Redlands, CA: Rice & Cook, the Printers, (c.1900). [15]pp. Sextodecimo [15 cm] White printed wrappers. Better than very good. Illustrated promotional work for this agricultural community that features brief descriptions of the area, touting the climate, agricultural opportunities, and the local attractions and buildings. "There is scarce a home whether..... More
Fresno, CA: Evening Democrat Print, 1901. [30]pp. Sextodecimo [15 cm] White printed wrappers. About very good. Textblock is loose from covers. Handstamp on rear cover. Illustrated work touting the varied agricultural opportunities at the center of the San Joaquin Valley. "A man with a small capital can locate in Fresno..... More
Santa, Ana, CA: G.P. Campbell, Printer, (c.1910). [16]pp. Circular wrappers [8.5 cm] in the shape of an orange. Near fine. Illustrated promotional work for the prospective visitor to Orange County. "The people of Orange County extend to you a hearty welcome and invite you to enjoy California's 'Biggest Little County.'..... More
Los Angeles: W.P. Chase and Company, [1908]. Large format. Silver gelatin photographer [15 cm x 23 cm] / [6" x 9"] on a black mount [20 cm x 28 cm] / [8" x 11"]. Nice condition with strong contrasts. Photograph of an illustration of the 'Mermaid Queen' done W.P. Chase..... More
[San Francisco]: [Edward Denney & Co.], 1875. [102]pp. Duodecimo [17 cm] Leather boards with Sutro Project - Browne + Hoffmann - Tahoe [?] - Virginia City. Some wear to the covers and minor wear internally. Manuscript notebook related to the excavation and construction of the Sutro Tunnel that contains tables..... More
Sacramento: California Alaska-Yukon Exposition Commission, 1909. 172pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Blue cloth with nice color illustrated panels laid over. Very good. Bookplate on the front free endsheet. Work touting the Golden State that was produced for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exhibition that was held in Seattle in 1909. Printed by..... More
Los Angeles: Pierce & McConnell, (c.1893). Boudoir cabinet card. Albumen photograph [19 cm x 11.5 cm] / [7.5 " x 4.5"] on a black 'Pierce & McConnell' mount [21.5 cm x 13.5 cm] / [8.5" x 5.25"]. Gray back with a lengthy printed description of Southern California (from the Chamber..... More
Topeka, KS: 1901. First Edition. 627pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Tan cloth with the title gilt stamped on the front board and backstrip. Pictorial stamping to front board and backstrip. Near fine. 'Map Showing Lines of the Great Overland Stage Route, The Santa Fe Trail, Butterfield Overland Dispatch, Mormon Route of..... More
Los Angeles: Photo by Art Streib, (c.1940). 3 Silver gelatin photographs [25 cm x 33 cm] / [10" x 13"] Photographer's blind stamp at the lower right corners and hand stamps on the backs. One view has a short closed tear to the foot that has been repaired with tape..... More
San Francisco: H.S. Crocker & Co., Printers and Publishers, 1883. 256pp. Octavo [25.5 cm] Color illustrated wrappers. Very good. Gentle wear to covers, foot of backstrip chipped. Early California travel guide for the prospective visitor, that is profusely illustrated and contains loads of local advertisements. "In the course of years..... More