A. S. Barnes & Co., 1850. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Original brown blindstamped cloth, light wear to edges and top and bottom of spine, usual foxing to the leaves, overall a good copy only, but complete. First edition. Zamorano Eighty 20: "Colton, the first alcalde of Monterey under American control, wrote a diary largely devoted to interesting details of incidents connected with the author's administration of justice, with frequent remarks on the manners and customs of the people. He was one of the founders of the first American newspaper in California, The Californian, established at Monterey in 1846. There is a facsimile of the 'Declaration of Rights' in the constitution of California, showing the signatures of the members of the convention." Cowan p. 137. Graff 839. Howes C625.

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Bookseller: Darwin Labordo Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 195
Title: Three Years in California.
Author: COLTON, WALTER
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: A. S. Barnes & Co.
Date Published: 1850

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