs of multiple tours through California,
beginning in 1881. Spine tips and corners lightly rubbed; else near fine.
(100/150)
164. Brown, John. Twenty-Five Years a Parson in the Wild West. 215 pp. Portrait frontispiece. 7x5, green
cloth, gilt spine. First Edition.
Fall River, Mass.: Printed for the Author, 1896
Being the experience of Parson Ralph Riley. Edge wear, head and heel of spine a touch frayed;
very good.3
(100/150)
165. Browne, J. Ross. Two government reports on the mineral resources of the United States. Includes: Report
Upon the Mineral Resources of the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains. 321 pp.
Spine very sunned. First Edition. * Reports Upon the Mineral Resources of the United States. 360
pp. Book plate. First Combined Edition. Together two octavos in original purple pebbled cloth with
gilt-lettered spines.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1867
The second of the two is the first combined edition of Browne’s report and James W. Taylor’s
short report published the same year. Important reference. Cowan II, p.78-80. Moderate edge
wear to each, some soiling, spine tips a touch frayed; hinges a bit weakened; light scattered
foxing; very good.
(100/150)
166. Buckman, Benjamin E. Samuel J. Tildend Umasked!. ix, 120, [1] addenda pp. Drawings, maps, and
engravings, including portrait frontispiece. Introduction and summary chapters printed in red. 9x5½,
paper covered boards. First Edition.
New York: Published for the Author, 1876
By the late Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. Spine chipped, starting to split at front joint,
edges worn, rubbed; else very good.
(100/150)
RARE BROADSIDE FOR THEATRICAL PERFOMANCE ABOUT BUFFALO BILL
167. (Buffalo Bill) Broadside announcing performance of the play Buffalo Bill based on Ned Buntline’s story.
Printed broadside. 10½x4¼.
New York: 1872
One of the earliest Buffalo Bill items, a broadside announcing the performance at the Bowery
Theater of Buffalo Bill, “the Greatest success of the time, from the story in the New York
Weekly by Ned Buntline, by the Popular Young Dramatist Fred. G. Maeder, Esq.” The cast is
given (Buffalo Bill was played by Mr. J. B. Studley), along with a “Reconstructed Synopsis” of
the play, which takes place in 1861, starting in Kansas. Dime novel writer Ned Buntline began
writing of the adventures of William F. Cody, a.k.a. Buffalo Bill, in 1869, and Cody himself
began acting the part on stage around 1872, about the time of this production. It laid the
groundwork for his later Wild West Show and worldwide fame. A little rough around the edges,
very good.
(1500/2500)
168. (Burr, Aaron) Davis, Matthew L. Memoirs of Aaron Burr. With Miscellaneous Selections from His
Correspondence. 2 volumes. 436; 449, +32 ad pp. Engraved portrait frontispieces, facsimile letter. (8vo)
8¾x5½, original brown cloth, paper labels on spines. First Edition.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836-37
Spines sunned, cloth soiled and dampstained, extremities worn; foxing; good.
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(300/500)
169. Butler, A.W. Resources of Monterey County, California, Including the Great Salinas Valley. 32, + 16 ad
pp. A few woodcut illustrations within ads. 9¼x5¾, original printed wrappers. First Edition.
San Francisco: Cubery & Company, 1875
The earliest published promotional pamphlet on Monterey County, focusing on agricultural
opportunities of the region. Very Scarce. Cowan (II), p. 89; Rocq 5485. Light soiling to
wrappers, some chipping to spine; else near fine.
(600/900)
170. Butterworth, Benj[amin]. The Growth of Industrial Art. [4], 200 pp. Each page is a plate with
multiple lithographed illustrations, each illustration numbered to correspond with a description at the
bottom of the page. 19½x15½, later half leatherette with marbled boards, new endpapers.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1892
Illustrated text, displaying the various tools and methods used by various industries. For
example there is a plate (page) each for cotton harvesters, cheese manufacture, telegraphy, oil
gas manufacture, etc. Also noted is the number of patents granted by the United States for each
industry. Edge wear and rubbing; many pages with dampstain affecting lower right-hand corner,
mostly at margin; else very good or better.
(250/350)
A SELECTION OF BOOKS ON CALIFORNIA
171. (California) Six Books on California. Includes: The Zamorano 80: A Selection of Distinguished
California Books... 9x6, dust jacket. Zamorano Club, 1945. * Daniells, T.G., editor. California: Its
Products, Resources, Industries and Attractions... 9x5½. W.W. Shannon, 1904. * Le Conte, Joseph. A
Journal of Ramblings Through the High Sierra of California... 8½x5½, cloth-backed boards. Sierra
Club, 1930. * McLaren. Gardening in California: Landscape and Flower. 9x6. A.M. Robertson, 1914.
* Hill, Joseph J. The History of Warner’s Ranch and Its Environs. 10½x7, dust jacket. Privately
Printed, 1927. * Palmquist, Peter E. Redwood and Lumbering in California Forests. Photographs by
Gary F. Kurutz. 8¼x10½, glassine dust jacket. Prospectus laid in. Book Club of California, [1983].
Together six volumes, all but one bound in full cloth.
Various places: Various dates
On a variety of topics on or about California. Condition varies; edge wear to each, dust jackets
chipped; overall very good.
(100/150)
172. (California) 8 California Tourist and Promotional Publications. Includes: The Exposition. 8¾x12,
original wrappers. 1915 * Little Chapters on San Juan Capistrano. 6¾x4¾. Sixth Edition. 1912 *
Picturesque Redlands. Photographs. 7¾x6, original wrappers. [1901] * Los Angeles City & County.
8¾x5¾, original wrappers. 1906 * The New San Francisco, Two Years After the Great Fire.
Photographs, including folding panoramas. 7½x10½, original wrappers. [1908] * San Francisco and
California. Photographs. 8¼x10½, original wrappers. 1909 * San Francisco of Yesterday and To-Day.
Folding panorama (pre-earthquake) with views of the destruction on rear. 8¼x5, original wrappers.
[1906] * Seigler Hot Springs. Folding brochure. 6½x3½. [n.d.]. Together 8 volumes.
Various Places: 1900-1915
A small group of illustrated promotional and tourist publications for California cities and sites.
Some general wear, a few with tape repairs; overall very good.
(250/350)
173. (California) Californiana - eleven titles. Includes: Cowan, Robert G. On the Rails of Los Angeles:
A Pictorial History of its Street-Cars. 9x6, cloth-backed boards. Historical Society of Southern
California, 1971. * Holway, Mary Gordon. Art of the Old World in New Spain and the Mission Days
of Alta California. 172 pp. 8x5½, linen. 1 of 1000 copies. A.M. Robertson, 1922. * Stanger, Frank
M. South from San Francisco. San Mateo County, California. Its History and Heritage. 214 pp. 10x7,
cloth. San Mateo County Historical Association, 1963. * Torchiana, G.A. Van Coenen. Story of the
Mission Santa Cruz. 460 pp. 9x6, cloth, dust jacket. Paul Elder, 1933. * North, Arthur Walbridge.
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The Mother of California...Historical Sketch of the Little Known Land of Baja California... 169
pp. Folding map at rear. 8½x5½, cloth. Paul Elder, [1908]. * Priestly, Herbert Ingram. Franciscan
Explorations in California. 189 pp. 9½x6, cloth. Arthur H. Clark, 1946. * Kennedy, Elijah R. The
Contest for California in 1861: How Colonel E.D. Baker Saved the Pacific States to the Union. 361
pp. 8x5, cloth. Houghton Mifflin, 1912. * Adams, Edgar H. Private Gold Coinage of California,
1849-55, Its History and Its Issues. 110 pp. 10x7½, cloth. Edgar H. Adams, 1913. * Hittell, Theodore
H. George Bancroft and His Services to California. Memorial Address... 20 pp. 10½x7, wrappers.
California Historical Society, 1893. * Papers of the California Historical Society. Vol. I, Part I. 94 pp.
10½x7, wrappers. California Historical Society, 1887. * Fanning, Pete. Great Crimes of the West. 292
pp. 7½x5, cloth. [Pete Fanning, 1929].
Various places: Various dates
Together eleven volumes on California and its history. Edge wear to each, wrappers and dust
jackets with light chipping; condition varies; overall very good.
(200/300)
174. (California) Chart of the Sacramento & San Joaquin Rivers: Showing all Landings to Sacramento and
Stockton and Roads Leading to Them. Blueprint chart on cloth backing, compiled by Punnett Brothers,
235 Flood Bldg. S.F. Cal. 42x27½”.
San Francisco: 1927
Title, chart, compass and key printed in white. Key includes symbols for Towns and Villages,
Steamboat Landings, Railroads, and Wagon Roads. Dampstain to lower verso, affecting with a
faint yellowing on lower left corner of the blueprint; else very good.
(300/500)
175. (California) Collection of books from Glen Dawson’s Early California Travel Series. Includes: du PetitThouars, Abel. Voyage of the Venus: Sojourn in California. Trans. by Charles Rudkin. 1956. *
Meadows, Don. The American Occupation of La Paz. One of 300 copies. 1955. * 2 copies of:
Wagner, Henry R. The First American Vessel in California: Monterey in 1796. One of 325 copies.
1954. * Cutter, Donald C. The Diary of Ensign Gabriel Moraga’s Expedition of Discovery in the
Sacramento Valley 1808. One of 300 copies. 1957. * White, Charles. Letters From San Jose, California
March 18, 1848. One of 200 copies. 1955. * Heustis, Daniel D. Remarkable Adventures California,
1845. One of 200 copies. 1957. * 2 copies of: Colton, Walter. Glances into California. One with dust
jacket. One of 250 copies. 1955. * Glover, William. The Mormons in California. One of 197 copies,
signed by Paul Bailey. 1954. * Ruschenberger, W.S.W. Sketches in California 1836. Dust jacket. One of
210 copies. 1953. * 2 copies of: Wallace, William Swilling. Antoine Robidoux 1794-1860: A Biography
of a Western Venturer. One of 450 copies. One in dust jacket. 1953. * Hizoko. Floatin on the Pacific
Ocean. Dust jacket. One of 300 copies. 1955. * Ferdinand Deppe’s Travels in California in 1837. Dust
jacket. One of 190 copies. 1953. Together 15 small octavos.
Los Angeles: Glen Dawson, Various dates
Near fine to fine.
(200/300)
176. (California) Collection of books on California and its history. Includes: Spurr, George G. The Land
of Gold. A Tale of ‘49. 7½x4½, cloth. First Edition. A. Williams & Company, 1881. * Torchiana,
H.A. van Coenen. Story of the Mission Santa Cruz. 9x6, cloth, dust jacket (price-clipped). Inscribed
by author on ffep. First Edition. Paul Elder, 1933. * Rogers, Fred Blackburn Rogers. William Brown
Ide: Bear Flagger. 10x6½, cloth. One of 750 copies. First Edition. John Howell, 1962. * Bauer, Clyde
Max. The Story of Yellowstone Geysers. 9¼x6, cloth, dust jacket. First Edition. Haynes, Inc., [1937].
* Automobile Tour Book. Maps and Information Covering the Principal Tours in California. 10x4,
cloth. Fireman’s Fun Insurance Company, [c.1912]. * Noticias of the Port of San Francisco in Letters
of Miguel Costanso...in the Year 1771. 7½x5, cloth-backed boards. One of 200 copies. [Windsor
Press, 1940]. * Bigley, Cantell A. (G.W. Peck). Aurifodina or Adventures in the Gold Region. 8½x5½,
cloth. One of 400 copies printed by Andrew Hoyem. Book Club of California, 1974. Together seven
volumes on California.
Various places: Various dates
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Condition varies; edge wear to all but two volumes, which are fine; other five volumes are
overall very good; each dust jacket with some chipping and tears; jackets good to very good.
(200/300)
177. (California) Fifteen books and pamphlets on California and the West. Includes: Aldrich, Lorenzo D. A
Journal of the Overland Route to California & Gold Mines. Cloth backed boards. 1950 * American
Institute of Mining Engineers. Dredging for Gold. Wrappers. 1911 * Chase, Don M. Pioneers.
Wrappers. Underlining throughout. 1945 * Clark, Sterling B.F. How Many Miles From St. Jo? Cloth
backed boards. 1929 * Dane, Ezra. The Lucky Louse. Boards. [1933] * Hayes, J.W. Tales of the
Sierras. Original cloth. 1905 * Lewis, Harriet Jane & Francis A. Stories of Placer County - Tahoe
in Golden California for Children. Boards. Signed. [1932] * Mathes, W. Michael. The Pearl Hunters
in the Gulf of California, 1668. Cloth. 1966 * Parsons, George F. The Life and Adventures of
James W. Marshall. Boards. 1935 * Root, Henry. Personal History and Reminiscences with Personal
Opinions on Contemporary Events, 1845-1921. Cloth. Signed. 1921 * Southern May Hazel. Our
Storied Landmarks. Wrappers. [1942] * Stetson, James B. San Francisco During the Eventful Days of
April, 1906. Wrappers. [1906] * Wagner, Henry R. Sixty Years of Book Collecting. Boards. Roxburghe
Club, 1952 * Wood, L.K. The Discovery of Humboldt Bay. Wrappers. [1932] * Wood, Richard Coke.
Murphy’s, Queen of the Sierra. Wrappers. [no date]. Together 15 volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Some general wear; overall very good or better.
(100/150)
178. (California) Hostetter’s California Almanac for Merchants, Mechanics, Miners, Farmers, Planters...1864 &
1866. 2 annual issues. Woodcut illustrations. Approximately 7x4½, original wrappers.
Pittsburgh, PA & San Francisco: Hostetter & Smith / Hostetter, Smith & Dean, 1864 & 1866
Some light wear, foxing; very good.
(100/150)
179. (California) Lot of 3 ephemeral items relating to land sales in Niles, California, now a section of Fremont.
Includes: Plan of the Beard Tract Subdivision, for sale by Jones & Ellsworth, at “Greaty Reduced
Prices,” only $550 per acre, with great yield of produce, “Buy today one of these lots for your
children only a small payment down and the crops should pay the balance...” 11x8½. * Flyer in both
English and Spanish, “$275 Cash Secures 5 Acres in Beard Tract Centerville / $275 Casha Segura 5
alqueires em Beard Traco Centerville.” 9¾x7½. * Flyer for a drawing to win a car (Model No. 490,
Chevrolet) if you buy a plot of land in the Beard Tract. 7½x8½. Together, 3 items.
Niles, Fremont: c.1915
Niles, California, now a section of Fremont on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, was
from 1912 to 1917 one of the earliest homes of California’s motion picture industry. Charlie
Chaplin filmed several movies there, most notably “The Tramp.” Very good or better.
(400/700)
180. (California) “Miscellaneous Rules for Quarrymen” Broadside. Broadside on cloth, approximately
12½x17¼”.
Sacramento: State Printing Office, 1919
Broadside of rules for quarrymen published by the Industrial Accident Commission of the
State of California. Largely common sense rules regarding the handling of explosives but also
includes Rule 8 “No person working in or about a quarry shall wilfully cause another person to
receive an electric shock.” Edges chipped (nibbled?), vertical crease at center; else very good.
(200/300)
181. (California) Reward Poster for the murderer of Jesse Robert Sweet. Broadsheet reward poster, 14x9½”.
[Sacramento]: 1897
“Whereas, on the 4th of October, A.D., 1895, about six miles North of Lake City, Modoc
County, State of California, JESSE ROBERT SWEET was murdered while driving a team
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from Lake City to Bidwell by some person or persons unknown: Now, Therefore, I, JAMES H.
BUDD, Governor of the State of California…do hereby offer a reward of $500.” Typical folds,
some light wear; near fine.
(250/350)
182. (California) Portfolio of Santa Rosa and Vicinity. Portraying in Picture and Pen the Beauty of Picturesque
Santa Rosa Valley and Sonoma County... 107 pp. Two maps. (Oblong folio) 14x11, original leather-backed
cloth boards, decorative title stamping to front board.
Santa Rosa: Published and Engraved by H.A. Darms, 1909
Profusely illustrated with monochromatic photo-engravings in gray, green, and sepia. A lovely
photographic record of Santa Rosa and vicinity near the turn of the century. Spine repaired
with cloth tape, wear to leather corners, hinges repaired with tape; occasional stain marks in
margins; interior very good.
(300/500)
183. (California) Seven publications for seven California counties. Includes: Over the Sierras. [4] pp. text
+ 31 photograph plates. 5½x7½, cloth backed boards. Denison News Co., 1904. * Sketches of
Leading Places of Interest in Monterey. Written by Pupils of Monterey Public School. 20 pp. 7½x6,
wrappers. Wrapper edges sunned, few faint dampstains within. Monterey New Era Office, 1896. *
Los Angeles, California “The City Beautiful.” [32] pp. of colored halftone plates. 5¼x7½, wrappers.
Newman Post Card Co., [1911]. * Oakland Alameda County California. 32 pp. Photographs. 7¼x5,
wrappers. Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 1926. * Poage,
W.G. Mendocino County California. [16] pp. Photographs. 6x4½, wrappers. Rubberstamp on front
wrapper. [c.1915]. * Bartlett, James W. Trinity County California: Its Geography... 31 pp. 8x5, wrappers.
News Publishing Co., [1927]. * French, Harold. Siskiyou County California. 36 pp. Photographs.
9½x6, wrappers. Souvenir Edition. Board of Supervisors and the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition Commission of Siskiyou County, 1915. Together seven volumes.
Various Places: Various dates
Edge wear to each; condition varies a bit; overall very good.
(150/250)
184. (California) Three from Dawson’s Baja California Travel Series. Includes: Meighan, Clement W.
Indian Art and History: The Testimony of Prehispanic Rock Paintings in Baja California. Tipped
in frontispiece photograph. One of 850 copies. 1969. * Rojo, Manuel C. Historical Notes on Lower
California with Some Relative to Upper California... One of 500 copies. 1972. * de Williams, Anita
Alvarez. Travelers Among the Cucapá. One of 600 copies. 1975. Together three volumes from the
series, each 8½x5½ and in full cloth with gilt-lettered spines.
Los Angeles: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1969-1975
Numbers 13, 26, and 34 from the Baja California Travel Series. Fine.
(100/150)
185. (California - Alameda County) A Map of Berkeley, Oakland & Alameda. Chromolithograph
map, folded and housed within matching portfolio. Designed by Michael Baltekal-Goodman, in
collaboration with Professor Eugene Neumaus. Printed by Union Litho., SF & Oakland. 34½x42½.
[Berkeley]: Sather Lane Bookshop, [c.1930]
Scarce item. A vibrantly colored map of Alameda County includes the artist’s rendition of early
histories of the environs, with special reference to the flora & fauna of the region. Closed tears
to most flap folds, creased where folded; else very good. Colors are bright.
(100/150)
You can bid absentee directly from the item description in
the online version of the catalogue at www.pbagalleries.com.
Or bid during the auction using the Real-Time Bidder.
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RARE AMADOR COUNTY HISTORY
186. (California - Amador County) History of Amador County, California, with Illustrations and Biographical
Sketches of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. 344 pp. With numerous lithographed plates. 11¾x8½, original
morocco-backed brown cloth stamped in gilt, all edges marbled. First Edition.
Oakland: Thompson & West, 1881
The numerous lithographs included depictions of the buildings, ranches, mines, mills, hotels,
and other features, as well as portraits of prominent citizens. Cowan p.13; Rocq 1237. Edges
worn, spine ends chipped,
endpapers replaced; paper
repairs to a few leaves at front
and rear; one plate with a
diagonal tear into image; else
very good.
(800/1200)
187. (California - Exhibitions)
Three volumes on architecture and
gardens of San Diego and San
Francisco International Exhibitions.
Includes: The Architecture and
Landscape Gardening of the
Exposition: A Pictorial Survey
of the Most Beautiful...of the
Panama-Pacific
International
Lot 186
Exposition. [1915]. * The
Architecture and the Gardens of the San Diego Exposition...Panama California International
Exposition. [1916]. * Neuhaus, Eugen. The San Diego Garden Fair: Personal Impressions of...the
Panama California International Exposition. Boards, dust jacket. Jacket chipped and torn, with tape
repairs on verso and lacking at head of spine; volume front cover detaching; good over all. [1916].
Each illustrated with photogravures, tipped-in or pasted, two in full tan linen.
San Francisco: Paul Elder and Company, [1915-1916]
Three profusely illustrated volumes documenting the beautiful sights of two California
international expositions. Edge wear and foxing; condition varies from good (see above) to very
good.
(100/150)
188. (California - Grapes) Collection of 50 fruit case labels for California Grape growers. 50 unused
chromolithograph labels, various sizes, approximately 3½x12” to 5x13”.
Various places: 1910s-1940s
A colorful assortment of fruit case labels from the first half of the 20th century. No duplicates,
but several companies are represented more than once with differing label designs. Fine
(150/250)
189. (California - Humboldt County) Eddy, J.M. In the Redwood’s Realm. By-ways of Wild Nature and
Highways of Industry as Found Under Forest Shades and Amidst Clover Blossoms in Humboldt County, California.
