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CALIFORNIA - Central Coast. Two California titles, one inscribed by author. Including: WATKINS, Rolin G. (editor). History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California, cradle of California's history and romance dating from the planting of the crozz of Christendom upon the shores of Monterey Bay, by Fr. Junipero Serra, and those intrepid adventurers who accompanied him, down to the present day. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1925. 8vo (275 x 200 mm). 2 volumes. 503; 387 pp. Publishers green pebble-grain cloth, blind borders, smooth spines lettered in gilt, printed marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Condition: page 21 loose, light wear to spine and extremities. first edition. Both volumes, with photoengraved plates throughout. Volume I features a history of the area; Volume II features biographical sketches of prominent individuals from Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. [With:] BISSELL, Ervanna Bowen. Glimpses of Santa Barbara and Montecito Gardens. Santa Barbara: The Scheuer Printing Studio, Inc. 1926. 4to (260 x 200 mm). Numerous full page photographic plates depicting area gardens. Original buckram backed paper boards, pages uncut. Condition: slight stains to binding, corners worn. affectionately incribed by bissell in year of publication. View Bloomsbury Auctions next auction.Similar lots up for auction |




