M'Ilvaine, William, Jr. SKETCHES OF SCENERY AND NOTES OF PERSONAL ADVENTURE IN CALIFORNIA &MEXICO. Foreword by Robert G. Cleland. 1951 16 reproductions of lithographic plates by William M'Ilvaine, Jr. San Francisco: The Book Clubof California, 1951. One of 400 copies printed at The Grabhorn Press. A skilled artist, M'Ilvaine (1813-67) traveled by sea to California in 1849 at the height of the gold rush. After a short stay in the diggings, he sailed to Acapulco, Mexico, and then traveled overland to Mexico City before returning to the United States via Vera Cruz. His pictorial "Sketches," with his accompanying narrative, are particularly valuable because of their accurate portrayal of many California locales, including the Sacramento Valley, Sutter's Fort, Stockton, and San Francisco. Originally published in 1850, surviving first editions are considered so rare as to be virtually unknown even among advanced collectors. Prospectus laid in. Linen spine over decorative paper-covered boards, with a gilt-stamped paper spine label. A fine copy in the original plain paper jacket, which is lightly browned and a bit soiled. Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. BOOKS000454I    inquire

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