112 pp. Illustrations from photographs. 11½x9, original cloth, pictorial wrappers bound in. First
Edition.
San Francisco: D.S. Stanley & Co., 1893
Scarce and early Humboldt County promotional publication. Cowan, p. 191. Covers worn and
dampstained; page edges a bit rough; good.
(250/350)
190. (California - Napa) [Napa Chamber of Commerce]. Beautiful Napa: A Pictorial Journey. [24] pp.
Profusely illustrated with photographs. 8½x11¾, wrappers.
Napa: Napa Chamber of Commerce, [c.1925]
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Pictorial brochure to entice people to move to Napa. Includes a panoramic photograph view of
the Napa Valley Country Club’s ninth green (the CC was incorporated in 1923). Rear wrapper
features a map of Napa County. Yellowing at a crease, vertically bisecting the front wrapper;
each page creased at same spot, as the publication was at one point bent softly in half; very
good.
(100/150)
RARE NEVADA COUNTY HISTORY
191. (California - Nevada County) Wells, Harry Laurenz. History of Nevada County, California, With
Illustrations Descriptive of Its Scenery, Residences, Public Buildings, Fine Blocks, and Manufacturies. From Original
Sketches by Artists of the Highest Ability. vi, 11-234 pp. Illustrated with 83 lithograph plates, 4 of them
double page; color lithograph map of California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. 11x14½, leather-backed
brown cloth lettered in gilt. First Edition.
Oakland: Thompson & West, 1880
Superb views of the countryside, houses and numerous mines in Nevada County; includes
depictions of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Donner Lake and the stranded emigrants, the Truckee
Hotel with railroad, etc. Cowan p.452; Howes N60; Rocq 5957. Spine chipped, torn, and
detached from page block (along with front cover); heavy edge wear and soiling to covers; title
page heavily chipped, torn and creased, table of contents and list of illus. pages heavily chipped,
torn, with some stains and tape repair; illustrations are all very good or better, some with
marginal faint stains; good overall, worthy of restoration.
(1000/1500)
192. (California - Rancho Santa Fe) Rancho Santa Fe California: Yesterday - Today. [15] pp. Introduction
by L.G. Sinnard. Photographs and drawings. 9x7½, glossy paper wrappers.
[Chula Vista, CA]: [Denrich Press], [c.1923]
Scarce promotional publication on Southern California. OCLC locates only one copy of this
publication (with the correct pagination) at University of California, Irvine. Light smudging or
marks on front wrapper; very good.
(100/150)
193. (California - Sacramento) Sacramento in Californien. Des Auswanderers Hoffnung. Lithographed bird’seye view, hand colored. 9¼x14¼ plus margins, matted & framed under plexiglass.
Berlin: J. Hesse, printer, c.1855
View of the small city of Sacramento, gateway to the Northern Mines, from the river, with
sailing ships and steamboats nuzzled up along the bank, along with row boats and sailboats. A
marvelous scene capturing the bustling quality of Gold Rush California. Reps 218. Very faint
stain in sky portion (or is it a cloud?), very good or better, not examined out of frame.
(600/900)
Lot 193
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194. (California - Sacramento) Three books about Sacramento. Includes: The Banks of the Sacremento: A
Sea Chantey Reprinted from the Broadside Printed at the Cuala Press of Dublin... New Introduction
by R.G. Barnes. Illustrations by Jack Yeats, hand-colored by Albert Sperisen. 7½x6, wrappers. 1 of
175 copies printed by Grabhorn-Hoyem. Printed as a keepsake for Roxburghe & Zamorana Clubs,
1972. * Phillips, Emmett and John H. Miller, editors. Sacramento Valley and Foothill Counties of
California: An Illustrated... Color photograph frontispiece, many black & white photographs within.
9x6, color pictorial wrappers. Sacramento Valley Expositions Commission, 1915. * Sacramento Guide
Book. Folding color map at rear, many photographs within. 9x6, tan linen, color pictorial cover label.
Sacramento Bee, 1939.
Various places: Various dates
Together three volumes providing rich insight into Sacramento’s history. Those in wrappers with
light edge wear, creasing, and smudging - very good; the volume in linen is fine.
(100/150)
195. (California - San Francisco) 12 Books about San Francisco. Includes: Eldredge, Zoeth Skinner. The
Beginnings of San Francisco from the Expedition of Anza, 1774... 2 volumes. Green linen. Zoeth
S. Eldredge, 1912. * McAdie, Alexander. The Clouds and Fogs of San Francisco. Gilt-decorated
boards. A.M. Robertson, 1912. * Dobie, Charles Caldwell. San Francisco’s Chinatown. Red cloth, dust
jacket. D. Appleton-Century Company, 1936. * Shanks, Ralph C., Jr. and Janetta Thompson Shanks.
Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay. Inscribed by the authors on front free endpaper. Cloth, dust jacket.
Constaño Books, [1976]. * Fell, James. British Merchant Seamen in San Francisco 1892-1898. Red
cloth. Edward Arnold, 1899. * 2 copies of: Hichborn, Franklin. “The System” as Uncovered by San
Francisco Graft Prosecution. Green cloth. Both copies with inscription on their front free endpaper
by the author. James H. Barry Company, 1915. * Williams, Mary Floyd, Editor. Papers of the San
Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1851: Minutes and… Blue cloth. University of California Pres,
[1919]. * Williams, Mary Floyd. History of the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1851: A
Study of… Blue cloth. University of California Press, 1921. * The Fate of the San Francisco Grafters:
Benedict Arnold of his Native City. Wrappers. Cubery & Company, 1908. * O’Shaughnessy, M.M.
The Hetch Hetchy Water Supply of the City of San Francisco. Wrappers. With author’s compliments
slip tipped in. [Offprint from Journal of the American Water Works Association, September, 1922].
* King, Jos. L. History of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board. Cloth-backed decorative
boards. Jos. L. King, 1910. Together 12 titles in 13 volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Light edge wear to each; condition varies a bit; generally very good or better.
(300/500)
196. (California - San Francisco - Horse Auction) Catalogue of Broodmares, Property of W. O’B.
Macdonough, Esq. at Auction on Friday, January 13th, 1899. At 10 A.M., at Salesyard, cor. Van Ness Ave. and
Market. 13 pp., stapled. 9x5¾.
San Francisco: Killip & Co., Live Stock Auctioneers, 1899
Twelve mares are offered, with detailed information on their heritage and virtues, as
“Kosciulottie is a young matron, having produced two youngsters by Morello who should earn
brackets in the near future...” Nowadays, one buys their Hondas at the corner of Van Ness and
Market, not their horses. Staples rusty, very good or better.
(300/500)
197. (California - San Francisco - University Mount Railroad) Circular to All Owners of Property Interested
in the Building of the University Mound Railroad. [12] pp. including self-wrappers. 8¼x5¼, sewn, wood
engraving on front wrapper.
San Francisco: 1872
Scarce pamphlet attempting to raise money by subscription for the construction of a horsedrawn railroad from central San Francisco south to the Bayview and Excelsior districts - a
project which seemingly culminated, 130 plus years later, in the T streetcar line down Third
Street. Stained, a few tears, dog-eared; good condition.
(200/300)
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198. (California - San Francisco) Columbia Soap Works. Cyclopaedia Useful Knowledge. 48 pp. Engraved
illustrations and initials throughout. 4¼x2½, dull gold wrappers with gilt decoration and lettering.
San Francisco: Columbia Soap Works, 1882
Scarce item. Every other page contains a description of a variety of soaps from this San
Francisco company, including Miners’ soap. Across from those ads are helpful articles on a
variety of things like identifying a horse’s age, how to measure land or grain, and a California
hunting and fishing calendar. Wrappers rubbed, creased and difficult to read gilt, dampstain to
front and rear cover; dampstain to gutter of most pages (1½x½”); good.
(100/150)
199. (California - San Francisco) Early 20th century San Francisco tourism publications. Includes: Taylor,
Katherine Ames. San Francisco: A Trip Book. Photograph plates, map at rear. 7½x5, wrappers. H.S.
Crocker, [1927]. * San Francisco Center of the California Vacationland: A Guide Book for Visitors.
Photographs. 7½x4½, wrappers. Californians Inc., 1934. * 2 copies of: San Francisco in Miniature:
Over 150 New Views. Photographs (no text except for captions beneath images + title page). 4½x6,
wrappers. Samuel Trattner, [c.1920]. Together four volumes.
San Francisco: c.1920-1937
Light edge wear to each; very good.
(100/150)
AUCTION BROADSIDE FOR AN IMPORTANT SAN FRANCISCO BLOCK
200. (California - San Francisco) Easton, Eldridge & Co. Auction Brochure for San Francisco Real Estate,
1894. 4 pages on a single folded sheet. 12x9½.
San Francisco: 1894
Very rare auction circular for Easton, Eldridge & Co., Auctioneers. This brochure advertises the
auction sale of two choice lots of San Francisco real estate including the Montgomery Block
fronting Montgomery, Washington and Merchant Streets (opposite the present location of the
Trans-America Pyramid) and 12 adjacent lots fronting Fremont, Howard and Beale Streets.
Several other smaller lots also on the block that day, Tuesday, January 30, 1894. Some light
chipping to edges, creasing, a few small tape repairs; very good.
(1000/1500)
201. (California - San Francisco) Framed Stock Certificate for The Geary Street Park and Ocean Railroad
Company. Engraved stock certificate, approximately 13½x10”. Framed beside 18 unredeemed interest
coupons approximately 12¾x6½”. Overall dimensions, including frame, 15½x19¾”.
San Francisco: 1891
The Geary Street Park and Ocean Railroad fourth cable traction company to open in San
Francisco, beginning service in February, 1880. Much of the capital put up for its construction
came from Charles F. Crocker, son of the Central Pacific magnate. The line survived the Great
Earthquake and Fire of 1906, resuming service a little over two months after the disaster. The
Geary Street, Park & Ocean ceased operations in 1912 upon the expiration of its franchise.
Some creasing, not examined out of frame.
(500/800)
202. (California - San Francisco) Hoag, Charles C. Our Society Blue Book - two volumes. Includes: Season
1892-93. 450 pp. Full blue cloth, gilt vignettes to spine and cover, blindstamping to lower cover, all
edges gilt. * Season 1894-95. 641 pp. Blue cloth-backed white boards, gilt vignettes to spine and cover,
blindstamping to lower cover. Together two octavos.
San Francisco: Charles C. Hoag, 1892-94
Edge wear to edges of each, some marks, scuffs or tiny stains; 1894-95 issue with cracked
hinges; very good.
(100/150)
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IMPORTANT LITHOGRAPH VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO
203. (California - San Francisco) Kuchel & Dresel. View of That Portion of the City of San Francisco Seen
from the Residence of N. Larco, Esqre. Green Street, Telegraph Hill, Looking South. 1859. Drawn from Nature
by E. Camerer. L. Nagel, print. Duotone lithograph. Image 19½x34”, on sheet 26x38”, title & imprint
in lower margin.
San Francisco: F.R. Reynolds/ Office of Kuchel & Dresel, 1859
View of the city of San Francisco at the end of the bustling 1850’s, with goats, chickens and
children in the foreground adding a rustic flavor to the metropolitan setting. Baird & Evans 34;
Peters, California on Stone, p.147; Reps 280. Moderate foxing and darkening, a few light stains
in lower margin, laid on linen backing effecting a few minor repairs, very good, a scarce and
desirable view.
(8000/12000)
Lot 203
204. (California - San Francisco) Lot of 2 San Francisco Newspapers, with chromolithographs. Includes: San
Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser; 72 pp. Engravings; chromolithographic covers,
two page chromolithograph of Golden Gate Park. (Folio) 12x9, original sewn wrappers. Christmas
Edition for 1886. * City Argus, Saturday, August 8th 1891. 26pp. Engravings. Two-page tinted editorial
lithograph. (Folio) 14x10, original wrappers.
[San Francisco]: Modest tearing along spine to San Francisco News Letter; otherwise near fine.
Wear to covers of City Argus including some tears and stain marks; interior very good
(150/250)
205. (California - San Francisco) Map of Sutro Heights. Lots for Sale by Will E. Fisher & Co., Agents.
Lithographed map by Bosqui. 17¼x21”.
San Francisco: c. 1890
Sale map for plots in the outer Richmond in San Francisco, including the coasts, Cliff House,
Sutro Baths, etc. with terms printed on the back. Only twenty five dollars down, and ten dollars
a month was required for ownership, but nowhere is the eventual total coast given. With original
folds. Some light wear at edges and folds; else near fine.
(200/300)
206. (California - San Francisco) Photographs and postcards documenting the 1906 earthquake. Two original
photographs, including: Silverprint of China Town’s Washington Street “before the fire.” 5x9. * The
Hall of Justice after the earthquake, April 1906. 5x7. Also includes a group of 15 postcards: Color
tinted photographs of views of post earthquake San Francisco, verso with caption, each photograph
taken April 18-20, 1906. Published by Rieder Cardinell Co. 5½x7 or the reverse.
[San Francisco]: [April 1906]
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Pencil notes and some foxing on verso of both photographs; foxing and other marks on verso
of postcards; light edge wear to all; very good.
(100/150)
207. (California - San Francisco) Report upon the San Francisco and Ocean Shore Railroad Company, California.
1 6 pp. Folding map. 9x5¾, original printed wrappers. First Edition.
New York: E. Wells Sackett & Rankin, 1881
Scarce report of this railroad line serving San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Worldcat
locates only the copy at UCLA which calls for a second map, lacking in this copy but provided
in photocopy. Some light wear and soiling to wrappers; else very good
(200/300)
208. (California - San Francisco) San Francisco Blue Book: 1888-1889. Folding illustration of Monterey,
plus many other plates and advertisements. 8x5, blue cloth, covers decorated and lettered in gilt,
endpapers are advertisements.
San Francisco: The Bancroft Company, 1888
In addition to the addresses of the social elite of San Francisco and other localities, the blue
book contains a shopping guide, theatre diagrams, and extraordinary advertisements, some on
heavy card stock, engraved, and elaborate. Rocq 11836. Edge wear to extremities; very good.
(100/150)
209. (California - San Francisco) Sea Shells - trade catalogue from A.L. Hettrich Company in San Francisco. 16
pp. Woodcut illustrations of various shells. 9x12, purple gilt-lettered wrappers.
San Francisco: A.L. Hettrich, [c.1903]
Catalogue of 264 kinds of shells (although includes items like starfish and seahorses) for sale
in this catalogue, printed by Shannon-Conmy Printers in San Francisco. Beautiful gilt writing
on recto and verso of covers. Front wrapper very sunned, with lightly chipped edges, and a few
dampstains near spine, and upper right corner; pages lightly chipped or with very short tears;
good.
(100/150)
210. (California - San Francisco) Seven limited editions on San Francisco. Includes: Ridgely, Laurence
Butler. Santa Francesca: Our Lady of the Golden Gate. 9x5½, vellum-backed boards. Signed by the
author on front free endpaper, and inscribed to a friend in the year of publication. Laid in silver print
postcard. 1 of 250 copies. [Grabhorn Pres], 1935. * Lewis, Oscar. The Wonderful City of Carrie Van
Wie: Paintings of San Francisco at the Turn of the Century. 14½x10, linen-backed boards. 1 of 525
copies. Grabhorn Press, 1963. * Prieto, Guillermo. San Francisco in the Seventies: The City as Viewed
by a Mexican Political Exile. 11x8, cloth-backed boards, plain paper dj. 1 of 650 copies. John Henry
Nash, 1938. * Saroyan, William. Hilltop Russians in San Francisco. Color illustrations by Pauline
Vinson. 11x8, linen-backed boards, paper spine label laid in. 1 of 500 copies printed by the Grabhorn
Press. James Delkin, 1941. * Kemble, Edward Cleveland. Yerba Buena-1846. 8x5½, cloth-backed
boards. 1 of 300 copies. Johnck and Seeger, 1935. * Williams, Samuel. The City of the Golden Gate:
A Description of San Francisco in 1875. 8¾x6, leather-backed boards. 1 of 350 copies printed by
Edwin E. Grabhorn. Book Club of California, 1921. * Same as previous, except bound in full boards,
and numbered at colophon, No. 115. Together seven volumes.
San Francisco: 1935-1963
Near fine.
(300/500)
211. (California - San Francisco) Sutro, Adolph. The Pest House, Arguments Against the Location. Three
page printed letter on single folded sheet, 9½x5¾” when folded. With original pre-printed envelope.
San Francisco: 1885
Scarce missive from Sutro voicing his strong opposition to a proposed location for “The Pest
House” in San Francisco. The Pest House would have served citizens with contagious diseases
and the proposed location was very close to Sutro’s residence. Creased from mailing; near fine.
(100/150)
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212. (California - San Francisco) The Scientific Embalmer: The San Francisco College of Embalming. [2], 33,
[1] pp. Photographs, drawing of college on title page. 7¾x5, brown suede wrappers lettered in gilt.
San Francisco: [c.1935]
Perhaps owned by an employee or a student of this now defunct college of embalming sciences
located on Sutter Street, this pamphlet advertises the merits of the college and illustrates
professors with brief biographies. Under many of the portrait photographs are signatures
of that professor. Verso of front wrapper and title page (facing each other) littered with ink
signatures of other student or faculty and their addresses, much like a yearbook. Gilt lightly
rubbed from cover, light edge wear including a bit of creasing; very good.
(100/150)
213. (California - San Francisco) View books of San Francisco. Includes: Glimpses of San Francisco.
Photogravures, including one of an underground opium den in Chinatown. 5x6½, cloth boards.
Cunningham, Curtiss & Welch, 1899. * Seeing San Francisco Aboard the Sight-Seeing Car. (Contains a
pre-earthquake photograph of the Mark Hopkins Mansion and Museum, before it was reconstructed
as a hotel.) 6x9, green wrappers. M. Kollmann, 1905. * San Francisco and California. 8x10, purple
wrappers. L.H. Nelson Co., 1905. * Barlow, C. The Story of the Farallones. H.R. 5x7, wrappers.
Library rubber stamp on front cover, text detached from wrappers. Taylor, 1897. Together four
volumes.
Various places: 1897-1905
In the early days when buffalo still roamed Golden Gate Park, these view books provide the
reader with pre-earthquake views of San Francisco. Light to moderate edge wear to each, some
spots of soiling to a few, rubbing, or fading to wrappers; condition varies a bit; generally very
good overall.
(100/150)
214. (California - San Francisco) Wheeler, Alfred. Land Titles in San Francisco, and the Laws Affecting
the Same: With a Synopsis of all Grants and Sales of Land Within the Limits Claimed by the City. 127, [2] pp.
10¾x6¾, half sheep with cloth, leather spine labels. First Edition.
San Francisco: Alta California Steam Printing Establishment, 1852
Early San Francisco imprint which “includes all the grants made during the administration of
the Mexican government in California to July 9, 1846. Also, all the grants by Aldaldes or those
by official sales” - Greenwood 369. Cowan p.677; Howes W315; Rocq 12799; Sabin 103174.
Wear to extremities, spine labels chipped, sheep peeling away at parts, front joint starting; heavy
foxing; good.
(100/150)
THE SECOND DIRECTORY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
215. (California - San Joaquin County) Berdine, D.H., publisher. Statistical County Directory of San
Joaquin County. [ii], 257 pp. 2 inserted ads on colored paper. Lacking final free leaf of ads (255-256),
page 257 is the rear pastedown. 9¼x6, black morocco backed green cloth. First Edition.
Stockton, Cal.: D.H. Berdine, 1878
The second directory of San Joaquin county and the first extensive directory of farmers in
the county. Rare. Quebedeaux 107; Rocq 12971. Soiling to covers, spine ends repaired, hinges
repaired with black tape; some chipping and short tears at page edges but without loss of text,
lacking one leaf of ads; else very good.
(700/1000)
216. (California - Sonoma) Engraved diploma from Collegii Cumbriensis, Sonomae, in Republica Californiae.
Engraved diploma on vellum paper. Measures approximately 17x24”. Blue ribbon with a red wax seal,
affixed through two slits in the vellum paper.
Sonoma, CA: 1866
Awarded to a Henricum Z. Morris, the engraved diploma contains twelve lines in Latin, followed by two columns at the bottom where the Curatores and Santus have signed their names.
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dges a bit yellowed, creased where rolled, some yellow spots; ribbon with a few tiny worm
E
holes; else very good.
(300/500)
RARE STANISLAUS COUNTY HISTORY
217. (California - Stanislaus County) History of Stanislaus County, California, with Illustrations Descriptive
of its Scenery, Farms, Residences, Public Buildings, Factories, Hotels Business Houses, Schools, Churches, and Mines.
[5]-254 pp. With 121 lithographed plates, 46 of them double-page, many with multiple images; 4
maps. 14¾x12¼, original calf-backed brown cloth, title in gilt on front cover and in blind on rear.
First Edition.
