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San Francisco: A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis

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San Francisco: A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis

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Hardcover two volume set. By John P. Young, published by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chronicle Building San Francisco, 1912. Leather-bound with gilt spine lettering. Signed by the author on the dedication page on December 11, 1912. Set no. 320. Illustrated volumes with fold out map. 12.5 x 9.5".

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Some fading to leather binding and cover of Volume II. Page edges toned and brittle.

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Price: 125 USD
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