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Published for the Author By Fords, Howard & Hulbert, 1890. First Edition. Unknown. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Rare first edition of this classic Gold Rish title. Disbound copy, needs rebinding. Rear cover present, front cover and spine missing; sewing intact but first signature loose; some marginal stains and internal stains to some leaves; tears to margins of a few leaves). First blank inscribed: 'Margaret Watkins from Mama & Papa'. 'Especially valuable because of the list of names of pioneers before 1850' - Graff. Howes notes that there are 35,000 of them. The author arrived in San Francisco via clipper ship on September 20, 1849. Cowan p.269; Graff 1812; Howes H383; Kurutz 319; Rocq 16913; Wheat Books 93.B/w Illustrations.
The Argonauts of California: Being the Reminiscences of Scenes and Incidents That Occurred in California in Early Mining Days. by Haskins, C W - 1890
by Haskins, C W
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The Argonauts of California: Being the Reminiscences of Scenes and Incidents That Occurred in California in Early Mining Days.
by Haskins, C W
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New York: Fords Howard & Hulbert, 1890. A good oversized brown hardcover with gilt titles and illustraions. Pictorial cover: Man fighting bear, Miner carrying pick and shovel. Tears at spine ends. Contents are very good. 1890 printing. Hard Cover. Good.
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- Publisher Fords Howard & Hulbert
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1890
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The Argonauts of California: Being the Reminiscences of Scenes and Incidents that Occurred in California in Early Mining Days, by a Pioneer
by Haskins, C. W. [Charles Warren]
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The Argonauts of California: Being the Reminiscences of Scenes and Incidents That Occurred in California in Early Mining Days.
by Haskins, C.W
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New York: Fords, Howard, Hulbert, 1890. 1st edition.. Publisher’s brown cloth over beveled boards, gilt and black pictorial decorations, floral endpapers.. Very good, covers lightly soiled,. 8vo., 24.5x17.5 cm.. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 3.3 lb. Numerous illustrations by the author.
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