The Vigilance Committee of 1856: By a Pioneer California Journalist
by O'meara, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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San Anselmo, California, United States
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About This Item
San Fransisco. James H. Barry. 1890. Bound in 3/4 gilt ruled burgundy crushed morocco and cloth over boards. Original wrappers bound in. Gilt tooled spine compartment with fleural motifs. Gilt tooled raised bands. Gilt titles. t.e.g. 12mo. (5.0 in. x 7.0 in.). Second edition. A documentation of the vigilante movement in gold rush San Fransisco written from the point of view of the law and order faction. Howes D-84. Very mild rubbing to hinges. A Fine copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6965
- Title
- The Vigilance Committee of 1856: By a Pioneer California Journalist
- Author
- O'meara, James
- Format/Binding
- Bound in 3/4 gilt ruled burgundy crushed morocco and cloth over boards. Original wrappers bound in. Gilt tooled spine compartmen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James H. Barry.
- Place of Publication
- San Fransisco.
- Date Published
- 1890.
- Size
- 12mo. (5.0 in. x 7.0 in.).
Terms of Sale
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
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About the Seller
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
Biblio member since 2005
San Anselmo, California
About Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
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- Fine
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- 12mo
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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