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California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. 1888 FIRST EDITION

California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. 1888 FIRST EDITION

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California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. 1888 FIRST EDITION

by Windley, Walter and Widney, J P

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California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. New York: D Appleton & Company, 1888. With Maps (3 fold out originals) and numerous illustrations. 402 numbered pages includes alphabetical index. Plus 6 pages of Appleton's guidebooks.

Great early guide to California with illustrations of known sights as well as well-known people's homes, ranches, etc. Covers climate, agricultural, plants, animals, topography and much more. Illustrations of the period not found elsewhere!

Condition: In very good condition for its age. All original. One small stamp on front fly page about 1 inch square. Expected wear to spine and board edges, but all in all, a real beauty! The California fold out map has a couple of minor professional repairs. Please review all the photos carefully and ask for more information and/or photos if you need them to make a proper buying decision.

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Bookseller
SRG Antiquarian Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
18880500722
Title
California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. 1888 FIRST EDITION
Author
Windley, Walter and Widney, J P
Illustrator
Numerous Illustrations, 3 original fold out maps
Format/Binding
Original red cloth binding with gilt
Book Condition
Used - Very Good+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
D Appleton & Company
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1888
Pages
402
Size
12mo
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
California, San Diego, Hotel del Coronado, Los Angeles, Kinneyloa Ranch, O wo Childs, Charles Silent, Shafer, Lauterman, Monte Vista, Hotel Arcadia, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre Mountains, Raymond Hotel, N C Carter, Santa Anita Ranch, W N Monroe, San Juan C
Bookseller catalogs
Exploration / Travel; Railroad / the Way West; California; Illustrated Books;

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