San Francisco: Elliott & Moore, 1881
Striking lithographed views of the farms, residences, towns, and other features of Stanislaus
County, California, straddling the Central Valley. Cowan p.894; Rocq 14982. Front cover nearly
detached, cloth stained and well worn; frontispiece detached, tape repairs to table of contents
and one plate, some staining in margins, foxing, short tears to several page edges; good.
(4000/6000)
Lot 217
ARCHIVE OF COMMITMENTS TO CALIFORNIA INSANE ASYLUMS
218. (California State Insane Asylum) Approximately 240 Orders of Commitment to California State Insane
Asylums, 1860s-1890s. Approximately 240 partially printed forms (several different forms), completed
by hand.
1860s-1890s
Orders of Commitment of various insane citizens of California to various state run asylums,
including Napa, Stockton and Agnews. Diagnosis of insanity and the details of the actions of
various men and women that led to their commitment. A fascinating archive spanning the last
four decades of the 19th century! Some wear at edges and some separations at folds; overall
very good.
(1000/1500)
219. (California - Teaching Certificate) Teacher’s diploma issued in 1873 from the State of California Board of
Education. Lithographed diploma, 20x16”. Text block with printed and manuscript writing at center,
surrounded by illustrations and figures representing the various areas of study (music, humanities,
geography, etc). Illustrations by Nahl Brothers, lithography by Britton & Rey Printers.
Sacramento, CA: Department of Public Instruction, 1873
Issued to H.L. Morris on November 28th, 1873, this beautifully illustrated diploma entitles
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the holder to teach in the state of California for life. Illustrations by the famous San Francisco
artists Charles Christian and Hugo Wilhelm Arthur Nahl (Nahl Brothers), and their series of
illustrations that surround the diploma’s text begins with the allegory for knowledge at the top
center of the diploma. The diploma holder’s name in manuscript old English calligraphy. Toned
overall with age, foxed (affecting mostly margins and verso), creased where rolled and lightly at
edges, a few tiny chips or closed tears at edges; else very good.
(300/500)
220. (California’s Magazine) California’s Magazine - Volume II. Volume II only (of two volumes).
Profusely illustrated from photographs, paintings, etc., many are in sepia-tone. 11½x7¾, maroon
cloth, gilt spine and top edges gilt. Edition De Luxe.
San Francisco: California’s Magazine Company, 1916
Represents a vast showing from the Bohemian and Arts & Crafts movement around the time of
the Panama Pacific International Exposition period, with a special emphasis on California. Edge
wear, spine rubbed; very good.
(100/150)
221. Carleton, J. Henry. The Prairie Logbooks: Dragoon Campaigns to the Pawnee Villages in 1844, and to the
Rocky Mountains in 1845. xviii, 295. (8vo) two-toned cloth, gilt spine, top edge gilt. One of 350 copies
printed at the Lakeside Press. First Edition.
Chicago: Caxton Club, 1943
A journal of life on the prairie among the Pawnees, Dakota and other tribes of the great plains.
Howes C146. Light wear to extremities; very good.
(100/150)
222. Carr, John. Pioneer Days in California: Historical and Personal Sketches. [iv], 11-452 pp. Woodengraved portrait frontispiece. (8vo) 8½x5¾, original green cloth. First Edition.
Eureka, CA: Times Publishing, 1891
Cowan p.106; Graff 590; Howes C167; Kurutz 118a; Rocq 2065; Wheat Gold Rush 35. Wear to
cloth, corners bumped; light foxing; very good.
(100/150)
223. (Carson, Kit) Cheetham, F.T. Kit Carson: Pathbreaker, Patriot and Humanitarian - plus original
photograph of Alexis Godey. 27 pp. 9x6, tan wrappers. Reprinted from The New Mexico Historical
Review, Vol. I, No. 4, October, 1926.
El Palasio Press, 1930
Included is an original silver print photograph of Alexis Godey with a typed caption beneath,
altogether 6x4¼. Born in Missouri, Godey was a fur trapper, hunting in John C. Frémont’s 2d,
3d, and 4th expeditions. In 1843 Godey and Christopher “Kit” Carson signed up for Frémont’s
second western expedition. A bit of creasing at edges and one short tear (on caption); near fine
volume.
(100/150)
224. (Chalmers Motor Company) The Chalmers Clubman - Vol. 1, Number 2. 24 pp. Photographs,
cartoons, drawings. 10½x5½, color illustrated wrappers.
Detroit, MI: Chalmers Motor Company, June, 1915
Piece of American automotive history. The Chalmers Motor Company ended production in
1923. During the peak of its popularity, Chalmers published this monthly magazine, its debut
issue in late April/early May 1915. Some smudging and light soiling to covers; very good.
(100/150)
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and 15% for that portion over $100,000.
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CONFEDERATE SURGICAL MANUAL
225. Chisolm, J. Julian. A Manual of Military Surgery, for the Use of Surgeons in the Confederate States Army;
With an Appendix of the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Department of the Confederates States Army. xii,
514 pp. Folding chart inserted. 7¼x5, original brown cloth. Second Edition.
Richmond: West & Johnston, 1862
Scarce manual for Confederate doctors and surgeons. Inscription on front pastedown between
two Confederate medical officers: “L.F. Morehead from Asst. Surg. A. W. Jones. May 3, 1863.
Clinton, LA”. L.F. Morehead served as Assistant Surgeon in the 1st Regiment, Mississippi
Light Artillery; Alexander Williamson Jones appears as an Assistant Surgeon in the long roll of
General & Staff Officers, Non-Regimental Enlisted Men. Some wear and staining to cloth, free
endpapers lacking; 1¾” strip removed from head of title page with some loss of title, foxing
throughout, long tear to one leaf; very good.
(1000/1500)
226. (Civil War) Books about the American Civil War. Includes: Quint, Alonzo H. The Potomac and the
Rapidan. Army Notes, From the Failure at Winchester... Folding map. 407 pp. Crosby and Nichols,
1864. * Anderson, Thomas. Rebel Prison Life 1863-1865. 92 pp. Lawrence Journal Co., 1906. *
Kelso, Is. The Stars and Bars; Or, The Reign of Terror in Missouri. 324 pp. Spine tips very frayed. A.
Williams & Co., 1863. * Parton, James. General Butler in New Orleans. History of the Administration
of the Department of the Gulf in the Year 1862: With an Account of the Capture of New Orleans...
649 pp. Two engraved portrait frontispieces. Mason Brothers, 1864. * The Life, Campaigns, and
Public Services of General McClellan. (George B. McClellan.) 184, 19 + [3] ad pp. T.B. Peterson &
Brothers, [1864]. Together five cloth-bound octavos.
Various places: Various dates
Each with mild to heavy edge wear to extremities; smudges or foxing within; condition varies;
overall good to very good.
(150/250)
227. Clark, William. Facsimile of “A Map of part of the Continent of North America.” 1810. Color
collotype facsimile map on 4 sheets. Each sheet approx. 42x72 cm. (16½x28¼”).
New Haven: [1950]
High quality collotype facsimile of one of the most historically significant maps in the
cartography of the United States. Following their return from their epic journey across the
continent, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set about compiling the vast amount of data
they had gathered. One of Clark’s primary tasks was to place all of the many geographic and
topographic discoveries onto a single map, and in 1810 he produced the marvelous manuscript
map of which the present map is a facsimile, created at Yale University around 1950. The
map was ably described at the University of Virginia’s 1995 exhibit of maps and navigational
instruments, “William Clark’s map surpasses its predecessors by presenting a radically new and
remarkably accurate view of the upper Missouri and its connections with the Columbia River
basin. The map is also notable for its representation of the western mountains as multiple
ranges rather than a single range of mountains. This advance in geographical knowledge finally
extinguished the idea of a Northwest Passage to India via the Missouri River and marked the
end of the long-cherished hope of finding a short portage to the Pacific.” Provenance: Ralph P.
Bieber. Fine condition.
(1000/1500)
228. [Clay, Henry]. Two volumes on the life of Henry Clay. Includes: Sargent, Epes. The Life and Public
Services of Henry Clay. 120, [8] ad pp. Period gift inscription to Hon. M. Schoonmaker from F.E.W.
on front free endpaper. New Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Greeley & McElrath, 1848. * Obituary
Addresses on the Occasion of the Death of the Hon. Henry Clay... 135 pp. Gift inscription to Mrs.
John McLaughlin from Jared Perkins, dated 1853, on front free endpaper. Robert Armstrong, 1852.
Together two full cloth octavos, each with engraved frontispieces.
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Various places: Various dates
Two books on the Senator from Kentucky. Some spots of soiling to covers, edge wear; foxed
within; very good.
(100/150)
229. Collier, [Hiram] Price. Mr. Picket-Pin and his Friends. viii, 157 pp. Illustrations by Walter Bobbett.
7x5, original maroon cloth, gilt-stamped image of Plains Indian to front cover, gilt-lettered spine.
First English Edition.
London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., 1894
The American minister spent significant time living in a Sioux reservation in South Dakota,
where he observed and developed great admiration for the Plains Indians, as seen in this story.
Light edge wear, head of spine a touch frayed; very good.
(100/150)
230. Colt, Samuel. Sam Colt’s Own Record. Portrait frontispiece. 9½x6½, cloth-backed boards, glassine
dust jacket. One of 1,000 copies. First Edition.
Hartford: Connecticut Historical Society, 1949
Important record of the manufacture of the Walker model of the Colt revolver at Whitneyville,
Connecticut. 2” chip from front panel of jacket, 2” closed tear to rear panel, other smaller tears;
else near fine.
(100/150)
231. (Crazy Horse) Clark, Robert A., editor. The Killing of Chief Crazy Horse: Three Eyewitness Views...
1 52 pp. With commentary by Carroll Friswold. Illustrated from photographs. 9¾x6½, cloth. One of
300 copies. First Edition.
Glendale: Arthur H. Clark, 1796
Fine.
(100/150)
232. Cullum, George W., et al. Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point, N.Y., from Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890, with the Early History of the United
States Military Academy. 9 volumes in 10. Includes supplements to 1950. Blue cloth.
Various places: 1891-[1950]
Invaluable reference for the study of U.S. military history. Each with the signed bookplate of
John M. Carroll on the front free endpaper. All volumes with some wear, a few hinges cracked
or repaired; overall good or better.
(400/700)
233. Currey, Lloyd W. and Dennis G. Kruska. Bibliography of Yosemite, the Central and Southern High
Sierra, and the Big Trees, 1839-1900. 234 pp. Illustrated from facsimiles throughout from book covers,
title pages, wood engravings, etc.; color frontispiece. 11x8½, blue cloth-backed boards, spine lettered
in gilt. One of 300 copies designed and printed by the Castle Press.
Los Angeles: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1992
Very detailed critical bibliography listing over 400 items, including books, prints, ephemera, etc.,
all relating to Yosemite and published before 1900; includes an index and chronological listing.
Fine, still in shrink wrap.
(200/300)
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TWO CURRIER AND IVES LITHOGRAPHS
234. Currier & Ives. Terrific Combat Between the Monitor” 2 guns & “Merrimac” 11 Guns in Hampton Roads
March 9th, 1862. In which the little “Monitor” whipped the “Merrimac” and the whole “School” of Rebel Steamers.
Lithograph, hand-colored. 7½x12 on sheet 10x14.
New York: Currier & Ives, 1862
The quintessential American viewmakers capture perhaps the most famous naval battle
in American lore, certainly of the Civil War, the titanic battle between the two ironclads.
Conningham 5996. Small (1/8”) hole in top margin, two short tears in right margin; very faint
and barely discernible stain to image; very good or better.
(500/800)
Lot 234
235. Currier & Ives. Yo-Semite Falls, California. Lithograph, hand-colored. 8½x12½ on sheet 10x14,
hinged to mat.
New York: Currier & Ives, N.d. [c.1865]
The majestic Yosemite Falls plunging into the Merced River. Conningham 6829. Some
darkening and light foxing, mat burn, top left corner torn off well away from image; very good.
(300/500)
236. Dale, Edward Everett, editor. Lafayette Letters. Portrait frontispiece, facsimile letters
throughout. 9x5½, blue cloth, gilt spine, Lafayette coat of arms cover art decorated in blue, gray, red
and gilt.
Oklahoma City: Harlow Publishing, 1925
Gift inscription from the author on front free endpaper in the year of publication. Letters to
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, among others. Edge wear, cover
decoration rubbed a bit; scattered foxing; very good.
(100/150)
237. Davis, Andrew Jackson. Tales of a Physician; or The Seeds and Fruits of Crime. In Three Parts. Complete
in One Volume. 325, 8 ad pp. 7¼x4½, green cloth, gilt spine. First Edition.
Boston: William White & Company, 1869
Andrew Jackson Davis (1826-1910) was an American spiritualist. Edge wear, touch of fraying to
head and heel of spine; rubber stamp and half of an ownership sticker on front free endpaper;
scattered foxing; very good.
(100/150)
238. (Dawson’s Book Shop) Three books published by Dawson’s Book Shop. Includes: Bliss, Carey S. Autos
Across America: A Bibliography of Transcontinental Automobile Travel: 1903-1940. One of 350
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copies. 1972. * Muir, John. Rambles of a Botanist: Among the Plants and Climates of California.
Introduction by William F. Kimes. 1974. * Mathes, W. Michael. Cattle Brands of Baja California Sur
1809-1885. One of 600 copies. 1978.
Los Angeles: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1972-1978
Together three octavos in full cloth. Fine.
(100/150)
239. Day, Mrs. Frank R. The Princess of Manoa and Other Romantic Tales from the Folk-lore of Old Hawaii.
Tipped-in illustrations including frontispiece by D. Howard Hitchcock. 9½x6, linen, gilt on cover and
spine.
San Francisco and New York: Paul Elder, [1906]
Typographical arrangement designed by J.H. Nash. Light edge wear, linen rubbed a bit; front
hinge cracked; frontispiece tissue guard torn in many places; printed on brown paper, toned
with time; else very good.
(100/150)
240. DeBow, James Dunwoody Brownson. Statistical View of the United States, Embracing its Territory,
Population-White, Free, Colored, and Slave... 400 pp. (8vo) original blind-stamped cloth. First Edition.
Washington: Beverly Tucker, 1854
Notable census for its statistics on black residents of the United States a decade before the Civil
War. Sabin 19121. Spine and edges sunned; ink name on front free endpaper; lightly foxed; very
good.
(100/150)
241. (Democratic Party). Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention Held at Baltimore, June 1-5,
1852. 78 pp. Statements at rear from Franklin Pierce and William R. King. 9½x6, wrappers tied with
piece of string (missing front wrapper?).
[Washington]: [Robert Armstrong], 1852
Franklin Pierce was elected 14th President of the United States. Publication includes the
results of all 49 ballots cast during the race for the Democratic nominee. Lightly chipped
edges; missing at least one leaf (and/or front wrapper), as the pagination begins at page 3;
dampstaining to lower gutter of first few leaves, and on bottom edge of rear cover; very good.
(100/150)
242. Denisen, E.S. Pacific Coast Souvenir - two copies. 15 double-sided duotone photographic plates plus
12 pp. Includes two copies of the volume, one in tan cloth, the other in blue cloth, each with same
original cover decoration.
Oakland, CA: E.S. Denisen, [1888]
With postcard-style pictures of Western sights, including Yosemite, San Francisco, a Wells
Fargo stagecoach, Salt Lake City, Mt. Shasta, Lake Tahoe, etc. Cowan II, p.468. Edges heavily
rubbed with a touch of fraying at spine tips and corners; hinges cracked; one copy with small
dampstaining to text pages; plates very good; overall good.
(100/150)
243. Dinsdale, Aldice Owen. Sez I to “Yolo Fat” - original drawing by Aldice Owen Dinsdale. Original
cartoon ink drawing on paper with a touch of hand coloring, on verso is manuscript letter to a friend,
signed and dated May 31, 1913. 10¼x9½.
Woodland: 1913
Early cartoon from San Francisco native, Aldice Owen Dinsdale (1889-1957). Produced after
his first year in art school at CCAC. Cartoon of two men talking, “Yolo Mick,” and “Yolo
Hugh.” In the back ground are a bunny and a dog with dialogue bubbles; the rabbit says, “I hear
they’re talkin’ of puttin’ a railroad through Yolo County.” Verso is a manuscript letter in ink to a
female classmate, Miss Nor. Few spots of yellowing, very faint crease where once folded, three
pin holes at top edge; very good.
(100/150)
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SEVERAL CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN STATES DIRECTORIES
244. (Directory) Marks, A. Mercantile Guide. Business Directory of the Principal Cities and Towns of the State
of California, 1926. 901 pp. (8vo) cloth backed printed boards.
San Francisco: A. Marks, 1926
Volume XXV of this now biennial directory, begun as an annual publication in 1891. Some
soiling to covers; pages a touch browned; very good.
(150/250)
245. (Directory) Marks, A., compiler. Mercantile Guide To Cities and Suburbs of the United States of
America: California and Northwest Edition, 1893. [8], 17-558, [2] blank, (7)-163, [1] pp. 2 additional
inserted leaved of advertisements. 8¾x5½, original cloth-backed printed boards.
San Francisco: Mercantile Guide Co., 1893
Third annual printing. Boards well worn and soiled, hinges cracked; paper a bit brittle at edges;
fair.
(300/500)
246. (Directory) McKenney’s 8-County Directory of Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Yolo, Solano,
and Marin Counties. xxxiii, 34-703pp; Illustrated with engravings. (8vo) 8¾x6¼, modern cloth backed
boards with original spine laid down.
San Francisco and Oakland: L.M. McKenney & Co., Publishers, 1883
Contains extensive listings of businesses and citizens in eight California counties including
names and occupations of adults together with names of farmers, stock raisers, millmen,
fruit growers and wine manufacturers, with their Post Office addresses and number of acres
owned by each; a few advertisements in color. OCLC locates only eight copies. ABPC locates
no auction records for this book in at least 30 years. Lacking original boards (pages i and 704),
staining and repaired tears to endpapers, light staining and edge tears to pages; overall very
good.
(1000/1500)
247. (Directory) McKenney, L.M., compiler. Pacific Coast Directory for 1880-81. Containing Names,
Business and Address of Merchants, Manufacturers and Professional Men; County, City, State, Territorial and
Federal Officers, and Notaries Public, of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Idaho,
Arizona, and British Columbia. xxxii, 1496 pp. With 3 inserted advertisement leaves; further ads in the
text. 8¾x5½, original cloth-backed printed boards, spine lettered in gilt.
San Francisco: L.M. McKenney, 1880
Large directory of the western states, the numerous advertisements fully indexed. Boards
rubbed, edges worn, front cover loosely attached, spine ends chipped; final 3 leaves detached;
good.
(1000/1500)
248. (Directory) Polk, R.L., publisher. California State Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1888. 1734 pp.
Illustrated with ads including inserted lithographs. 8½x5, original leather-backed printed cloth. First
Edition.
San Francisco: R.L. Polk, 1888
Large portion of spine lacking, rear cover and final few leaves detached; tears to a few leaves at
front and rear; fair only. Sold as is.
(600/900)
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249. (Directory) Sacramento city directory for 1882. Containing names, addresses, and occupations of all the adult
residents of Sacramento, together with a classified list of the business houses of the city; also, a buyer’s guide to the
leading business houses of San Francisco. [2]-329 pp. With 2 inserted advertisement leaves on heavy stock,
1 with an original albumen photograph of a young girl, advertising J. Hodson’s Art Parlors; occasional
ads in the text. 8¾x5½, original cloth-backed boards.
Oakland: Pacific Press, 1882
Rare directory of Sacramento - OCLC list only the copy at the California State Library, and
Rocq adds those at the California Historical Society and Sacramento City Library. This copy
formerly belonged to James H. Sullivan, Real Estate and Insurance Broker, and proud of it. He
has placed his large rubberstamp on the inserted ad leaves, front flyleaf, and a few other places,
and his smaller one on the endpapers; his signature is on the title-page, dated 1882. Rocq 6534.
Covers well rubbed and worn, paper tape reinforcements to edges and corners, joint splitting;
hinges cracked at endpapers, very good.
(600/900)
250. (Directory) San Francisco Telephone Directory from 1906. [5], xx, 281, [6]pp. 8¼x5½, original
publisher’s gray wraps with original string looped through hole in upper corner
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company, October, 1906
San Francisco Telephone Directory from October 1906 including rates and tariffs, directions
for appointments and uncompleted switches, etc. Wear to wrappers including some tearing and
creasing, clear tape repair to rear wrapper; some water staining to a few leaves at rear; overall
good or better
(100/150)
251. (Directory) Two telephone directories from Southwestern Bell Co. Includes: Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company. Big Spring, Texas. Telephone Directory. 20 pp. January 1939. * The Mountain States
Telephone & Telegraph Company. Telephone Directory. Laramie and Vicinity. 58, [2] pp. June 1950.
Each measure 9x6 and are in wrappers. Each contain numerous advertisements, and the Laramie
phone book contains a map of the city of Laramie (dated 1925) on verso of rear wrapper.
