From Cowhides to Golden Fleece; A Narrative of California, 1832-1858 | Based upon Unpublished Correspondence of Thomas Oliver Larkin Trader, Developer, Promoter, and only American Consul
Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University Press, 1939. Fine in Near Fine dust-jacket First Edition. [Inscribed by Alice Larkin Toulmin, granddaughter] [9.25x6.5in]; xv, 273 pp., frontispiece of Larkin, 11 illustrations and images, bibliography, appendix and index; Red-orange cloth cover with black lettering on front and spine, all edges trimmed, illustration of Monterey Bay, 1846 with landing of U.S. troops to raise flag at Monterey Presidio on front and back end papers; Yellow dust jacket with black and yellow lettering on spine and front, Illustration of Larkin and other designs, advertisements on back; Minor edge wear and spine slightly faded with some darkening on back; Inscription and signature of Alice Larkin Toulmin, granddaughter of Thomas Larkin, "To my dear Coz with the gratitude of the whole family - and me!" Item #13345
Price: $90.00