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Early Days in Yosemite
by Clark, Galen
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About This Item
Los Angeles: The Docter Press, 1964. First edition of 70 copies, this being #15. Small 8vo, [vi], ix, [1], 10, [1]pp. Title and colophon in two colors with vignette illustrations. Marbled paper boards backed in cloth with printed spine label. A near fine copy with some wear to spine label. Bifolium greeting card gifting the volume laid in.
The first book from Richard and Shirley Docter's press, reprinting an article "A Plea for Yosemite" originally written around 1907. Galen Clark was Yosemite National Park's first guardian and his essay gives a brief history, describes the tourism and current developments in the park at the time, and urges for more environmental protection. A scarce book. .
The first book from Richard and Shirley Docter's press, reprinting an article "A Plea for Yosemite" originally written around 1907. Galen Clark was Yosemite National Park's first guardian and his essay gives a brief history, describes the tourism and current developments in the park at the time, and urges for more environmental protection. A scarce book. .
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6543
- Title
- Early Days in Yosemite
- Author
- Clark, Galen
- Format/Binding
- Small 8vo, [vi], ix, [1], 10, [1]pp. Title and colophon in two colors with vignette illustrations. Marbled paper boards backed i
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition of 70 copies, this being #15
- Publisher
- The Docter Press
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 1964
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- Colophon
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