Various places: Various dates
AT&T was founded by Theodore Vail in 1907. Here we have two phone books from two of
the branches from the “Bell System” published while many Americans still did not have phones
in their homes. 50% of Americans had telephones in their homes in 1945. Edge wear, slight
rusting at staples (binding), name in ink on front wrapper of Laramie book; both with marker
or pen check marks next to many names within; very good.
(100/150)
252. Dodge, Richard Irving. Our Wild Indians: Thirty-Three Years’ Personal Experience Among the Red Men
of the Great West... 653 pp. Steel-engraved frontispiece plus wood engravings and chromolithograph
plates. 8½x5½, maroon gilt-decorated and lettered cloth. Second Edition.
Hartford: A.D. Worthington, 1883
Howes D403. Spine sunned, spine tips and all edges a bit frayed, a few small spots of soiling;
front hinge cracked; rubber stamp on front pastedown; else very good.
(100/150)
DONALDSON’S INDIAN REPORT
253. [Donaldson, Thomas C.]. Report on Indians Taxed and Indians Not Taxed in the United States (Except
Alaska) in the Eleventh Census: 1890. vii, [1], 683 pp. + plates. With 19 chromolithograph plates of
Native Americans, etc. (2 are folding titled “The Race” and “Omaha Dance” by Walter Shirlaw),
plus others by Julian Scott, with tissue-guards; 2 chromolithographs of pictographs; 2 sepia-tone
lithograph plates; 157 plates from numerous photographs; 16 plates from drawings; 8 plates from
paintings; 3 folding color lithograph maps (showing Indian Reservations in the U.S. by T.J. Morgan,
Linguistic Stocks of American Indians by J.W. Powell, etc.); 22 full-page maps (2 with coloring, 6
double-page and 4 are folding); plus numerous tables and a few facsimiles. (4to) 11¼x9¼, original
black cloth.
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Washington: Government Printing Office, 1894
The single most valuable compilation of information known to the U.S. government at the
close of the 19th century about the remaining American Indians, broken down by state and
tribe, with countless photo plates, striking chromolithographs, folding color maps showing
tribal distribution, etc. Issued by the Census Office at the U.S. Department of the Interior by
Robert P. Porter (Superintendent) and Carroll D. Wright (Commissioner of Labor). A little wear
to spine ends and corners, spine dull; shaken, as usual (it is a heavy book), hinges tender with
expert repairs; very good or better, nicer than usually found.
(800/1200)
254. Drago, Harry Sinclair. Wild, Woolly & Wicked: The History of the Kansas Cow Town and the Texas
Cattle Trade. viii, [2], 354 pp. 8¼x5, leatherette. One of 250 copies. First Edition.
New York: Clarkson N. Potter, [1960]
Signed by the author on limitation statement. Fine.
(100/150)
255. Dykes, Jeff. Rangers All! A Catalog and Check List. 150 pp. 9x5½, leatherette, paper dust jacket
with metallic blue lettering on spine. One of 100 copies. First Edition.
College Park, MD: Jeff Dykes Western Books, 1966
Signed on the limitation by the compiler Jeff Dykes, additional gift inscription to a book
collector on front free endpaper. Light smudging to dust jacket, light stress (almost a tear) at
front flap fold, tiny ink name (Joe) written on top left corner of front panel; else fine.
(100/150)
256. Ellenbecker, John G. The Jayhawkers of Death Valley. 130 pp. Photographs, including one folding.
8½x5¾, wrappers.
Marysville, Kansas: 1938
“Contains information on the tragic first emigration over the southern route not found in
previous accounts by Manly and Stephens” - Howes E91. Lightly creased edges; touch of
yellowing internally; very good.
(100/150)
257. Emanuels, George. John Muir: Inventor. 88 pp. 7x4½, cloth-backed boards, dust jacket. One of
275 copies. First Edition.
[Fresno]: Panorama West Books, 1985
Signed by the author on the limitation statement. Documenting John Muir’s influence in
California and the United States. Near fine.
(100/150)
258. Emparan, Madie Brown. The Vallejos of California. 464 pp. Portrait frontispiece. 10¼x7, red giltlettered cloth. Designed and printed by Alfred and Lawton Kennedy. First Edition.
San Francisco: The Gleeson Library Associates USF, 1968
Signed by the author in pink marker on title page. Original color photograph of the author and
her husband circa 1968, 3½x3½. Very light edge wear; near fine.
(100/150)
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FERRY’S DESCRIPTION OF CALIFORNIA
259. Ferry, Hypolite. Description de la Nouvelle Californie: Geographique, Politique et Morale... [4], 386 pp.
With 4 steel-engraved plates; 4 engraved maps, one of them quite large and folding at front (bound
in upside-down). 6¾x4¼, early half morocco and marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt, all edges
marbled. Second Edition.
Paris: L. Maison, 1850
One of two nearly identical editions published
in 1850. The only distinction between the
two issues are the words “Deuxieme Edition”
printed at the head of the folding map in the
later issue. Important and quite scarce account
of Gold Rush Califorina, called by Cowan “the
most complete and extensive work descriptive
of California published in France at this time”;
included are chapters on New Helvetia, the
gold region, and methods of mining. The plates
include views of Pyramid Lake, Sutter’s Fort,
giant sequoias, and San Francisco; two of the
maps are in Wheat. Cowan p.207; Howes F201;
Kurutz 236a; Sabin 24198; Wheat, Gold Region,
155 & 156. Minor wear at extremities; folding
map with stub tears, some splitting at folds, tape
repairs on verso; faint dampstaining in margins
throughout possibly a reaction to the marbling of
the edges, some light foxing; very good.
(2000/3000)
260. Field, Sara Bard. The Vintage Festival: A Play
Pageant & Festivities Celebrating the Vine in the Autumn
of Each Year at St. Helena in the Napa Valley. 24 pp.
Lot 259
Border decoration to title page and frontispiece
illustration. One of 500 copies printed for the Book Club of California. 7¼x5, boards, paper spine
label. First Edition.
San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1920
Celebration of the grape harvest. Bookplate on front paste down; cracked at one gutter; very
good.
(100/150)
261. Frémont, John Charles. Geographical Memoir Upon Upper California in Illustrations of his Map of
Oregon and California... Folding reproduction of the map of Oregon and Upper California in rear
pocket. 10½x7, decorative boards. First Edition.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1964
Fine.
(100/150)
262. (Frémont, John Charles) Three volumes about John Charles Frémont. Includes: Upham, Charles
Wentworth. Life, Explorations and Public Services of John Charles Fremont. Steel-engraved portrait
frontispiece, woodcut plates. (8vo) blind stamped full cloth, gilt spine. Ticknor and Fields, 1856. *
Bigelow, John. Memoir of the Life and Public Services of John Charles Fremont... Steel-engraved
portrait frontispiece, woodcut plates. (8vo) full cloth, gilt spine. Derby & Jackson, 1856. * Wiltsee,
Ernest A. The Truth About Frémont: An Inquiry. (4to) cloth-backed boards. John Henry Nash, 1936.
Various places: 1856-1936
Three volumes providing 19th and 20th century perspectives on the life of Frémont. 19th century volumes with moderate edge wear including some fraying at spine tips and corners, corners
bumped, and foxing-very good; 20th century volume near fine.
(100/150)
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263. Gacy, John Wayne. A Question of Doubt: Commentary on the Arrest and Trial of John Wayne Gacy. [6],
323, [7] pp. 11x8½, black cloth. First Edition.
[Hannibal, Missouri]: [Mike Johnson and D.H. Naismith], 1993
Signed note by Gacy on his Menard Prison letterhead bound in at front. Fine
(500/800)
264. Geiger, Maynard J. The Life and Times of Fray Junípero Serra, O.F.M. Or, The Man Who Never
Turned Back (1713-1784). A Biography. Two volumes. Plates from photographs, drawings and artwork;
frontispiece in each volume. Publication of the Academy’s Monograph Series, Volume Five and Six.
Also including: Palóu’s Life of Fray Junípero Serra: Translated & Annotated by Maynard J. Geiger.
From the Academy’s Documentary Series, Volume Three. 1955. All together three volumes, each
10x6½, uniformly bound in blue cloth, gilt cover vignettes and lettering on spines.
Washington, D.C.: Academy of American Franciscan History, 1959
Near fine.
(100/150)
265. Gibbon, John. The Artillerist’s Manual, Compiled From Various Sources, and Adapted to the Service
of the United States. 478, [2] ad pp. Engraved diagrams, including some folding. 9x5½, red leather,
blindstamped cover, gilt spine. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged.
New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1863
First published in 1860 this volume was a must have for volunteer artillery officers during the
Civil War. Only one copy located by Worldcat OCLC. Spine deteriorating, joints cracking; foxing
within; good.
(100/150)
266. Gottschalk, Louis. Lafayette in America. 3 vols. in 1. [20], 184, [6], 364, [6], 458 pp. Foreword
by Georges Pauty. Illustrated with 5 folding facsimile plans & 1 folding facsimile map. (8vo) Modern
brown leather stamped in gilt, attached red, white & blue ribbon bookmark, salmon moiré silk
endpapers, top edge gilt. Limited Edition, this being No. BD101 of an unspecified limitation. “First
Bicentennial Edition.”
[Chicago]: [University of Chicago], [1975]
Signed by the author on the title-page. The first combined edition published in honor of the
American bicentennial anniversary and was printed at the behest of the L’Esprit de Lafayette
Society of France. Fine.
(400/600)
267. Goulder, W[illiam] A. Reminiscences: Incidents in the Life of a Pioneer in Oregon and Idaho. 376 pp.
Frontispiece portrait. 7½x5, original blue cloth lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. First
Edition.
Boise: Timothy Regan, 1909
Goulder ascended the Missouri with Benton and Robidoux in 1844. Graff calls his later
adventures in Idaho and Oregon “rather interesting.” Graff 1603; Howes G277; Smith 3707.
Edge wear, especially to head and heel of spine; name in ink on front free endpaper, newspaper
article tipped in on front pastedown; very good.
(100/150)
268. (Grabhorn Press) Three from the Grabhorn Press. Includes: Delano, Alonzo. A Sojourn with Royalty
and Other Sketches by “Old Block.” One of 500 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press, signed by
the editor G. Ezra Dane. Also signed by the illustrator Charles Lindstrom on a front fly leaf. George
Fields, 1936. * Lewis, Oscar. California in 1846: Described in Letters from Thomas O. Larkin... One
of 550 copies. Grabhorn Press, 1934. * Read, J. Marion. A History of the California Academy of
Medicine 1870 to 1930. One of 957 copies printed at the Grabhorn Press. 1930. Together three
volumes.
Near fine.
(100/150)
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269. Hale, Edward Everett. The Queen of California: The Origin of the Name of California with a
Translation from the Sergas of Esplandian. Printed in red & black, woodcut on title-page. Folding color
facsimile map. 8¾x6, linen-backed boards, paper spine label. One of 500 copies.
San Francisco: Colt Press, 1945
No. 4 in the Press’ series of California Classics. Slight offsetting to endpapers; else fine.
(100/150)
270. Hall, Carroll D., editor. Donner Miscellany: 41 Diaries and Documents. Illustrated from
photographs. 10x6½ green cloth-backed patterned cloth-covered boards. One of 350 copies printed
by the Allen Press.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1947
Allen Press Biblio. 6; BCC 67. Fine.
(100/150)
271. Halley, William. The Centennial Year Book of Alameda County, California, Containing a Summary
of the Discovery and Settlement of California; A Description of the Contra Costa Under Spanish, Mexican and
American Rule...To Which are Added Biographical Sketches of Prominent Pioneers and Public Men. xv, 586, [6]
pp. Illustrated with wood engravings, includes advertisements. Original gilt-pictorial blue cloth. First
Edition.
Oakland: William Halley, 1876
“Leaves of advertisements have been incorporated throughout this book, which have not
graced the work; but despite this undignified feature the contents form the best source of
authority that we have for the history of this county.” (Cowan). Cowan p.260; Rocq 3. Mild
soiling to cloth; light foxing; very good.
(150/250)
272. Hansen, Marcus L. Old Fort Snelling, 1819-1858. xi, 270 pp. Frontispiece after an old lithograph.
9x6, red buckram. First Edition.
Iowa City: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1918
History of this important early outpost at the junction of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
Newspaper clippings glued to front free endpaper, with glue stains. With the signed bookplate
of John M. Carroll on front pastedown. Rubbing to spine, else very good.
(100/150)
273. Hastings, Sally. Poems, on Different Subjects. To Which is Added, a Descriptive Account of a Family Tour
to the West; In the Year, 1800. In a Letter to a Lady. 220 pp. (12mo) full leather, red morocco spine label.
Lancaster: William Dickson, 1808
Provenance: Mary Poulton Dawkins (1820-1906). Howes H289. Edge wear, especially to head
and heel of spine, some leather peeling away, spine and joints cracking; scattered foxing; else
very good.
(150/250)
274. Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of the United States Army, From Its Organization, September
29, 1789, To March 2, 1903. 2 vols. 1069; 628 pp. 10¼x7, later red half morocco and marbled boards,
spine lettered in gilt.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903
Signed bookplate of noted collector John M. Carroll on the front free endpaper of each
volume. Some light wear to edges spine ends chipped; very good.
(150/250)
The Buyer’s Premium will be 20% for bids up to $100,000
and 15% for that portion over $100,000.
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275. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth. Travellers and Outlaws: Episodes in American History. 340, [6] ad
pp. 6¾x4½, brown cloth decorated in black and gilt.
Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1889
Edge wear, a touch of soiling and fraying at spine; name rubberstamped to front pastedown
and pg. 11, circular blindstamp from Massachusetts Notary Public on front free endpaper; very
good.
(100/150)
276. Hine, C[harles] G[ilbert]. Three Books on New York and New Jersey by C.G. Hine. Includes: The
West bank of the Hudson River, Albany to Tappan. 9 tipped in original photographs captioned by
hand. Cloth backed boards, recased, endpapers renewed, new paper spine label. One of only 52
copies. 1906 * Woodside, The North End of Newark, N.J. Its History, Legends and Ghost Stories.
Original red cloth. Extremities worn, hinges cracked. 1909 * The House That Tom Built. Tipped-in
photographs. Original cloth backed boards. Some light soiling. 1910. Together 3 octavo volumes.
No place: C.G. Hine, 1906-1910
Published as Hine’s Annuals for 1906, 1909 and 1910. Overall very good.
(300/500)
IMPORTANT NARRATIVES OF WOMEN IN THE WESTWARD MIGRATION
277. Holmes, Kenneth L., editor. Covered Wagon Women: Diaries & Letters from the Western Trails,
1840-1890. 11 volumes. Portraits; maps; plates, etc. (8vo) 9x6, blue-green cloth, spines lettered in gilt.
Trade Edition.
Glendale: Arthur H. Clark Company, 1983-93
Diaries and letters of women on the overland trails to the west, reprinted verbatim. A
noteworthy compilation making available much hitherto forgotten source material. Fine.
(800/1200)
278. Howell, F.J. Watercolor for a Siskiyou County History. Original watercolor. 13x10¼, image 11x8½.
1882
“Residence of Mrs. B. Guilbert, North St. between Miner & Third St’s., Yreka, Siskiyou Co.,
California.” View of a neat house with a low picket fence, trees and several other buildings,
including one with a short smokestack. Buenaventura Guilbert, a prominent citizen of Yreka,
also owned a building at the corner of Miner and Third which burned in a large fire in 1871.
It was rebuilt a year later and is still standing, having served a variety of businesses including a
Wells Fargo Bank, and is visible in this painting. He seems to have died by the time his home
was painted for inclusion in a history of Siskiyou County. Marginal staining, affecting lower
corner of image; reverse moderately stained, otherwise good.
(300/500)
279. (Howell Books) Six volumes published by John Howell - two inscribed by his son Warren. Including:
William Brown Ide: Bear Flagger. 10x7. One of 750 copies. Inscribed on ffep by Antoinette and
Warren Howell to Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Waller Barrett, in the year of publication. 1962. * Rogers, Fred
Blackburn. Montgomery and the Portsmouth. 9½x6. One of 750 copies. Inscribed on ffep to Dudley
Bennett, from Warren R. Howell in the year of publication. 1958. * Gerstäcker, Friedrich. Scenes of
Life in California. 9x5½. [1942]. * Downey, Joseph T. Filings from an Old Saw: Reminiscences of
San Francisco and California’s Conquest. 9x6½. One of 750 copies. 1956. * Hill, Jasper S. The Letters
of a Young Miner. 10x7. One of 475 copies. 1964. * A Navy Surgeon in California 1846-1847: The
Journal of Marius Duvall. 9½x6. One of 600 copies. 1957. Together six titles bound in cloth or clothbacked boards, two are inscribed.
San Francisco: John Howell Books, 1942-1964
Fine.
(250/350)
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280. Humphreys, [David]. The Miscellaneous Works of Colonel Humphreys. 348 pp. 8x4½, full leather,
morocco gilt-lettered spine label. First Edition.
New York: Hodge, Allen, and Campbell, 1790
Early American poetry, once owned by John M. Pintard, as the name is written on the title
page. Sabin 33808. Edge wear, spine very rubbed, touch of fraying at tips, scratches to covers;
yellowed endpapers, light scattered foxing; very good.
(100/150)
281. (Indian Land Conveyance - Long Island) Manuscript copy executed in 1829 of original 1675 deed
confirming the conveyance of land from Setauket Indians to European settlers on Long Island. 2½ pp., in ink, on
4-page folio 11¾x7½.
Brookhaven, Long Island: 1829
The deed confirms conveyance of land comprising the town of Brookhaven on Long Island,
and was signed by Gie, Setauket sachem, and associated chiefs of the tribe, as wall as by Robert
Phillipson and Richared Manor; a further addition to the conveyance, signed by the later two
and Ricahrd Woodhull, four days later, assigns the land to the inhabitants of Brookhaven. The
conveyance is of great significance to the history of the town, and is printed in the 1840 work,
The History of Long Island by Benjamin Franklin Thompson, who calls it “not only a very
curious document, but is otherwise of sufficient importance to be preserved in the history of
the town.” Some chipping along fore-edge causing loss of a few letters; very good.
(300/500)
282. James, W[ill] S. Cow-Boy Life in Texas,...Or...27 Years a Maverick. 213 pp. Drawings. 7x4½, wrappers
with cover illustration. Later Edition.
Chicago: M.A. Donohue & Co., [1899]
Narrative of cowboy life in a less sensational portrayal, unusual for the time. Written by a Texas
cowhand turned preacher. Chipped wrappers, spine cracking at joints, some smudging; else very
good.
(100/150)
283. (Japanese Internment) DeWitt, Lt. Gen. J.L. Notice. Headquarters Western Defense Command and
Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, May 5, 1942. Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41. Printed
broadside announcement regarding Japanese Internment, 1942. 22x14”.
San Francisco: U.S. Army, 1942
John L. DeWitt administered the Japanese internment program. List of four major points under
Order No. 41. Faint dampstain to upper right corner, and to lower edge; else very good.
(500/800)
284. Jenkins, Minnie Braithwaite. Girl from Williamsburg - signed copy, plus four manuscript letters. xi, 343
pp. Plates from photographs. 9x5½, red cloth, dust jacket. First Edition.
Richmond, VA: Dietz Press, 1951
Inscribed by the author on front free endpaper. Also included are four hand-written and signed
letters, for a total of eight pages, from the author. Mrs. Jenkins taught for many years at a
remote Indian reservation in Arizona. Rare record of a pioneer woman teacher, the letters are
written to a female admirer, and concern her life, her book, and a collection of Western sketches
which she was compiling at the time. The letters are dated from 1953-54. Jacket chipped along
edges, four tape repairs on verso, rubbed and creased; light edge wear to volume; very good
volume in same jacket.
(150/250)
285. (KPFA) Folio. Collection of approximately 87 issues of Folio, the radio station KPFA-FM’s
biweekly publication. Each of various sizes, ranging from 8½x5½ to 11x8 mostly in wrappers, but
some in newspaper format.
Shattuck Ave.: 1960’s and 1970’s
Radio station KPFA-FM (94.1) of Berkeley, California was founded in 1949 by Lewis Hill, with
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the ideal to provide broadcasting without commercials or government restraints. The radio station still exists today, and these issues from the 60’s and 70’s provide a rich and interesting historical account of the music and the poetry of the time. Edge wear to each, some are yellowed;
condition varies; generally very good. Sold as is.
(200/300)
BOYS OF SUMMER INSCRIBED BY BROOKLYN DODGER JOE BLACK
286. Kahn, Roger. The Boys of Summer. Cloth, jacket. First Edition.
New York: Harper & Row, [1972]
Lot 286
Important association copy of this reminiscence of
the Brooklyn Dodgers during the Jackie Robinson
years, inscribed by the author and also by Brooklyn
Dodgers pitcher Joe Black, the first African American
to win a World Series game. Both have inscribed the
book to George Trautman, who was president of the
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
in the 1950’s. Kahn has written on the half-title: “To
G.H. Trautman - herewith promoted to Chairman of
the Board. Best always, Roger Kahn.” Joe Black has
added a more meaningful inscription on the front free
endpaper, “To G.H. Trautman - Thanks for making
my dream become a reality. It is a pleasure to work
for a leader who believes in human dignity for all. Joe
Black.” Kahn has devoted an entire chapter to Black
in the book entitled “Black is What You Make It,” and
the struggle of African Americans for entrance into
the major leagues is a major them of the book. An
outstanding association copy in terms of both baseball
history and civil rights. Fine condition.
