Thirty-first Star

Author: James A.B. Scherer
Title: Thirty-first Star
Publication: New York: G.P. Putman's Sons, 1942
Edition: 1st Edition

Description: Hardcover. First Edition 1942, detailed book on California History with an emphasis on the years 1846 and 1864, critical phase of California history with John C. Fremont and his wife Jessie Benton, William Gwin and Thomas Starr King and others. 371 pages including index, complete with 15 black and white illustrations, Book is near Fine, tasteful previous owner bookplate on front paste down, hidden by front jacket flap, book is in never read condition, ultra clean yellow cloth with California Bear flag stamped on front board, stunning red topstain, Jacket is at least Very Good Plus, light soiling on rea panel and price clipped, spine and front panel near Fine bright and clean, Jacket in a new mylar sleeve, housed in a custom cardboard slipcase, A remarkably clean and most presentable First Edition. Near Fine / Very Good.

8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Seller ID: 002662



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