Antique 1856  Report Of  "Explorations In California Railroad Routes"  Volume 5 

Volume V- Washington; Government Printing Office: 1856. The Southern California volume. A report highlighting the geology, deserts, valleys and flora of southern California, as far north as San Francisco. There are views of the settlements of Los Angeles and San Diego, many lovely views of the deserts, valleys and mountains, and discussion and illustrations of the botany of the area, as well as many plates of fossil shells.  43 pages plus 12 colored lithographs; 370 pages plus 14 colored lithographed plates, geological cross-section plate, large folding map of southern California, and three colored map plates; 7 folding geological tables showing elevations, several colored; 11 lithographs of fossils, mostly shells, numbered 1-9, 1-12, with no reference to any plate 10 in the text to indicate that there ever was one; 10 lithographed botanical plates; 15 pages plus 18 botanical plates; 14 pages.

It measures approximately 9 1/2" x 12"   - Hardcovered

In antique condition.  The book is intact with no missing page however the spine is very loose and is weak with some separation.  The pages are yellowed with foxing.  They also have some wrinkles, creases and rounded corners.  The binding has age related wear and tear.  Please see photos.  It is to valuable of a book to send via media mail - will use tradition mail options.

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