(1000/1500)
287. Keith, Thomas, Capt. Struggles of Capt. Thomas Keith in America, including the manner in which he,
his wife and child were Decoyed by the Indians; their temporary Captivity, and happy deliverance, with occasional
descriptions of the United States, soil, productions, &c. [5]-28 pp. Folding aquatint frontispiece. 7¼x4¼,
early 20th century ¾ gilt-ruled green levant morocco & marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, top
edge gilt. First Edition.
London: Thomas Tegg, [c.1808]
Keith and his party were allegedly captured by Indians while travelling on the Ohio River
toward Fishing Creek. After gaining their freedom, Keith moved his family back to England.
Howes calls the work “fictitious.” The dramatic, action-packed frontispiece, which Howes notes
counts as the first four pages, is titled “Capt. Keith & family betrayed & made Prisoners by
the American Indians.” Field 814; Howes K35; Sabin 37237. Spine a little scuffed; some minor
foxing and soiling, ink inscription to front endpaper verso, else very good.
(300/500)
288. Kennedy, Elijah R. The Contest for California in 1861: How Colonel E.D. Baker Saved the Pacific States
to the Union. 8¼x5½, red cloth, gilt spine. First Edition.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1912
Inscribed to American author Gertrude Atherton from the author on the half title. Additionally,
typed letter from the author to Atherton is laid in. Dated January 11, 1915 and typed on Weed
& Kennedy Insurance engraved letterhead. Light edge wear; very good.
(300/500)
289. Kenrick, William. The American Silk Grower’s Guide; Or The Art of Raising the Mulberry and Silk,
and the System of Successive Crops in Each Season. 167, [1] ad pp. (8vo) cloth, decorated with blindstamped
pattern and gilt-lettered cover. Second Edition, enlarged and improved.
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Boston: Weeks, Jordan & Co., 1839
Extremities rubbed, cloth a bit frayed at corners and edges; light foxing within, pencil notes on
endpapers and scattered within text; very good.
(100/150)
290. Kieran, John. The American Sporting Scene. Illustrated by Joseph W. Golonkin, including full page
color frontispiece. 10½x8, cloth-backed linen, slipcase. One of 500 copies. First Edition.
New York: Macmillan, 1941
Signed on the limitation by author and illustrator. Documenting American sporting events and
activities, enhanced with beautifully rendered artwork in color and black and white. Fine.
(100/150)
291. King, Frank M. Two titles by Frank M. King. Including: Wranglin’ the Past: The Reminiscences of
Frank M. King. Color illustration for the book (dust jacket?) has been tipped into front pastedown.
First Revised Edition. * Pioneer Western Empire Builders: A True Story of the Men and Women of
Pioneer Days. Blindstamped owner’s name/address on title page. Together two octavos in full red
gilt-lettered cloth, illustrated with plates from photographs, each with the name Earl A. Garrettson in
ink on front free endpaper, and a few pencilled notes within.
[Pasadena, CA]: [Trail’s End], [1946]
Some marks to cloth of Pioneer Western Empire Builders; bit of edge wear to each; generally
very good or better.
(100/150)
292. Kissinger, Henry. White House Years. Blue cloth, slipcase. One of 3500 copies.
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, [1979]
Signed by Kissinger on the limitation page. A minor touch of wear to cloth; else fine
(150/250)
293. Landlais, Charles. The Cruise of the Whaler Dorado to Scammon Lagoon. 30 pp. Photographs.
11x8½, linen. First Edition.
San Francisco: Privately Printed, 1956
Inscribed by the author to “an old friend, Margaret Lynch” on front fly leaf. The account of the
small scientific expedition to record cardiograms of the California gray whale. Fine except for a
very faint red line on front cover, and a later inscription beneath author’s inscription.
(100/150)
294. (Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific Railway) Miller, Fred A., President. Laramie, Hahns Peak
and Pacific Railway System: The Direct Gateway to Southern Wyoming, Northern Colorado, and Eastern Utah.
Unpaginated. Illustrated with over 100 photographs and 1 map. (Oblong 4to) 9x11¾, original dark
maroon cloth, front cover lettered in gilt. No. 34 of an unspecified presentation limitation. This copy
presented to Mr. Arthur E. Colby, compliments of Laramie, Hahns Peak & Pacific Railway Co. First
Edition.
[Boston]: [The Tudor Press], [c. 1910-2]
A rare and well-executed production, printed on heavy stock paper with numerous photographic plates, issued by the Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific Railway Company. Promotes the
wealth of agriculture and mining possibilities in Wyoming, as well as northwestern Colorado
and northeastern Utah, which run along the publisher’s railroad expansion lines. Includes several
industry related images along with pictures of railroad construction, towns, workers, farmers,
and other natural wonders of the area. Apparently lacks the large folding map that was issued
and placed in the rear of the book; however, the book makes no mention nor does it call for any
such map. Boards worn at edges, hinges cracked; light dampstain and some rippling throughout,
several tissues loose, worn, soiled or chipped; good.
(350/500)
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295. Leeper, David Rohrer. The Argonauts of ‘Forty-Nine: Some Recollections of the Plains and the Diggings.
146, xvi pp. Illustrated with drawings by O. Marion Elbel. Errata printed on the copyright page.
8½x5¾, original gilt-lettered brown cloth. First Edition.
South Bend: J. B. Stoll, 1894 [1895]
Setting out from South Bend in 1849, Leeper and his party crossed the plains and entered
California via the Lassen Cutoff. Kurutz notes that “Leeper provides an excellent description
of Sutter’s Fort and mining activities at Hangtown Creek, Kelsey’s Canyon and the Trinity
Diggings” – Kurutz 296; Cowan p. 388; Graff 2447; Howes L226; Rocq 15912; Streeter 3199;
Wheat Books 124. Light wear to extremities, traces of label removed from spine, small erasures
on endpapers; very good.
(200/300)
THREE LOTS ON THE LEWIS AND CLARKE EXPEDITION
296. (Lewis & Clark Expedition) Burroughs, Raymond Darwin, editor. The Natural History of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition. Black cloth, dust jacket. First Edition.
[Lansing]: Michigan State University Press, [1961]
Signed by Burroughs on the front free endpaper. A
touch of wear to edges of jacket and volume; else
near fine.
(200/300)
297. (Lewis & Clark Expedition) Thwaites, Reuben
Gold, editor. Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition, 1804-1806. 8 volumes, including atlas
volume of loose folding facsimile maps. 9x5¾, original
green cloth, gilt titles of spines and front covers.
New York: Arno Press, 1969
Reprint of the important Thwaites’ edition of the
original journals of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark
and others, originally published in 1904. Introduction
by Bernard De Voto. Fine
(400/600)
Lot 296
298. (Lewis & Clark Expedition) Wheeler, Olin D. The Trail of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1904: A story
of the great exploration across the Continent in 1804-06; with a description of the old trail, based upon actual travel
over it, and of the changes found a century later. 2 volumes. xxiii, [1], 377; xv, [1], 419 + [4] ad pp. Profusely
illustrated with photo plates, facsimiles, reproductions, maps, etc.; color frontispieces from paintings.
8¼x5¾, red cloth with gilt cover vignettes, spines lettered in gilt, top edges gilt. First Edition.
New York: Putnam, 1904
Howes W325. Spines a touch faded, minor wear at extremities; else near fine.
(500/800)
299. (Limited Editions) Small collection of limited edition books on California. Includes: Wagner, Henry R.
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo: Discoverer of the Coast of California. (8vo) 1 of 750 copies. California
Historical Society, 1941. * Nunis, Doyce B., Jr., ed. The California Diary of Faxon Dean Atherton
1836-1839. (8vo), slipcase. 1 of 325 copies of the Deluxe Edition, signed on colophon by the editor.
California Historical Society, 1964. * Cosgrave, George. Early California Justice: The History of the
United States District Court... (4to) Dj. 1 of 400 copies. Grabhorn Press, 1948. * Priestley, Herbert,
trans. Exposition Addressed to the Chamber of Deputies of the Congress of the Union by Señor
Don Carlos Antonio Carrillo... (4to) 1 of 650 copies. John Henry Nash, 1938. * Watson, Douglas S.
The Founding of the First California Missions Under...Padre Fray Junípero Serra... (4to) 1 of 1000
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copies. Nueva California Press, 1934. * Rogers, Fred Blackburn. William Brown Ide: Bear Flagger.
(Small 4to) 1 of 750 copies. John Howell Books, 1962. * Bohn, Dave. East of These Golden Shores:
Architecture of...Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. (Small 4to) 1 of 3000 copies. Scrimshaw Press,
[1971]. * Rogers, Fred Blackburn, ed. A Navy Surgeon in California 1846-1847: The Journal of
Marius Duvall. (8vo) 1 of 600 copies. John Howell, 1957. * Baer, Warren. The Duke of Sacramento:
A Comedy in Four Acts. Laid in prospectus on yellow paper. (8vo) 1 of 550 copies. Grabhorn Press,
1934. * The Letters of Alfred Robinson to the De la Guerra Family of Santa Barbara, 1834-1873.
(8vo) 1 of 200 copies. Zamorano Club, [1972]. * Prendergast, Thomas F. Forgotten Pioneers: Irish
Leaders in Early California. (8vo) 1 of 1500 copies. Trade Pressroom, 1942. Together eleven volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Most are near fine to fine; those that are very good have light edge wear; very good to fine
overall.
(200/300)
300. (Limited Editions) Eight volumes of Americana published in limited editions. Includes: Johnson,
Kenneth M. Jose Yves Limantour v. The United States. 1 of 200 copies. Dawson’s, 1961. * Sibley,
William G. The French Five Hundred. Wrappers. 1 of 600 copies. Gallia County Historical Society,
1933. * Derby, George H. Phoenixiana: A Collection of the Burlesques...of John Phoenix. 1 of 550
copies. Grabhorn Press, 1937. * Kellogg, John Azor. Capture and Escape: A Narrative of Army and
Prison Life. 1 of 2500 copies. Wisconsin History Commission, 1908. * Journals of the Late Brevet
Major Philip Norbourne Barbour...Written During the War with Mexico-1846. 1 of 1000 copies,
signed by editor Rhoda van Bibber Tanner Doubleday. Putnam’s, 1936. * Lewis, Benjamin. Riding. 1
of 1250 copies. Derrydale Press, [1936]. * Holmes, Louis A. Fort McPherson, Nebraska... No. 239 of
limited edition, signed edition. Johnsen Publishing Company, [1963].
Various places: Various dates
Together an eight volume collection on a variety of subjects published in limited editions. Each
volume in full cloth, or a combination of cloth and boards. Edge wear to each; condition varies
slightly; generally very good.
(100/150)
301. (Limited Editions) Six limited edition volumes about early American overland travel. Includes: Falbo,
Ernest, ed. California and Overland Diaries of Count Leonetto Cipriani... 1 of 750 copies. Champoeg
Press, 1962. * Hughel, Avvon Chew. The Chew Bunch in Browns Park. 1 of 1000 copies. Scrimshaw
Press, 1970. * Becker, Robert H. Thomas Christy’s Road Across the Plains... Dust jacket (yellowed
with a long closed tear). (4to) 1 of 2000 copies. Two prospectuses laid in, as well as bill of sale
from Arthur H. Clark in 1969. Old West Publishing Company, 1969. * The Diary of Philip Leget
Edwards... One of 500 copies. Grabhorn Press, 1932. * Rideing, William H. The Overland Express.
Dust jacket. 1 of 650 copies. Lewis Osborne, 1970. * The Kilgore Journal of an Overland Journey to
California... Slipcase. 1 of 1000 copies. Hastings House, 1949. Together five octavos and one quarto,
one in boards, the rest bound in full cloth.
Various places: Various dates
Condition varies; slight edge wear to some; very good to fine.
(150/250)
302. Lindbergh, Charles A., Sr. Why is Your Country at War and What Happens to You After the War
and Related Subjects. 220 pp. Photographic frontispiece of the elder Lindbergh with the young future
aviator beside him. 6x4¼, gray cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition.
Washington, D.C.: 1917
Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., Republican congressman from Minnesota and father the famous
aviator, was among the leaders of the opposition of U.S. involvement of the First World War.
The present work outlines the reasoning behind his opposition and his belief that high finance
was cause for America’s involvement. President Wilson was supposedly so angered by these
writings that, according to political writer Eustace Mullins, plates of this book were confiscated
and destroyed by Government agents. Interestingly, most surviving copies of this book have
pages 173-178 excised, presumably before distribution. These pages, present in this copy, offer
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Lindbergh’s criticism of the Catholic Church. Rare, especially when complete. Light wear and
mild soiling to cloth; near fine.
(600/900)
303. (Literature) Collection of American literature. Includes: Ray, Milton S. The Farallones, The Painted
World, and Other Poems of California. 2 volumes. No. 666 of 2000 copies. Both volumes inscribed
by author on front pastedowns. John Henry Nash, 1934. * Palmer, Albert W. The Mountain Trail
and its Message. Pilgrim Press, [1911]. * Lardner, Ring W. Gullible’s Travels, Etc. Color illustrated
endpapers and plates. Bobbs-Merrill Company, [1917]. * Wheeler, A.C. The Iron Trail. A Sketch.
Wrappers. F.B. Patterson, 1876. * DeVoto, Bernard. The Year of Decision 1846. Dust jacket. Little,
Brown and Company, 1943. * Fordyce, Claude P. Trail Craft: An Aid in Getting the Greatest Good
out of Vacation Trips. Dust jacket. Stewart Kidd Company, [1922]. * Seton, Ernest Thomson. Wild
Animals I Have Known. David Nutt, 1908. * Armstrong, Thos. R. My First and Last Buffalo Hunt.
Wrappers. T.R. Armstrong, 1918. * Votaw, Clarence E. Jasper Hunnicutt of Jimspon Hurst. Union
Book and Publishing Co., 1907. * Ponsonby, Montague Vernon. The Preposterous Yankee. Limpus,
Baker & Co., 1903. Together ten titles, in eleven volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Some edge wear to each; dust jackets with very short tears or very light chipping; condition
varies some; overall very good.
(100/150)
304. (Literature) Small collection of cowboy literature - two inscribed by the author. Includes: Smart, Bill.
Mexico to Montreal on a Cow Pony. Cloth wrappers, embossed cover design and lettering. Inscribed
by the author on dedication page. [Teague Printing Co., 1928]. * Adams, Andy. The Outlet. Illus. by
E. Boyd Smith. Houghton, Mifflin, 1905. * Benton, Frank. Cowboy Life on the Sidetrack... Illus.
by E.A. Filleau. Western Stories Syndicate, [1903]. * Haykeye, Harry. Cowboys of the Wild West...
Illus. Wrappers. I. & M. Ottenheimer, 1908. * Lee, Jack H. Powder River Let’er Buck. Inscribed with
an original drawing by the author on front free endpaper. Christopher Publishing House, [1930].
Together five octavos, three of which are in full cloth.
Various places: 1903-1930
Nice little collection of cowboy stories. Moderate to heavy edge wear; condition varies but
generally very good.
(100/150)
305. (Literature) Five volumes on California publishing and literature. Includes: Harlan, Robert D. At the Sign
of the Lark: William Doxey’s San Francisco Publishing Venture. (4to) cloth, glassine dj. Prospectus
and errata sheet laid in. 1 of 550 copies. Book Club of California, 1983. * Stevenson, Robert Louis.
Intro. by James D. Hart. San Francisco: A Modern Cosmopolis. (Oblong 8vo) cloth-backed boards.
1 of 450 copies. Book Club of California, 1963. * Hart, James D. Rare Book Stores in San Francisco
Fifty Years Ago. (8vo) wrappers. 1 of 272 copies printed. Feathered Serpent Press, 1984. * Harding,
George L. Charles A. Murdock: Printer & Citizen of San Francisco: An Appraisal. (Small 4to) cloth.
1 of 310 copies. Signed by author on front free endpaper. Tamalpais Press, 1973. * Walker, Franlin.
San Francisco’s Literary Frontier. (Large 8vo) cloth, dust jacket (yellowed to spine and edges). First
Edition. Knopf, 1939. Together five volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Collection of works on the printing and literature in San Francisco. Dust jackets each with the
slightest edge wear; near fine to fine.
(150/250)
306. Lowe, Percival G. Five Years a Dragoon (‘49 to ‘54). 417 pp. Photographs and drawings. (8vo)
original yellow cloth, title in black on an orange square, cover illustration. First Edition.
Kansas City: Franklin Hudson, 1906
Journal of a cavalryman on the Santa Fe Trail. Howes L526. Spine browned a bit, spine tips a
touch frayed; hinges starting; very good.
(100/150)
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307. [Lusk, Clayton R., chairman]. Revolutionary Radicalism: Its History, Purpose and Tactics. 4 volumes.
(8vo) original blue cloth. First Edition.
Albany: J.B. Lyons, 1920
Report of the Joint Legislative Committee Investigation Seditious Activities, Filed April 24,
1920, in the Senate of the State of New York. Commonly known as the Lusk Commission.
Some light wear; very good.
(100/150)
308. Lyman, George D. John Marsh, Pioneer: The Life Story of a Trail-Blazer on Six Frontiers. Plates from
photographs, paintings, engravings and 4 inserted folding facsimile letters. Cloth, dust jacket, slipcase.
One of 150 copies. First Edition.
New York: Scribner’s, 1930
Signed on limitation statement and gift-inscribed on half title, and dated 1936. Including
an original photograph of John Marsh’s mansion (6x8¼), as well as several other smaller
photographs of a woman visiting the mansion. In 1836 Marsh became the first practicing
physician in California. Light shelf wear and a scratch to slipcase; else fine.
(100/150)
309. Lyman, George D. The Book and the Doctor. Decorations by Valenti Angelo. 9¼x5¾, paper over
boards, paper cover/spine label. 1 of 50 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press.
San Francisco: Privately Printed, 1933
Inscribed by the author on front free endpaper. Near fine.
(100/150)
310. (Maine) Loring, Amasa. History of Piscataquis County, Main. From its Earliest Settlement to 1880. 304
pp. County map frontispiece. 8½x5½, full brown cloth, gilt spine. First Edition.
Portland, ME: Hoyt, Fogg & Donham, 1880
The then short history of this county located in the geographical center of the state of Maine.
Cloth rubbed, stains scattered across covers; front hinge starting, ownership inscription dated
1880 on front free endpaper; very good.
(100/150)
311. (Map - Routes for Bicycles) Cyclists’ Road Map of the Boston District. All the Roads and Points of
Interest. Cycling Roads Distinguished by Red Lines. Folding map, one panel pasted onto wrappers. Map
measures approximately 66x90 (26x35”). Wrappers measure 7x3”. Title from wrappers. Title on map
reads; “Road Map of the Boston District Showing the Metropolitan Park System.”
Boston: Geo. H. Walker & Co., 1899
A scarce item. Only one copy located on Worldcat OCLC. Many short closed tears to crease
folds in map, brittle over time, but nothing lacking from map except for tiny hole near
attachment to wrappers; very good.
(100/150)
312. Mayer, Brantz. Mexico As It Was and As It Is. xii, 390, [1] pp. Numerous wood engravings, full
page and in text. (8vo) 8¾x6, original brown cloth stamped in gilt and blind. First Edition.
New York: J. Winchester, New World Press, 1844
Spine faded, ends frayed, glue repair to spine head, edge wear; foxing; good.
(200/300)
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313. McIlhany, Edward Washington. Recollections of a ‘49er. A Quaint and Thrilling Narrative of a Trip
Across the Plains, and Life in the California Gold Fields... 212 pp. (Small 8vo) original green cloth, spine
and front cover lettered in gilt, image of covered wagon against a sunset stamped in gilt on front
cover. First Edition.
Kansas City: Hailman Printing Company, 1908
Important descriptions of the northern mining region. Kurutz 419. A few dark stains to covers,
spine and edges rubbed; hinges starting; else very good.
(100/150)
314. Meek, A[lexander] B[eaufort]. Romantic Passages in Southwestern History: Including Orations, Sketches,
and Essays. 330 pp. 7x4½, original brown cloth, gilt spine. Third Edition.
Mobile: S.H. Goetzel & Co., 1857
“...the author submits this volume, as an humble guide-book to an almost uncultured territory,
in which the Historian, the Novelist, and the Poet may find the richest materials and incentives
for the highest exercise of their respective vocations.” -Preface. Cloth moderately rubbed, spine
head and heel fraying; some cracking at gutters between signatures; else very good.
