Frost's Pictorial History of California 1850
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Author: Frost, John
Title: Frost's Pictorial History of California. History of the State of California, From the Period of the Conquest by Spain, to her Occupation by the United States of America
Place Published: Auburn, NY
Publisher:Derby and Miller
Date Published: 1850
Description:
Author: Frost, John
Title: Frost's Pictorial History of California. History of the State of California, From the Period of the Conquest by Spain, to her Occupation by the United States of America
Place Published: Auburn, NY
Publisher:Derby and Miller
Date Published: 1850
Description:
508, [6] ad pp. 16 full-page woodcut engravings, numerous smaller illustrations throughout. (8vo) original blind-stamped cloth, spine gilt. First edition, Later Printing.
"Early mention of California's statehood. Frost reprinted numerous accounts of the gold discoveries. The book was apparently hastily brought together, but was popular enough to demand several editions." - Wheat. Cowan, p. 226; Howes F398; Wheat, Gold Rush 79.
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Light wear & rubbing to cloth; textblock age-toned, foxing throughout; very good.
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Frost's Pictorial History of California 1850
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