The Maps of San Francisco Bay, from the Spanish Discovery in 1769 to the American Occupation
San Francisco: The Book Club of California [Grabhorn Press], 1950. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Grabhorn 501. Limited edition of 375. Red spine faded, with small scuff below "of". Paper boards, slightly darkened with age. Spots of foxing to top edge, endpapers, and opening and closing pages. Neal Harlow provides a detailed account of 39 early maps of San Francisco Bay, as well as a preface, "Historical Account of the Explorations", notes, and bibliography. Facsimiles of 21 maps over 19 plates, several folding. xii, 140, [2]pp. 9.5 x 13". "Historical maps are not isolated documents issued for the amusement of bibliographers, but they fall into our hands after their best days are done" (Preface). Very Good. Item #2026-S209
Price: $200.00