(100/150)
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CALIFORNIA
315. Meek, F.B & W.M. Gabb. Geological Survey of California. Palaeontology. 2 volumes. [xx]. 243 pp;
[xvi], 299 pp. Illustrated with 68 engraved plates of fossils with printed tissue guards. (4to) 10½x7½,
original unmatched green cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. First Edition.
[Philadelphia]: [Sherman & Co.], 1864 & 1869
The palaeontological volumes from the Geological Survey of California headed by Josiah
Whitney. Contains reports on the fossils of the Carboniferous, Jurassic, Triassic, Cretaceous and
Tertiary periods. Previous owner’s name, G.W. Mitchell, Jr., on title page in each volume. Long
strip of cloth torn from front cover of first volume, some light wear to cloth at extremities;
internally quite clean with only light foxing to the plates and guards; very good.
(500/800)
316. (Mexican War) Three volumes on the Mexican War. Includes: Jay, William. A Review of the Causes
and Consequences of the Mexican War. 7½x4½, full blindstamped cloth, gilt-lettered spine. Second
Edition. Benjamin B. Mussey & Co., 1949. * The same as previous, except Third Edition. * Messages
of the President of the United States, with the Correspondence, Therewith Communicated, Between
the Secretary of War and Other Officers of the Government, of the Subject of the Mexican War.
(Thirtieth Congress-First Session. Ex. Doc. No. 60.) Folding map of the Valley of Mexico (many
tears-good only). Foxed. 9x5½, rebound in modern cloth. Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1848.
Together three volumes.
Various places: 1848-1849
Edge wear, rubbing to cloth, frayed spine tips to Jay volumes; good overall.
(100/150)
317. Miles, Henry A[dolphus]. Lowell, as it was, and as it is. 234 pp. Engraved folding map frontispiece
and folding view of Lowell. 6¼x3¾, original brown cloth, blindstamped, spine lettered in gilt. First
Edition.
Lowell: Powers and Bagley, 1845
Sabin 48928. Very light edge wear, touch of fraying at spine tips, some fairly light dampstaining;
title page dampstained a bit; very good.
(100/150)
318. (Mining) Blank deed and accident report forms from the Yellow Aster Mining & Milling Co., Randsburg,
California. 28 blank accident report forms, 13¼x7½”; 11 blank property deed forms (2 leaves each)
14x8½”.
Randsburg, CA: c. 1910s
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Blank mining forms from the Yellow Aster Mining & Milling Company in Randsburg, Kern
County, California. Near fine.
(100/150)
319. (Montana - Ranching) [Libby, Chan]. O.T.O. Ranch. Dude Ranch, Montana (Near Yellowstone National
Park). 23 unpaginated leaves, mostly photograph plates. 6x8, wrappers, front wrapper with circular
cut-out to reveal photograph on first page. * Also includes: 8 page (unpaginated) brochure for the
OTO Ranch. When unfolded, each leaf measures 9x8. Hammersmith-Kortmeyer Co., [c.1938]. Both
are housed within an original OTO Ranch envelope. 6½x9.
Livingston, MT: Hammond Printing Co., [c.1938]
Scarce promotional material for this Montana attraction of the 1930’s. Worldcat OCLC locates
only two copies of the publication and only one copy of the brochure. Envelope is torn with a
dampstain; each publication with very slight edge wear and signs of handling, bit of smudging;
very good.
(100/150)
320. Murieta, Joaquin. Joaquin Murieta: The Brigand Chief of California. Edited by Douglas S. Watson.
Folding facsimile of an 1853 broadside tipped in at rear, plus color frontispiece and illustrations
within text. 9¾x6½, cloth-backed boards, paper spine label. One of 400 copies.
San Francisco: Grabhorn Press, 1932
No. 1 American Reprints, printed by the Grabhorn Press. Lightly yellowed endpapers; else fine.
(100/150)
321. (Native Americans) The Red Brothers of America. 24 pp. Frontispiece. 5¾x3½, boards. From the
London Edition.
Boston: Massachusetts Sabbath School Society, 1847
A small booklet perhaps distributed to missionaries, as this volume is an admonition of the
behavior of the first explorer’s interactions with Native Americans, touting instead that teaching
industriousness and sobriety aligns with being a true Christian. There is a name in ink on both
front free endpaper and pastedown, perhaps of the Missionary who owned the booklet? Wear
and rubbing to extremities; hinges cracked, scattered foxing and creasing to page corners; else
very good.
(100/150)
322. (Native Americans) Three volumes on Native Americans. Includes: King, Charles. A Daughter of the
Sioux: A Tale of the Indian Frontier. 306 pp. Plates, including frontispiece, by Frederic Remington.
7x4½, full red cloth, color cover label, lettered in gilt. Bookplate (half torn away). Hobart Company,
1903. * Remington, Frederic. The Way of an Indian. 252 pp. Color frontispiece and plates by the
author. 8x5½, full red cloth, color cover label, lettering and decoration in yellow. Spine faded,
ink inscription on front free endpaper. First Edition. Fox Duffield & Company, 1906. * Traits of
American Indian Life & Character By a Fur Trader. 107 pp. Frontispiece and plates. 11x7½, clothbacked boards. One of 500 copies. Grabhorn Press, 1933. Together three volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Condition varies slightly (see above); very good.
(100/150)
323. (Navajo) Reichard, Gladys A. Navajo Shepherd and Weaver. xviii, 222 pp. Illustrated with several
plates from photographs and Navajo weaving patterns; plus many figure drawings in the text. 8¾x6¾,
original burlap covered boards, stamped and lettered in orange, dust jacket. First Edition, Second
Printing.
New York: J.J. Augustin, [1936]
Dust jacket very lightly chipped at edges, and worn at head and heel of spine; near fine volume
in a very good jacket.
(100/150)
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324. (Nevada) Beatty, Bessie. Who’s Who in Nevada: Brief Sketches of Men Who are Making History
in the Sagebrush State. 276 pp. Photographs, border decorations to each page of text. 8¾x5½, linen
decorated in dark brown.
Los Angeles: Home Printing Company, 1907
Arranged by region, a valuable resource of brief biographies of prominent prospectors and
settlers of Nevada. Moderate edge wear, a few marks to linen, binding shaken a bit; cracked at
gutters between signatures; else very good.
(100/150)
RARE STOCK CERTIFICATE FOR GOULD & CURRY SILVER MINE
325. (Nevada) Gould and Curry Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate. Lithographed stock certificate,
printed by Britton & Rey, filled out in ink, signed by Alpheus Bull as President. 5¾x9½.
San Francisco: Jan. 13, 1865
Rare stock certificate of the Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company, with the earliest known
vignette of Virginia City. With small cancellation hole on the mountainside in the middle of the
vignette. 25-cent revenue stamp affixed. Left edge trimmed (as issued?); very good.
(1500/2000)
326. (Nevada) Official Ballot of Storey County, November 8, A.D. 1892. Printed election ballot, completed
in pencil. 18¾x11¼”.
Storey County, Nevada: 1892
Includes candidates for national, state and local offices. The voter who completed this ballot
voted largely for the candidates of the emerging Silver Party. Horizontal and vertical creases,
some chipping at edges and folds, a few spots of fading; very good.
(300/500)
327. (Nevada) Penrose, Matt R. Pots ‘O Gold. 233 pp. Plates from photographs, including portrait
frontispiece. 7½x5, cloth. First Edition.
Reno, NV: A. Carlisle & Co., [1935]
Nice piece of Nevadiana, written by Penrose, Superintendent of Nevada State Police and the
Warden of the Nevada State Penitentiary. Light edge wear, gilt on spine rubbed a bit; very good.
(100/150)
328. (Nevada) Storey County Tax List for 1896. 4 pp. 13¾x10”.
Virginia City: D.L. Brown, Printer, 1896
Rare listing of the citizens, businesses and mining companies in the Virginia and Gold Hill
Districts of Storey County, Nevada with their valuations. Creased from folding, some wear at
edges, splitting along folds in a few spots; very good.
(300/500)
329. (Nevada) The Humboldt Register. Volume II, Number 48, March 25, 1865. 4 pp. 20¼x13¾”.
Unionville, Nevada: March 25, 1865
Rare mining camp paper, the first paper published in Humboldt County, printed by W.J. Forbes.
Paper browned, creased, splits along folds; very good.
(200/300)
330. (New England) Haynes, George H[enry]. Souvenir of New England’s Great Resorts. Photographs
and drawings, each plate with tissue guard. 7x10, wrappers tied with string.
New York: Moss Engraving Company, [1891]
Brochure with information on 16 hotels in New England. Haynes (1835-1912) was a historian
who worked on promotional brochures, mostly about Maine. Lightly creased edges, a few marks,
stains, spots of soiling, chipping to spine, especially where bound with string; some scattered
foxing to tissue guards; very good.
(100/150)
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331. (New York) Manuscript Document from the Mayor’s Court, City of New York, being the complaint of George
Aston against John Wytt and his wife Margaret for defamation regarding financial affairs. 4 pp., on 4-page folio.
New York: Anno 5, Georgii Regis [1719]
Very wordy but quite fascinating legal document, stating the complaint of George Aston, “a
good tru faithfull credible honest subject of our now Lord the King... [who] was held & reputed
and whereas the said George the art & mastery of a Tanner & Curiur for two years now past
honestly and skillfully within the City of New York...” Various facts are laid out regarding the
purchase of hides, and many other financial matters, including “Margrett...publickly did say and
declare...these other false feigned and defamatory English words following to witt they (him
the said George and the said Jonathan Hunter his brother in law meaning) were both going to
run away if he (the said Jonathan meaning) had not marryed our Bitch (Margery the wife of
the said Jonathan meaning) and I (herselfe the said Margrett meaning) understand he (the said
George meaning) had bought a Negro of you (one John Cracraft...) and I...would advise you...
to get your mooney now for they...are indebted to so many people...” And on and on. A prime
example of legalese in early 18th century colonial America, shedding light on the society of the
time. Just minor aging, near fine.
(500/800)
332. (New York) Two volumes about New York. Includes: Smith, Matthew Hale. Sunshine and Shadow
in New York.718, [2] ad pp. Extra illustrated title page. 8½x5½, green cloth, all edges gilt. Front
hinge cracked. J.B. Burr and Company / R.J. Trumbull & Company, 1868. * Hammond, Jabez D. Life
and Times of Silas Wright, Late Governor of the State of New York. 749 pp. Frontispiece portrait
engraving. Advanced review copy for an editor, inscription written by C.S. Hall on the front free
endpaper, in Aug. 1848. 8¾x5¼, brown cloth. Frontis foxed, some faint dampstaining within, mostly
to margins of many pages.` Hall & Dickson, 1848. Together two volumes.
Various places: 1848-1868
Each with moderate edge wear, both with frayed spine tips; condition varies, see above. Good
to very good.
(100/150)
333. Nobles, Milton. Milton Nobles’ Shop Talk. Photograph frontispiece. 205, [3] ad pp. 7½x4½,
cloth. First Edition.
[Milwaukee]: [Riverside Printing Co.], [c.1890]
Gift inscribed from the author on the front free endpaper, signed “the Author.” Moderate edge
wear; very good.
(100/150)
334. Nordhoff, Charles. Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands. Frontispiece map, many
engravings within text. 9x6½, red pebbled leather, decorated in black, lettered in gilt. First English
Edition.
London: Sampson Low, 1874
Interesting guide to Hawaii’s history, customs, and scenery, in addition to providing many
chapters of Northern California in a variety of subjects; agriculture, dairy farming, Chinese
labor, and Indian reservations. Smith 7339. Covers darkened from handling, edge wear, spine
tips and corners a touch frayed, corners bumped; else very good or better.
(100/150)
335. O’Meara, James. Broderick and Gwin. The Most Extraordinary Contest for a Seat in the Senate...a Brief
History of Early Politics in California... ix, 254 pp. 5¾x3¾, original green cloth. First Edition.
San Francisco: Bacon & Company, 1881
Howes 083. Edge wear, especially to head and heel of spine, a few very faint stains to cloth;
very good.
(100/150)
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336. (Olney, Warren) [Easton, Ethel Olney]. Warren Olney 1841-1921. vii, [5], 103 pp. 9x5½, cloth,
plain paper jacket. First Edition.
No place: [Mrs. Robert E. Easton], [1961]
Signed in the year of publication on the front free endpaper by the editor, Ethel Olney Easton
or E.O.E. She is the cousin of the Warren Olney III who writes the foreword. Warren Olney I
served in the Civil War and was later a prominent California, nominated as Mayor of Oakland,
and admitted to bar of San Francisco in 1869. Slight edge wear and browning to jacket; very
slight edge wear to volume; near fine.
(100/150)
COMPLETE SET OF PACIFIC RAILROAD REPORTS
337. (Pacific Railroad Reports) Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and
Economical Route for A Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made Under the Direction
of the Secretary of War, in [1853-55]. 12 volumes in bound in 13. Extensively illustrated with color
lithograph plates of scenic views, black & white lithographs of geological, botanical & zoological
subjects (including the hand-colored lithographs of birds), graphs & charts, folding maps, etc. (4to)
11x8½, mixed set of period boards and modern cloth, all rebacked with modern brown calf lettered
in gilt. A mix of House and Senate issues.
Washington: 1855-60
Complete set of the quarto edition of the massive compilation of Secretary of War Jefferson
Davis in the largest concerted effort to map the western frontier of the United States to that
time. Four major routes were surveyed, from a northern route terminating at the mouth of the
Columbia River to a southern route running through Texas to San Diego. Superbly illustrated
with color lithographs of the countryside and native peoples of the regions explored, and
with numerous maps detailing areas never before surveyed. This monumental work ranks as
a major landmark in the opening of the west. Among the principal contributors were A.A.
Humphreys, G.K. Warren, Is Ingalls Stevens, J.G. Parke, A.W. Whipple, J.C. Ives, W.H. Emory,
and Spencer F. Baird. The important series of lithographic views of the West, from drawings
by Richard and Edward Kern, Tom Mix Stanley, Charles Koppel and others, presented to the
world some of the first depictions of previously unexplored regions of the West, and some
of its newly settled regions. Wagner-Camp notes, “Despite their flaws, these volumes contain a
monumental collection of scientific information, geographical, zoological, botanical, geological,
of the still mysterious American West. Upon first examination, the volumes seem forbiddingly
disorganized... however these faults are amply compensated by the richness of the material
within.” Howes P3; Wagner-Camp 262-267. Sturdily rebacked or rebound; overall very good or
better. While appearing to be complete, these volumes have not been fully collated and should
be examined, sold as is.
(4000/7000)
Lot 337
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338. Pacificus [attributed to William Ladd]. Appeal to American Christians, On the Practice of War. 28
pp. 9x5½, original printed wrappers. First Edition.
New York: M’Elrath and Bangs, 1830
Published by the Executive Committee of the American Peace Society. A few chips and short
tears to wrappers; some dampstaining; good.
(100/150)
339. Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. Americana Including Lincolniana: Collected by the Late Henry M. Leland...
Public Auction Sale [Catalogue] Tuesday, May 27 at 1:45 and 8 p.m. 99 pp. 9½x6, wrappers. Includes typed
letter on Parke-Bernet letterhead to a San Francisco client who won all but one of her absentee bids,
signed by Charles Retz.
New York: 1952
Interesting (opinion admittedly biased) reference for auction prices realized for the Leland
Lincolniana collection, as this catalogue contains the pencilled hammer price of most lots.
Including the $375 hammer price for a unique ambrotype portrait of Lincoln, taken on
February 27, 1860. Lightly chipped wrapper edges, tear to head and heel of spine, pen writing
on rear cover; lightly foxed title page; else very good.
(100/150)
340. Pelzer, Louis. The Cattlemen’s Frontier: A Record of the Trans-Mississippi Cattle Industry... 351 pp.
Plates. 9¼x6, cloth. First Edition.
Glendale, CA: Arthur H. Clark, 1936
Adams, Herd 1778. Some spots of soiling to covers, spine sunned a bit; bit of rust from old
paperclip to front free endpaper, flyleaf and half title pages; very good.
(100/150)
341. Percy, Adrian. Twice Outlawed: A Personal History of Ed and Lon Maxwell Alias the Williams Brothers.
( 3)-194 pp. 7¼x4¾, original pictorial tan cloth. Second Edition.
Chicago: W.B. Conkey, [1890]
Howes P225; Adams, Six-Guns, 1715 (for 1884 edition). Light wear at edges, lacking front free
endpaper, large ink-stamp on rear free endpaper “Sunday Call Prize Winner”; very good.
(100/150)
342. Perkins, Joseph J. A Business Man’s Estimate of Santa Barbara County, California. Its climate, soils and
products. 33, [3] pp. 8x5½, original blue printed wrappers. Second Edition.
Santa Barbara: Press Steam Books & Job Printing House, 1884
Scarce description of Santa Barbara. Cowan p.881; Rocq 13533. Stained and worn, spine
perished, upper left corner missing from front wrapper and following leaves; fair.
(200/300)
343. (Philippines) Small archive of items from the American occupation of the Philippines. Includes photographs,
military booklets, patches, hat, postcards, etc.
early 1900s
Archive of P.H. Scott of Minnesota during and after his service in the Philippine Islands during
the Spanish-American war and following. Included is a hand-drawn map of the Battle of
Sudlow Heights, fought Jan. 8, 1900 on Cebu Island ginving details such as number of captured
and wounded, locations of forts and structures, etc. Also included are 2 large charcoal drawings
of P.H. Scott and his wife, circa 1900. Very good.
(300/500)
You can bid absentee directly from the item description in
the online version of the catalogue at www.pbagalleries.com.
Or bid during the auction using the Real-Time Bidder.
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344. Phillips, Catherine Coffin. Portsmouth Plaza: The Cradle of San Francisco. xiv, 464 pp. Errata slip
tipped in at rear fly leaves. Profusely illustrated. 10½x7, vellum-backed boards, with gilt-lettered spine.
First Edition.
San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1932
One of 1000 copies, no limitation statement. Bit of darkening to vellum, light edge wear; else
near fine.
(100/150)
345. Phillips, Ulrich Bonnell. Life and Labor in the Old South - with two letters signed by the author. Plates
from photographs, folding map at rear. xix, 375 pp. 8¾x5¾, cloth. First Edition.
Boston: Little, Brown, 1929
Two hand-written letters, dated June 8 and June 17, 1929 from the author to a reader. The
two letters express thanks for the reader’s correspondence on this title, and the second letter
announces the author’s plans to travel the world on an Albert Kahn fellowship. Bit of edge
wear; rubber stamped name on front free endpaper; letters creased where folded, with slight
creasing to edges; very good.
(100/150)
346. Pine, George W. Beyond the West; Containing an Account of Two Years’ Travel in...the Old West... 444
pp. Woodcut plate illustrations by Wevill & Hammar, extra illustrated title page. 7½x5, original brown
cloth, gilt spine, gilt and blind-stamped cover. First Edition.
Utica, NY: T.J. Griffiths, 1870
Very interesting illustration of a beaver spring a trap, among others. Howes P381. Edge wear,
frayed spine tips, joints starting; else very good.
(100/150)
347. Poe, John W. The Death of Billy the Kid. 60 pp. Introduction by Maurice Garland Fulton. Plates
from photographs, including portrait frontispiece. 7x4¼, cloth, dust jacket. First Edition.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1933
Written by Deputy Sheriff John W. Poe who was at the site where Billy the Kid was killed.
Heavily chipped jacket, a few long tears, spots of staining at top edge and bottom of rear panel;
light edge wear to volume; very good volume in good jacket.
(100/150)
348. (Presidential) Three volumes on three Presidents of the United States. Includes: Montgomery, H. The
Life of Major General Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President of the United States. 463 pp. Front joint
starting, ink writing and two small bookplates to front endpapers. 21st Edition. Miller, Orton & Co.,
1857. * Sherburne, John Henry. The Suppressed History of the Administration of John Adams,
(From 1797 to 1801,) As Printed and Suppressed in 1802. 391, 7 ad pp. Walker & Gillis, 1846. *
Seward, William H. Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams, Sixth President of the United
States. With the Eulogy Delivered... 404 pp. Derby, Miller and Company, 1849. Together three full
cloth octavos, with gilt spines.
Various places: Various dates
Each with an engraved portrait frontispiece of the President of the United States. Moderate to
heavy wear, spine tips frayed or starting; foxing; condition varies; overall good to very good.
(100/150)
349. Price, Con (Masachele Opa Barusha). Memories of Old Montana. 154 pp. Plates from photographs.
8¾x5½, red gilt-lettered cloth, dust jacket with wraparound design of artwork by Fred Harman. First
Trade Edition.
Hollywood: Highland Press, [1945]
Signed by the author on a front fly leaf. Jacket chipped, with a few short closed tears, rubbed
on flap folds, four tape repairs on verso of jacket; near fine volume in an otherwise very good
jacket.
(150/250)
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350. Prince, L[eBaron] Bradford. Historical Sketches of New Mexico From the Earliest Records to the
American Occupation. 327 pp. 7½x5, original blindstamped black cloth, gilt spine. First Edition.
