Fremont in California by James, George Wharton - 1903

New York: Dodd Mead and Company, 1902. First Edition. Publisher's Cloth. Very Good Plus/none. Howard Chandler Christy. 1902, First Edition, Beautiful Book is Very Good Plus or Better, bright and clean publisher's green cloth, bright gilt title to front board, striking Margaret Armstrong showing her MA monogram to front board. illustrated spine. floral in white, dark green and gilt decoration, spine bright as well with light wear to head and heel and bottom of front gutter, top edge gilt, light corner wear, No previous owner bookplate or writing, text and plates fine, 109 pages plus 6 pages of color plates nicely illustrated by American Artist and illustrator Howard Chandler Christy (1872-1952) popular during the jazz age. Text in beautiful floral borders. A lovely copy protected in a custom mylar sleeve.

Small octavo (8 X 5 1/2 inches) Out West Print Co., Los Angeles: Fremont Hotel, 1903. Original, staple bound booklet in wrappers, 34 unnumbered pages, illustrated with photos, portraits, and interior views of the hotel.

Good condition (some pages have old smudges, or evidence of moisture in the margins, not affecting contents).

"Compliments of Fremont Hotel Los Angeles, Cal."

"The Fremont Hotel, just completed, is located on the corner of Fourth and Olive streets, Los Angeles, California."

The crest of the hotel, which is also on the cover, was designed by Jessie Benton Fremont. There is also a historical account of Fremont, his exploits, and his family in relation to their contribution and importance to California.

First edition. Octavo. B/W halftone photographs. Original stiff grey, gold embossed wrappers. As issued without dust jacket. Very good (some age toning). 32 pages. No signatures or bookplates. Scarce.

Two pages are on the "New" Fremont Hotel by Thomas Pascoe.
Printed by Out West Co., Los Angeles.