Muir, John. THE MOUNTAINS OF CALIFRONIA. New York: Century Co., 1894. 1st edition of Muir’s 1st book, with 1st text page in 2nd state. Howes M880. “The copies first printed, not necessarily the copies first circulated, have folio I present on the first page of text.” -BAL 14746. This lacks the “1.” Signed and inscribed by Muir twice (the same inscription on half title and ffep: “John Muir/ San Francisco/ Oct 16, 1896.” On the ffep, a previous owner’s notes appear to the right of and below Muir’s inscription.) 8vo. Beige dec cloth, teg. Dampstaining.