New York / Kansas City: Leggat Brothers / Ramsey, Millett & Hudson, 1883
Probably the most significant of the many titles written on New Mexico’s history by LeBaron
Prince (1840-1922). Covers moderately rubbed, touch of fraying to spine head, gilt dulled;
hinges starting, evidence of a neatly removed bookplate on front pastedown; else very good.
(100/150)
351. (Puerto Rico) Annual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1900. Part 13.
Report of the Military Governor of Porto Rico on Civil Affairs. 834 pp. Maps, plates, photographs, etc. (8vo)
original black cloth. First Edition.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1902
Report spans the years 1898-1900. Binding well worn, partially detached; stub tears to folding
map and plates; fair only. Sold as is.
(100/150)
352. Rainey, George. No Man’s Land: The Historic Story of a Landed Orphan - two copies. Two copies of
the books. 245 pp. Illustrated from photograph plates. 8½x5½, red cloth, one in a dust jacket. Front
free endpaper with author’s signature rubberstamped. First Edition.
Enid, Oklahoma: 1937
Adams, Herd 1855. Jacket has a few 1½” closed tears to edges, one repaired with tape on verso,
chipped and lightly creased edges; each volume with very light edge wear; very good volumes;
very good jacket.
(100/150)
353. (Ranching) Three volumes on ranching. Includes: Weis, G. Stock Raising in the Northwest 1884. 7x5,
cloth-backed boards. Bookplate. One of 500 copies. The Branding Iron Press, 1951. * Robinson,
Clarence G. Ranching in the Gay ‘90’s. 8x5, cloth. [D.W. Beatie and Clarence C. Robinson, 1951]. *
Hastings, Frank S. A Ranchman’s Recollections: An Autobiography... 7½x5, cloth. Breeder’s Gazette,
1921. Together three volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Light shelf wear to each; generally very good.
(100/150)
354. Rather, Lois Foster Rodecape. Railway in the Valley. Plates from photographs and artwork, head
and tail pieces. 9x6½, cloth-backed boards, dust jacket. One of 100 copies.
Oakland, CA: Rather Press, [1973]
Jacket a bit yellowed with very light chipping at edges; stain on top edge of page 67 (small drip
of coffee?); very good.
(100/150)
355. Rather, Lois. West is West: Rudyard Kipling in San Francisco. 10x6, cloth-backed boards. One of 151
copies. First Edition.
Oakland, CA: Rather Press, 1976
Signed by Lois and Clifton Rather on front fly leaf. Tiny bump to bottom edge of front board,
slight smudge on front fly leaf; else fine.
(100/150)
356. Read, J. Marion. A History of the California Academy of Medicine 1870 to 1930. 10x7, leather-backed
boards, gilt spine. One of 957 copies printed, out of series. First Edition.
San Francisco: [Grabhorn Press], 1930
Signed on front pastedown by Dwight L. Wilbur, dated January 1939. Dwight Wilbur was the
son of Ray Lyman Wilbur, the third President of Stanford University and Secretary of the
Interior under President Herbert Hoover. Dwight was a physician and was later President of the
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American Medical Association, as was his father. Spine sunned with some soiling including a 1”
dampstain on heel, boards sunned a bit; else near fine.
(100/150)
357. Rice, Howard C., Jr. and Anne S.K. Brown, editors. The American Campaigns of Rochambeau’s
Army: 1780, 1781, 1782, 1783. 2 volumes. 11¼x9¼, black cloth, dust jackets, publisher’s slipcase.
First Edition.
Princeton / Providence: Princeton University / Brown University Presses, 1972
Volume I: The Journals of Clermont-Crèvocoeur, Verger, and Berthier; Volume II: Itineraries
and Maps and Views. Slipcase with scuff marks to paper labels, rubbed with some shelf wear;
jacket spines slightly discolored; fine volumes in near fine jackets and slipcase.
(100/150)
358. Rideout, Mrs. J[acob] B[arzilla]. Six Years on the Border; Or, Sketches of Frontier Life. 221 pp.
Three woodcut plates, including frontispiece. 6½x4½, original dark green cloth, gilt spine, covers
decorated in black and blind. First Edition.
Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [1883]
Written by the wife of a preacher, who spend years in remote settlements on the plains. Spine
rubbed; very good.
(100/150)
359. Royce, Josiah. American Commonwealths: California. From the Conquest in 1846 to the Second Vigilance
Committee in San Francisco. A Study of American Character. xv, 513, [12] ad pp. Fold out color map of
California frontispiece. 7x4½, brown cloth, gilt-lettered cover and spine. First Edition.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1886
From the American Commonwealths series edited by Horace E. Scudder, this volume on
California written by the Assistant Professor of philosophy at Harvard. Light edge wear;
bookplate on front pastedown, offsetting to front endpapers from a laid in newspaper article
from a 1959 Oakland Tribune about the author; else near fine.
(100/150)
360. Rudolph, E.L. Confederate Broadside Verse: A Bibliography and Finding List of Confederate Broadside
Ballads and Songs. 118, [1] pp. Facsimiles from broadsides. 9x5½, cloth. One of 199 copies printed.
New Braunfels, TX: Book Farm, 1950
From Heartman’s Historical Series, this is No. 76. Edge wear, some dirt soiling; endpapers
foxed, ink inscription on front free endpaper; some smudging and creasing to last few pages;
else very good.
(100/150)
361. Rush, Richard. Occasional Productions, Political, Diplomatic, and Miscellaneous. 535 pp. Engraved
portrait frontispiece; facsimile leaf. (8vo) 9¼x5¾, original brown cloth. First Edition.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1860
Clipped signature of Richard Rush mounted to half title. Rush was the 8th U.S. Secretary of the
Treasury under John Quincy Adams, the 8th U.S. Attorney General under Madison and Monroe,
he would later serve as Minister to France. Some light wear and soiling to cloth; dampstain to a
few leaves at front; good.
(150/250)
362. Ryan, Marah Ellis. The Flute of the Gods. (xiv), 338 pp. 24 gravure plates after photographs by
Edward S. Curtis. 8¼x5½, original pictorial cloth, photographic illustration on front. First Trade
Edition.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, [1909]
A variant issue, approximately ¼” taller than copies we have previously offered. Signed by the
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author on fly title. Ryan’s novel of the Native Americans of the southwest and their encounters
with the Spanish missionaries and explorers. Vividly illustrated with the photographs of Edward
Curtis. Spine ends pulled, edges worn, hinges cracked; tear to contents leaf; good.
(150/250)
TWO LITHOGRAPHS BY CHARLES SCHREYVOGEL
363. Schreyvogel, Charles. Color lithograph - “Attack at Dawn”. Hand-finished color lithograph on
stiff card, 14x19¾. Signed in the print at lower right, impressed copyright stamp at lower left.
No place: 1904
Image of the U.S. Cavalry attacking an Indian Camp. Provenance: Formerly hung in the famous
Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Frame from its Brown Derby days present
but with a significant amount of wear. Some light wear at edges, colors a bit muted; very good.
(300/500)
364. Schreyvogel, Charles. Color lithograph - “My Bunkie”. Hand-finished color lithograph on stiff
card, 14x19¾. Signed in the print and with impressed copyright stamp at lower right.
No place: 1901
Image of three U.S. Cavalry soldiers on horseback with a fourth attempting to mount behind
the rider of the lead horse while at full gallop. Provenance: Formerly hung in the famous Brown
Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Frame from its Brown Derby days present but
with a significant amount of wear. Heavy water damage and mildew, board warped; fair.
(300/500)
365. (Sheet Music) Five pieces of sheet music relating to California. Includes: Ripples from the Sacramento
Waltz. Composed by Miss M. McNaughton. (Dedicated to Mrs. E. B. Crocker) 1887. * Pardee’s
Grand March. By Weston P. Truesdall. Photo of Hon. Geo. C. Pardee on cover. 1902. * The Stricken
City. By Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Written Expressly for the Hearst San Francisco Relief Fund. Cover
pictorial of weeping angel over S.F. in flames. May 27, 1906. * My California Queen: A Song for the
Beautiful Napa Valley. Words & Music by Ivan G. Martin. Sepia photo of ivy-covered mill on cover
(Bale Grist Mill, near Saint Helena). 1907. * San Francisco Panama 1915 March. By Damasus G.
Gallur. 2 photos of S.F. on cover. 1915. Together, 5 pieces of sheet music.
California: 1887-1915
A few edge tears and chips, overall very good.
(400/600)
366. Sheridan, P[hilip] H. Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan, General United States Army. 2 volumes.
Illustrated with wood engravings and maps, some folding. 9x5¾, original gilt decorated green cloth.
First Edition.
New York: Charles L. Webster, 1888
After serving with distinction in the Civil War, most notably as commander of the Union
cavalry, Sheridan was transferred west, where he oversaw the settling of the Indians on
reservations. He eventually rose to command the United States Army. Bookplate of noted
collector John M. Carroll in front free endpaper of each volume. Light wear and soiling to cloth,
binding detached along front hinge in Volume 2, other hinges cracked; fair only. Sold as is.
(100/150)
RARE WORK ON WESTERN OUTLAWS
367. Shinn, Charles Howard. Graphic Description of Pacific Coast Outlaws. Thrilling Exploits of their ArchEnemy Sheriff Harry N. Morse. 32 pp. Portrait frontispiece. 6¾x4¾, original printed wrappers (wrapper
text is an advertisement for Morse’s San Francisco Detective Agency). First Edition.
San Francisco: R.R. Patterson, [c. 1890]
Morse served for fourteen years as sheriff of “Alamedy” County, and had desperate encounters
with Joaquin and his cousin Procopio, Bojorques, One-eyed Jack, the Medina murderers, Soto,
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Tiburcio Vasquez, and many others. Adams calls this work “A very rare little book dealing with
Vasquez, Murieta, and other California outlaws of Spanish descent.” Also includes two letters from Morse’s granddaughter, Mrs. Ethel de la Montanya Newell, to Joseph Henry Jackson
regarding this pamphlet and Jackson’s treatment of Sheriff Morse in his writings. Howes S415;
Adams 150, 124; Adams Six Guns 2001. Wrappers a touch browned at edges; else fine.
(1000/1500)
368. Shuck, Oscar T., editor. Representative and Leading Men of the Pacific: Being Original Sketches of the
Lives...of Principal Men...To Which is Added Their Speeches...Including the Happiest Forensic Efforts of Baker,
Randolph, McDougall, T. Starr King... 702 pp. Engraved plates, largely portraits. 9x5½, original cloth,
gilt spine. First Edition.
San Francisco: Bacon and Company, 1870
Important collection of biographies by California’s leading writers of the time. Includes an
engraved view of San Francisco in 1849. Edge wear, spine sunned with a touch of fraying at
tips, starting to peel from front joint; foxing to plates, generally at margins, but also extending
into a few images, including frontispiece, light offsetting from plates; very good.
(100/150)
369. [Silliman, Benjamin]. Remarks made on a Tour, between Hartford and Quebec. 443 pp. With 9 copperengraved plates, including the frontispiece, from drawings by D. Wadsworth; title-page vignette.
6¾x4, later morocco, marbled endpapers. Second Edition.
New Haven: S. Converse, 1824
Detailed and interesting narrative, with much on the past conflicts between the British and
Americans, and finely engraved plates. In ownership signature of John Campbell to title-page;
pencil inscription initialed by Charles Deane to front flyleaf. Howes S459. Spine well worn, front
joint cracked, rear cover detached though there was an earlier leather repair; some foxing and
staining to earlier leaves; good condition.
(250/350)
370. Simms, W. Gilmore. The Life of Francis Marion. 347 pp. Wood engraved frontispiece, extra
illustrated title page. 7½x4½, original blindstamped brown cloth, spine decorated and lettered in gilt.
New York: Geo. F. Cooledge & Brother, [1844] (but post-1845)
Title page reads “tenth edition,” however this is the second of three editions that were
published by Geo. F. Cooledge. A highly regarded biography of the Swamp Fox, here a reissue
of an earlier publication by Henry G. Langley, it has been reprinted many times since. BAL
18086. Spine tips and corners frayed; rear hinge cracked; foxed; else very good.
(100/150)
371. (Spanish-American War) War veteran’s certificate of service. Lithographed certificate of service issued
to Harry H. Morris, 19x24”. Illustrations by Harry R. Hopps.
[San Francisco]: Britton & Rey, c.1899
Harry H. Morris served as a musician in Company G in the Spanish-American war. Lightly
creased edges, creased from rolling, light dampstains at top edge and top left corner, a few very
short closed tears, one longer tear on left edge (1½”); else very good.
(250/350)
372. Speer, William. The Oldest and the Newest Empire: China and the United States. 681, 7 ad pp.
Frontispiece, and numerous plates after sketches. 8½x5½, original brown cloth, gilt spine. First
Edition, First Issue.
Hartford / San Francisco: S.S. Scranton and Company / H.H. Bancroft & Co., 1870
In 1852 the author travelled to California to assist Chinese immigrants. Important account of
the relations between China and the United States. Matches the first issue imprint as stated
by Sabin 89258. Light edge wear, front joint repaired with glue, rear joint starting; front hinge
cracked; else very good.
(100/150)
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373. (Sports) Two volumes on sports. Includes: White, W. Dustin. The Book of Winter Sports. Plates
from photographs, diagrams. 8x5, cloth decorated in gold, white and black, dust jacket. Presentation
inscription on front free endpaper from the author. Houghton Mifflin, 1925. * Knauff, Theo. C.
Athletics for Physical Culture. Figures, drawings, photographs. 7¼x4½, cloth. J. Selwin Tait & Sons,
[1894].
Various places: Various dates
Knauff ’s illustrated work includes very detailed instructions on sports such as bicycling,
swimming and baseball. White’s volume includes, “Every branch of winter sports...” Jacket
price clipped with edge wear, spine browned; each volumes with edge wear and some foxing;
Knauff ’s text block a bit shaken, rubberstamps to front free endpaper; very good.
(100/150)
374. (Stagecoach Press) Two limited editions published by the Stagecoach Press. Includes: Rittenhouse, Jack
D. Outlaw Days at Cabezon, New Mexico. 28 pp. 6½x5, wrappers. One of 150 copies of a special
advanced edition. Signed on limitation by the author. 1964. * Schaefer, Jack. The Great Endurance
Horse Race. 59 pp. 6½x5, cloth, dust jacket. One of 750 copies. 1963.
Santa Fe: Stagecoach Press, 1963-64
Near fine.
(100/150)
375. Stanger, Frank M. Sawmills in the Redwoods: Logging in the San Francisco Peninsula 1849-1967.
Illustrated from photographs, drawings, and maps, including folding facsimile map at rear. 10x7,
decorated green cloth, gilt spine.
San Mateo County Historical Association, 1967
Includes a laid in folded advertisement and order form for membership in the association. Fine.
(100/150)
RARE 18TH CENTURY ARTILLERY MANUAL
376. Stevens, William. A System for the Discipline of the Artillery of the United States of America, Or, The
Young Artillerist’s Pocket Companion. Volume 1 only [all published]. 14, (13)-260 pp. 24 engraved plates.
6½x4, original full calf, red morocco spine label. First Edition.
New York: William A. Davis, 1797
Important work on the early military tactics of the United States, intended as the first volume
of a three-volume work, the subsequent volumes of which were never issued. The author was
a captain of artillery during the American Revolution. Evans 32878; Sabin 91568. Extremities
worn, lacking free endpapers; one plate with a 3” tear into image; foxing throughout; else very
good.
(800/1200)
377. Stillman, Charles. Charles Stillman 1810-1875. Photogravures, including frontispiece, folding
family tree. 9x6½, navy linen, gilt spine, top edges gilt.
New York: Chauncey Devereux Stillman, 1956
No. 7 of 505 copies. Fine.
(100/150)
378. Stowe, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom’s Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly. 2 volumes. 312; 322
pp. (8vo) 7½x4¾, original brown cloth, gilt decoration on front covers, title in gilt on spines. First
Edition, Early Printing. “Seventieth Thousand”.
Boston: John P. Jewett, 1852
In addition to being one of the most influential books ever written, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was also
one of the most popular; as Sabin notes, “During [1852] there were numerous reissues from the
plates of the first edition, also in two volumes, with the addition of the words ‘Tenth’ to ‘One
Hundred and Twentieth Thousand.” Corners showing, spines chipped with Vol. II lacking about
a third of the spine strip; leaning, some foxing and soiling, a few signatures sprung; good.
(500/800)
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379. Strickland, Rex W. El Paso in 1854...With a 30-Page Handwritten Newsletter by Frederic Augustus Percy
Entitled El Sabio Sembrador... Facsimile newsletter, full page map, color plate, color illustrations within
text. (4to) original orange buckram lettered in black.
El Paso: Texas Western Press, 1969
Book designed by Carl Hertzog. Front hinge a bit strained; near fine.
(100/150)
380. Sturge, Joseph. A Visit to the United States in 1841. 235, xciii appendix pp. 7¼x4½, original black
cloth, gilt spine. First American Edition.
Boston: Dexter S. King, 1842
The author’s preface to the English edition (same preface included in this edition as well) with
these words; “In visiting the United States, the objects which preferred the chief claim to my
attention were the universal abolition of slavery, and the promotion of international peace.”
Sabin 93263. Slight loss of cloth at spine tips and corners, faint dampstaining and rubbing to
covers; ink inscription on front free endpaper; else very good.
(100/150)
MAGNIFICENT LARGE LITHOGRAPH OF THE SUTRO BATHS
381. (Sutro Baths) Large Lithograph of Sutro Baths, Interior View. Color lithograph on several sheets,
approximately 73”x80”, linen backed, wooden rollers.
[San Francisco]: Printer unknown, [c. 1896]
Famous lithograph image of
the Sutro Baths with bathers
lined along the railings and
spectators in the viewing
gallery, a small number of
patrons actually in the water
of the pools. In 1896, the
Sutro Baths was opened
to the public as the world’s
largest indoor swimming
pool establishment. Built
on western edge of San
Francisco by entrepreneur
and San Francisco
mayor, Adolph Sutro, the
breathtakingly vast glass,
iron, wood, and reinforced
concrete structure was mostly
hidden in a small beach inlet
below the Cliff House which
was also owned by Adolph
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Sutro. A visitor to the baths
had a choice of 7 different
swimming pools (one fresh water and six salt water baths ranging in temperatures) and could
visit a museum displaying Sutro’s large and varied personal collection of artifacts, a concert hall,
and at one time, an ice skating rink. During high tides, water would flow directly into the pools
from the nearby ocean, recycling the two million gallons of water in about an hour. Both the
Cliff House and the former Baths site are now a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation
Area and operated by the United States National Park Service. A few small tears and loss of
paper, some wear and loss where formerly creased; overall very good.
(10000/15000)
The Buyer’s Premium will be 20% for bids up to $100,000
and 15% for that portion over $100,000.
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382. (Sutter, Johann August) The Diary of Johann August Sutter. Introduction by Douglas S. Watson.
Illustrated with portraits, facsimile document and a folding color plate. 7½x5, boards, plain dust
jacket, slipcase.
San Francisco: Grabhorn Press, 1932
One of 500 copies printed. Howes S1154. Some discoloration of boards on bottom of front
and rear covers, front joint worn a bit; offsetting to endpapers; very good to near fine.
(100/150)
383. Tevis, A.H. Beyond the Sierras; Or, Observations on the Pacific Coast. Frontispiece, plates. 7x4½, full
green cloth, spine gilt, cover decoration in gilt, all edges gilt. First Edition.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1877
Chapter titles include, “A Land of Milk and Honey,” “North of the Bay,” and “Incidents and
Observations in Arizona.” Touch of fraying at spine tips and corners; hinges cracked; else very
good.
(100/150)
384. (Texas) Four Books on Texas. Includes: Siringo, Cha[rle]s A. A Lone Star Cowboy. 7¾x5, cloth.
[The Author], 1919. * Gray, Frank S. Pioneering in Southwest Texas. 8¾x5½, cloth, dust jacket (priceclipped). Signed by author on title page. [Steck Company, 1949]. * Strong, Henry W. My Frontier
Days & Indian Fights on the Plains of Texas. 8¾x5½, cloth-backed wrappers. No publisher, [1926].
* Miller, Townsend. A Letter From Texas. 9½x6, paper over boards, dust jacket. Business card of first
Public Relations Manager for Neiman Marcus, Marihelen McDuff, laid in. Neiman-Marcus, 1944.
Together four volumes.
Various places: Various dates
Short closed tears to dust jackets and some chipping; edge wear to each volume; condition
varies a bit; generally very good.
(100/150)
385. (Texas) Three books published by the Texas Folk-Lore Society. Includes: Texas and Southwestern Lore.
Second Printing. [1934]. * Spur-of-the-Cock. 1933. * Texian Stomping Grounds. 1941. Each edited by
J. Frank Dobie. Uniformly bound in red cloth, with cover vignette and lettering in gilt.
Austin: Texas Folk-Lore Society, 1933-1941
Numbers VI, XI, and XVII from the Society Publications. Near fine.
