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CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED BY J. M. LETTS

California Illustrated by J. M. Letts Published New York: R. T. Young, 140 Fulton Street. Later edition, published 1853. Rebound in 3/4 blue calf with marbleized boards and end papers with gilt-tooled spine, top edges gilt. This edition has 11 plates; (the first edition has 48). Bookplate of prior owner. Overall good condition with some foxing and edge staining. Details the author’s adventures in traveling to and within California from the East Coast. Amusing observations and anecdotes with interesting illustrations.

H. 8.5" W. 5" D. 1.5"
C1021-45
$425.00

Style: Traditional
Origin: American
Period: 19th Century

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