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California Its History and Romance by McGroarty, John S - 1911

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California Its History and Romance by McGroarty, John S - 1911

California Its History and Romance

by McGroarty, John S

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Los Angeles: Grafton Publishing Co.. Very Good. 1911. Hardcover. 1926 "Eleventh Edition" (printing). 393 pp. Index. Illustrated with 11 black and white protographs: frontispiece of Mission San Carlos De Carmel; other iconic images and an early map of California. Rough cut edges. Corners bumped and edges mildly worn. An attractive copy. McGroarty was a California poet laureate, Los Angeles Times columnist and author who also served two terms as a Democratic Congressman from California. ; 8vo .
  • Bookseller E Ridge fine Books US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Grafton Publishing Co.
  • Place of Publication Los Angeles
  • Date Published 1911
  • Keywords San Francisco, California - Central Valley, History - California, California Missions, Poppies

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CALIFORNIA ITS HISTORY AND ROMANCE

by McGroarty, John S

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Los Angeles: Grafton Publishing Company. Very Good. 1911. Hardcover. 393 pages. Red cloth with gilt printing. The covers are slightly soiled and rubbed. The end pages are foxed. The front hinge is a bit tender, but the contents are bright, clean, and complete. Near Very Good. .
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by McGROARTY, John S

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Los Angeles: Grafton Publishing Company, 1911. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Large 8vo. Pp. [vi], 393. Frontis. photo reproduction of Mission San Carlos de Carmel. Illustrated with ten additional halftone photo reproductions. Index, appendix including county name origins and narrative of Frémont's 800-mile ride. Red textured publisher's cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the cover and spine, head edge gilt, others untrimmed. Front endpaper inscribed in ink "Faithfully yours, John Steven McGroarty," and part of a signed typescript laid in expressing thanks for interest in his Mission Play (first produced in 1912.) Endpapers moderately age toned, former owner ink stamp to ffep, board edges rubbed, leaves crisp and binding tight. A well preserved copy, now with a clear, removable archival sleeve.
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California Its History and Romance

by John S. McGroarty

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9781103731091 / 1103731092
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California Its History and Romance

by John S. McGroarty

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9781103731107 / 1103731106
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California Its History and Romance

California Its History and Romance

by John S. McGroarty

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Los Angeles, California: Grafton Publishing Compant, 1911. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. DeLuxe Patron Leather Binding with Signed Presentation Page! Excellent volume covering the breadth of California history, 1911, Detailed work of California History in 10 chapters and 8 appendicies, 11 excellent illustrations with fancy titled tissue guards, frontispiece full color and additional plates sepia toned, 393 pages plus several pages with facsimile signatures of Patrons of the Book. Presentation page on third free page with gold embossed bear, Charles E. Moore in ink and signed by author John S. McGroarty. Book is perhaps near Fine, very clean publisher's green pebbled calf, the spine is sunned to tan along with a bit of the top edge of the front and rear board, light wear to corners, patron name in gilt on front board, top edge gilt, inner board edge in elaborate gilt dentelles, marbled end pages and great untrimmed for edge. Text and illustrations are Fine. Most presentable Patron… Read More
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