(100/150)
386. (Texas Express Company) Texas Express Company. Tariff to Points Beyond this Company’s Territory. 18
pp. 8¾x5¾, original printed wrappers.
Houston: W.H. Coyle, Stationer and Printer, 1881
Rate booklet for use by employees of the Texas Express Company when shipments had to be
subcontracted to other carriers, such as Wells, Fargo & Co. Two supplementary flyers, indicating
changes or adjustments, dated 1883 and 1883, are included. Interestingly, the shareholders in the
Texas Express Company sued Wells, Fargo in 1900, claiming the latter company had reneged on
the receipt-sharing arrangement they had and seized control of the Texas company. Wrappers
chipped around edges, as also the two flyers, else very good.
(500/800)
387. Thwaites, Reuben Gold, editor. Early Western Travels, 1748-1846. Volume 25 Only. [7] pp. 81
plates, folding map. (Folio) 20x15, rebound in green cloth. First Edition.
Cleveland: Arthur H. Clark Company, 1906
The rare atlas volume reproducing plates by Charles Bodmer in illustration of his travels with
Maximilian, Prince of Wied. Ex-library with stamps on endpapers, in margin of one plate and
on map; additional markings and attempts at obscuring other library markings on title page.
Soiling to cloth, some smudging in plate margins, some chipping and short tears at top margin
of a few plates; map irregularly creased and with short tears, a few with tape repairs; good only.
(1000/1500)
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388. Tucker, Patrick T. Riding the High Country. 210 pp. Color frontispiece with printed tissue-guard;
eight plates after photographs and sketches; illustrated endpapers. (Small 8vo) red cloth, printed
patterned dust jacket. First Trade Edition.
Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1933
Howes T400. Lightly rubbed jacket edges; very slight edge wear and darkening to cloth; ink gift
inscription on front free endpaper; very good volume in a near fine jacket.
(150/250)
389. (Union Pacific Railway Company) Ledger of Expense Vouchers from the Union Pacific Railway. Dozens
of Union Pacific Railway Expense Vouchers bound into a ledger volume. 11¼x8½”, period half
sheep.
1891
Expense vouchers for various Union Pacific agents and offices in western states and territories.
Covers detached, spine deteriorated, some wear at edges; else very good.
(400/600)
390. (University of California Berkeley) Volume IX of the Blue and Gold, 1882. 242 pp. Mounted
albumen photograph frontispiece. 9¼x5¾, original printed wrappers.
San Francisco: Bacon & Company, 1882
Scarce early UC Berkeley yearbook. Wrappers heavily chipped, spine repaired with cloth tape;
internally very good.
(150/250)
391. Van Denburgh, Elizabeth Douglas. My Voyage in the United States Frigate “Congress”. Plates from
photographs, artwork, and portraits; folding facsimile letters. 8x5, gilt decorated cloth. First Edition.
New York: Desmond FitzGerald, Inc., [1913]
Presentation copy inscribed from the author to her sister, Mrs. Mary Hubbard Temple, with
association materials laid in, including: Prospectus for the book, two newspaper clippings
regarding the book, and two postcards with photographs of the author. At the inscription on
the front free endpaper, is a pasted portrait photograph of the author. Narrative of a 221 day
voyage upon a US ship-of-war, from a woman who later became a prominent figure in San
Francisco and Los Gatos. Edge wear, marks, and rubbing to cloth; very good.
(100/150)
392. Van Nostrand, Jeanne. San Francisco, 1806-1906 in Contemporary Paintings, Drawings and Watercolors.
5 3 plates, most in color. 12x9, cloth, cover vignette in red and lettered in gilt. One of 500 copies
printed by Lawton and Alfred Kennedy. First Edition.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1975
Included is printed card from publisher stating the limitation (3x5”). BCC 150. Fine.
(100/150)
393. (Vanderbilt System) The “Vanderbilt System” for Shippers and Travellers Between the Atlantic Seabord
and the West, Northwest and the Southwest. [3] ad, 112, [2], 21 pp. 8 full page photographs, several maps,
woodcuts in text and ads. (Oblong 4to) 8½x11¾, original green cloth stamped in gilt and black. First
Edition.
New York: F.B. Miller, 1887
Describes one of the important early railroad “trusts”, incorporating the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad; West Shore Railroad; New York & Harlem Railroad; Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern Railroad; “Nickel Plate Line” (New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway);
“Bee Line” (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, etc.); the Michigan Central and Canada Southern
Railroads and the Boston & Albany Railroad. Some wear and soiling to cloth, front hinge open,
large inkstamp of W.B. Jerome, General Western Passenger Agent on front pastedown and
flyleaf, front free endpaper creased and torn; else good.
(150/250)
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VENEGAS’S HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA
394. Venegas, Miguel. A Natural and Civil History of California: Containing an Accurate Description of
that Country, Its Soils, Mountains, Harbours, Lakes, Rivers and Seas; Its Animals, Vegetables, Minerals and
Famous Fishery for Pearls. The Customs of Inhabitants, Their Religion, Government and Manner of Living before
Their Conversion to the Christian Religion by the Missionary Jesuits. Together with Accounts of the Several Voyages
and Attempts Made for Settling California, and Taking Actual Surveys of that Country, Its Gulf and Coast of
the South-sea. 2 volumes. [20], 455; [8], 387 pp. With 8 copper-engraved illustrations on four plates
(including one duplicate); 2 folding copper-engraved maps of California (including one duplicate).
8x5, period full calf, spines gilt, morocco lettering pieces. First Edition in English
London: James Rivington & James Fletcher, 1759
The second volume contains a duplicate of the map found in Volume 1 as well as a duplicate
of the plate found at page 36 in Volume 1 (Coyote and California Deer). The plate called
for at page 141 in Volume 2 (Martyrdom of Carranco and Tamaral) is not present. One of
the cornerstones of the study of California
history, called the “First attempt at a history
of California. Based, by the anonymous editor,
Father Andres Marco Burriel, on Venegas 1739
MS., but incorporating information from other
sources...” - Howes. Cowan calls the work
“the foundation of a library of Californiana.”
The map (of which there are 2 copies in the
present copy) is titled “An Accurate Map of
California, drawn by the Society of Jesuits,”
engraved by J. Gibson for this English edition,
is the same as that in the 1757 three-volume
Spanish first edition, but without the vignettes
surrounding the map. Wheat notes it as “a welldrawn map, showing the missions and Indian
towns of Pimeria Alta...” Cowan p.658; Hill,
Pacific Voyages, p.307; Howes V69; (Wheat,
Transmississippi 138, Vol. I p.85); Zamorano 80
#78. Some wear to extremities, joints repaired,
front hinges repaired, rear hinges cracked;
repaired tears on flyleaf and frontispiece in first
volume, one leaf (Volume 2, page 227/228)
with a marginal tear extending just slightly in
to text block, light foxing, modern ink gift
inscription on front free endpapers; else very
good.
Lot 394
(2500/3500)
395. (Vermont) Some Early Vermont Invitations from the Collection of Bella C. Landauer. [10], [32] facsimiles
pp. 9½x6, cloth-backed decorative boards. One of 60 copies.
New York: Privately Printed at the Harbor Press, 1930
Gift inscription from the author on front free endpaper, dated 1943. No. 14 of 60 copies
printed. Early American invitations to balls and dances. Edge wear, boards slightly yellowed;
very good.
(100/150)
396. Walgamott, Charles Shirley. Six Decades Back: A Series of Historical Sketches of Early Days in
Idaho. 358 pp. Color frontispiece, plates of art by R.H. Hall. 9x5½, cloth, dust jacket.
Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers, 1936
Howes W31. Jacket edges lightly chipped, few short closed tears, bits of foxing near edges and
on spine, spine creased down the middle, spot on front panel rubbed; very slight edge wear to
volume; near fine volume in very good jacket.
(150/250)
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397. (Washington) Broadside for Seattle Druggist Stewart & Holmes Drug Co. Broadside advertisement,
approximately 17x6¼”.
[Seattle]: Stewart & Holmes Drug Co., [1890s?]
Advertisement for Dr. Garnett’s Red Blood and Nerve Pills for Pale People. Distributed by
Seattle druggist Stewart & Holmes Drug Co. Pinhole in top margin; else fine.
(200/300)
398. (Washington, George) Fitzpatrick, John C., compiler. Calendar of the Correspondence of George
Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, With the Continental Congress [With the Officers].
4 volumes only (of 5), lacking the first volume of the second part. 10¼x7¼, original red cloth. First
Edition.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1906; 1915
First volume contains a calendar of correspondence between Washington and the Continental
Congress; remaining volumes (Volumes 2,3,4 of Part 2) contain the calendar of correspondence
between Washington and his officers. Light wear and soiling to cloth, a few hinges cracking;
else very good.
(100/150)
399. (Washington, George) [Johnston, F. and W. Hamilton, editors]. The Washingtoniana: Containing a
Sketch of the Life and Death of the Late Gen. George Washington; with a Collection of Elegant Eulogies, Orations,
Poems, &c. Sacred to His Memory. Also, an Appendix Comprising all His Most Valuable Public Papers, and His
Last Will and Testament. 320, 78, [401]-411 pp. Stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait by D. Edwin.
8¼x5, period calf, modern rebacking. First Edition
Lancaster: William Hamilton, 1802
Among the interesting features is the list of subscribers at end, beginning with those living in
Pennsylvania listed by county and town, then those in other states or “scattered.” Howes J162;
Sabin 36361. Boards worn at edges; light foxing; very good.
(400/600)
400. (Washington) Hawthorne, Julian, editor. History of Washington: The Evergreen State. From Early
Dawn to Daylight. 2 volumes. 709; 676 pp. Illustrated from photographs including frontispieces, and
steel engravings. 10x6½, black half-morocco and cloth with gilt-lettered spine, all edges gilt.
New York: American Historical Publishing Co., 1893
Spine faded to light brown, moderate to heavy edge wear, some morocco peeling off; joints
cracked or shaken; else internally very good.
(150/250)
401. (Washington) Hunt, Herbert and Kaylor, Floyd C. Washington West of the Cascades. 3 volumes.
536; 672; 651 pp. Illustrated from photographs. 10½x7, black half morocco with green cloth and
gilt-lettered spine, all edges marbled.
Chicago: S. J. Clarke, 1917
Hard to find set of volumes. Volume 1 is history, Volume 2 and 3 are biographies. Moderate
edge and spine wear; internally near fine.
(300/500)
402. Watson, Douglas S., ed. California in the Fifties. Contains 50 views of cities and mining towns in
California and the West after early San Francisco lithographs. Oblong, 12x18¼, half-morocco with a
gilt-lettered morocco cover label. Limited Edition, one of 100 copies on Alexandra Japan paper, from
a total edition of 1000. Does not include loose portfolio of plates.
San Francisco: John Howell, 1936
The reproductions of the lithographs were done in lithotone by A. Carlisle & Co., successors to
Britton & Rey, who produced most of the lithographs originally. Moderate wear to extremities,
spine tips and corners a touch frayed, white marks and rubbing to covers; very good.
(200/300)
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403. (Webster, Daniel, his copy) Jones, George. The History of Ancient America, Anterior to the Time of
Columbus. [xviii], 461, [1], [1] ad pp. Engraved frontispiece and additional title page.
London: Longman, Brown, et al, 1843
Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “To The Honble. Daniel Webster, Secretary of State of
the United States, This volume is presented with sentiments of profound regard & admiration
by The Author. London: 1843”. Webster’s bookplate on front pastedown endpaper. Spine faded
and worn, front cover loosely attached, front joint and hinge cracked, rear hinge with glue
repair, rear free endpapers adhered; good.
(200/300)
404. (Western Americana) Six volumes on the West. Includes: Shuck, Oscar T., editor. Eloquence of the
Far West. No. 1. Masterpieces of E.D. Baker. Published by the Editor, 1899. * Bryant, Edwin. What
I Saw in California: Being the Journal of a Tour... Heavily foxed, hinges cracked. Fourth Edition.
D. Appleton, 1848. * Fitzgerald, O.P. California Sketches. Second Edition. Southern Methodist
Publishing House, 1880. * Warren, Eliza Spalding. Memoirs of the West: The Spalding. [Marsh
Printing Company, 1916]. * Nordhoff, Charles. California: For Health, Pleasure, and Residence. Ink
inscription on title page in year of publication. Harper & Brothers, 1875. * Jackson, Joseph Henry,
editor. The Western Gate: A San Francisco Reader. Signed by the editor. Cloth-backed boards, dust
jacket. Farrar, Straus and Young, [1952]. Together six volumes, five bound in full cloth.
Various places: Various dates
Edge wear, corners bumped; some with ownership rubberstamp to front pastedowns or
endpapers; condition varies; generally very good overall. Sold as is.
(100/150)
405. Wetmore, Helen Cody. Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of Col. William F. Cody (“Buffalo
Bill”). Photograph frontispiece, plates with drawings. (8vo) original brown cloth, lettered in gilt with
embossed buffalo head on front cover. First Edition.
[Duluth]: [Duluth Press Printing Co.], [1899]
An important memoir, written by his sister. Howes W297. Head and heel of spine repaired,
light edge wear; front hinge repaired; ink ownership inscriptions (one dated 1900) on front free
endpaper and first blank flyleaf; else internally near fine.
(100/150)
406. Wheildon, William W. New History of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, Its Purpose, Conduct,
and Result. 56 pp. Folding map at rear. 9x6, wrappers. Second Edition.
Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1875
Front wrapper inscribed to Hon. Samuel C. Cobb from the author. Edge wear, stain on rear
wrapper, spine deteriorated, signatures detaching; else very good.
(100/150)
You can bid absentee directly from the item description in
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Or bid during the auction using the Real-Time Bidder.
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RARE SAN FRANCISCO WHISKEY ADVERTISEMENT
407. (Whiskey Advertisement) Golden Rule
Bourbon Whiskey, Braunschweiger & Co. San
Francisco. Color lithographed advertisement.
25x18½, matted & framed under plexiglass.
San Francisco: Mutual Label & Litho Co.,
c.1890
Large, striking color advertisement for
Golden Rule whiskey, imported from
Kentucky, sold under license by Herman
Braunschweiger. A dapper young man
is letting the liquor play its magic on a
young lady, as he pours her a glass. small,
unobtrusive tear at center, else very good, not
examined out of frame.
(500/800)
Lot 407
408. Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military and Naval
Encyclopaedia, Comprising Technical Terms, Sketches
of Distinguished Officers, Historical Accounts of all
North American Indians... [x], 1386 pp. (12mo)
6¼x4¾, modern blue cloth. First Edition.
Headquarters, Eighth Infantry, U.S. Army: 1879
A rare and monumental work containing
more than 17,000 entries. A modern binding
on previously unbound sheets; fine.
(150/250)
409. Willey, Samuel H. The Transition Period of California From a Province of Mexico in 1846 to a State of
the American Union in 1850. 7½x4½, maroon cloth, lettered in black. First Edition.
San Francisco: Whitaker and Ray Company, 1901
Inscribed from the author on front free endpaper. Note reads, “General N.P. Chipman, with the
very kind regards of The Author, San Francisco, May 8, 1901.” Edge wear, spine sunned; very
good.
(100/150)
410. (Wisconsin) First [& Second] Annual Report and Collections of the State Historical Society ofWisconsin for
the year 1854. 160, 548 pp. 8¼x5¼, later half morocco & cloth.
Madison: Beriah Brown, Printer, 1855 & 1856
First two annual reports of the Society, taken up largely with printings of important early
accounts of the territory and state, with much elusive source material. Quite scarce - OCLC lists
only three libraries with copies. Spine strip largely perished, joints cracked, other cover wear;
occasional foxing including to title-pages, good condition.
(400/600)
411. Wood, Nicholas. A Practical Treatise on Rail-Roads, and Interior Communication in General. 584 pp. 3
wood-cut plate; folding chart; 9 folding engraved plates at rear. (8vo) 9x5¾m original cloth-backed
boards. First American Edition.
Philadelphia: Carey & Lea, 1832
From the second London edition. Rear joint split, front joint starting, spine label chipped, some
wear and soiling to boards; dampstain at front, foxing; else good.
(100/150)
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412. (World War I) Kroll, Lieut. H.D. Kelly Field in the Great World War. 221 pp. 12x8½, original cloth.
Second Edition.
San Antonio: H.D. Kroll, 1919
A history of the Air Force base at Kelly Field in San Antonio, one of the more important
training bases in the United States. Some soiling to cloth, binding a bit shaken; very good.
(150/250)
413. Wright, Benj[amin] C[ooper]. Banking in California 1849-1910. 201 pp. Plates from photographs,
drawings, and engravings. 9x5½, full gilt-lettered maroon cloth.
San Francisco: H.S. Crocker Company, 1910
Photographs of the various banks of San Francisco in the late 19th century and early 20th.
Laid in is a supplement from a 1964 issue of the San Francisco Examiner regarding CrockerCitizens National Bank’s 93 Year (at the time) history. Light edge wear, few spots of scratching
or faint soiling on covers; endpapers yellowed, name “Rinaldo Livingstone” inked on front free
endpaper; very good.
(100/150)
414. Wurm, Theodore G. and Alvin C. Graves. The Crookedest Railroad in the World: A History of the
Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railroad of California. 121 pp. Illustrated endpapers, photographs, and
drawings. (8vo) full brown cloth, dust jacket. First Edition.
Fresno, CA: Academy Library Guild, 1954
Signed by the authors on the half title page. The first from the Academy Transportation Series.
Very mild chipping to top edge of jacket, price has been scratched and obscured with blue
marker; else near jacket in a fine volume.
(100/150)
415. Wyckoff, Richard D. Wall Street Ventures and Adventures Through Forty Years. [xvi], 313 pp.
Illustrations from photographs; folding newspaper facsimile. (8vo) 9¼x6¼, original purple cloth
lettered in gilt. First Edition.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1930
Scarce reminiscences of Wall Street leading up to the crash of 1929. Spine faded, pencil
underlining and notes; very good.
(300/500)
416. (Yosemite) Bruce, Wallace. From the Hudson to the Yosemite - inscribed copy. Illustrated by Alfred
Fredericks and James D. Smillie. 7½x6, full green cloth with beveled edges, all edges gilt. First Edition.
New York: American News Company, [1884]
Inscribed on a front fly leaf by the author to Mary G. Beattie, and dated August 24, 1890.
Wallace Bruce was a Scottish poet who was inspired to write from his travels to the United
States. Edge wear, spine tips and corners frayed; cracking at gutters between signatures; else very
good.
(100/150)
417. (Yosemite) Collection of books about Yosemite National Park. Includes: Po-ho-no and Other Yosemite
Legends... 8½x5½, wrappers. Elinor Shane Smith, [c.1925]. * Chase, J. Smeaton. Yosemite Trails:
Camp and Pack-Train in the Yosemite Region... 8x5, cloth. Second Impression. Houghton Mifflin,
1911. * Yosemite National Park. Profusely illustrated with photographs, color artwork, including
color pictorial label on front cover. 8x11, wrappers, tied with red string. O.W. Lehmer, 1912. * Relative
to the Forest Reservation Which is Called the Yosemite National Park. State of California. 10x7,
wrappers. Pernau Publishing Company, [c.1906]. * Williams, John H. Yosemite and its High Sierra.
10x6½, linen. John H. Williams, 1914. * Farquhar, Francis P. Yosemite, the Big Trees and the High
Sierra: A Selective Bibliography. 10¾x7, two-toned cloth, dust jacket. University of California Press,
1948.
Various places: Various dates
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Together six volumes on Yosemite, including a near fine copy of Farquhar’s important
bibliography, in a very good plus dust jacket. Foxing to a few, very light to moderate edge wear
to each volume; condition varies; overall very good to near fine.
(150/250)
418. (Yosemite) Jackson, Helen Hunt. Ah-Wah-Ne Days: A Visit to the Yosemite Valley in 1872.
I ntroduction by Oscar Lewis. Color decorations by Mallette Dean. 10½x7. Cloth-backed decorated
boards, paper spine label; plain paper dust jacket. One of 450 copies printed by Mallette Dean.
San Francisco: Book Club of California, 1971
Very light touch of creasing to top edge and a touch of sunning to jacket spine; fine volume in
near fine jacket
(100/150)
419. Zorrilla, José. Translations from the Spanish poet José Zorrilla. 43 pp. Translated by Samuel Eliot.
5½x9¼, original printed wrappers.
[Boston]: [Privately printed], [1846]
Presentation copy inscribed by the translator at top of front wrapper, “C.E.N. [or A?] from
S.E.” Poems of the Spanish Romantic poet and dramatist José Zorrilla y Moral (February 21,
1817 - January 23, 1893), interspersed throughout an account of his early life. Quite rare: OCLC
lists only those copies at the Boston Athanaeum and Bowdoin College. The whole creased
vertically, wrappers with some foxing and darkening, chips to spine and extremities, very good.
(150/250)
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