Bryan J Clinch / California and its Missions Their History to the Treaty 1st ed

Description: California and its Missions: Their History to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (2 volumes) Author: Clinch, Bryan J. Title: California and its Missions: Their History to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (2 volumes) Publication: San Francisco: Whitaker & Ray Company, 1904 Edition: First edition Description: First edition. Original cloth. 4to. 228pp; 538pp. Frontispiece portraits; Illustrations; Map; Index. Original red cloth with glit lettering to spines; blindstamped portrait to front covers. Slight fading to spines; minor wear to extremities; else a fine set. An extensive history on the early development of the lower and upper California missions. "The author, a well-known San Francisco arcitect, 'epitomizes the principal events in a most satisfactory manner.' Vol. II deals with the missions of Alta California. Almost the entire edition was destroyed in the 1906 fire and earthquake." - Weber, The California Missions, pg. 18. Scarce thus. (California Catholic History pg. 26; Cowan II pg. 132; Howes C-490; Weber 75). Seller ID: 16900 Subject: Californiana Carpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 863 USD

Location: Monterey, California

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