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Octavo (9 X 6 inches) Harbor Department City of Los Angeles, 1928. staple bound booklet of 95 pages, in stiff paper covers, numerous black and white halftone photos of harbor scenes (trains bringing cargo, streetcars bringing people, ships at wharves), birds-eye-view of harbor and surrounding area, list of steamship companies, and agents, statistical charts, and graphs, large fold-out map, attractive cover illustration of a ship being met by tugs as visualized through a port hole, original, good condition (minor age toning to covers, contents clean and intact).

A short historical introduction to the Port and its progress, a harbor engineer's report, information on fire protection, fishing, labor, trucking, industrial development, and the role of various railroads, the Pacific Electric, and aviation are among the many subjects covered.

32 mo. 5 x 7 inch original rectangular souvenir stapled booklet of 16 unnumbered pages, with color captioned photos of the famous gardens in Pasadena, California which no longer exist. Los Angeles: Engraved and Printed by the Van Ornum Colorprint Co., 1915-1920. Good condition.

Buff-colored wrappers, front cover oval cutout surrounded by the title and line drawings of the gardens; through the cutout oval, part of the first colored illustration under the cover is visible.

Small octavo (7 3/4 by 5 inches) 80 (unnumbered) page booklet, printed on coated stock, decorative, embossed colored wrappers, illustrated with black and white photos featuring the scenery, sights, hotels, lodges, amenities, and boarding places available to the traveler; along with descriptive text. Very good condition (mild wear along spine, one page with small tear in margin, not affecting text or contents).

An elaborate promotion for the "Rock Island Lines;" describing "The Ideal Vacation Land." Cover art by the illustrator F.R.Harper, scenes of Denver, the Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs, and Manitou, Pike's Peak and Cripple Creek, with a section on Salt Lake City and Yellowstone Park.

Octavo (10 X 7 inches) Chicago: Chicago & North Western Railway Co., 1927. 48 page booklet, illustrated with captioned photos (several in color), descriptive text, five maps in color, cover is an embossed vignette of Yosemite Valley. Original, staple bound wrappers. Very good condition.

Historical and natural beauty of California are featured with colorful images and glowing adjectives.

Octavo (9 x 4 inch) circa 1930s, original promotional paper brochure folded five times to form 12 unnumbered panels printed on both sides with halftone photos and descriptive text; cover title against an orange background, headlines printed in red, Wilmington Transportation Company flag on front cover surrounded by images of recreational activities on the Island. Very good condition

"In All the World No Trip Like This"

Octavo (9 X 6 inches) San Diego, California: Liberton & Taylor, 1888. First Edition. 218 pages, illustrated with photographs and engravings, presentation inscription from W. L. Prouty who, according to the Directory of San Diego City and County for 1893-94, was the Superintendent of Streets. Good condition, original limp cloth showing wear and light stains from handling.The date and title are written discreetly on the spine.

Van Dyke was a prominent journalist who wrote several books that reflect the history of the San Diego region. In this book he states, "I have been asked to sketch the history, topography, resources and progress of the city and county of San Diego, up to date." He includes agriculture, climate, outdoor amusements, and biographies in his descriptions.

Small octavo (7 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches) Published by the Lankershim Branch of the Security Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles, 1923, written by the Publicity Department, Lankershim Branch, Security Trust & Savings Bank. Second Edition. 56 page stapled promotional booklet in decorative stiff wrappers, illustrated with black and white vintage photographs of scenery, portraits, prominent landmarks, and other historical images, a map, and "A Bird's-eye View of the Great San Fernando Valley;" plus descriptive text. Very good condition.

Sections on the Aqueduct, the Mission, the first California gold rush, Pio Pico, Lopez Station, Lankershim, wheat, and many other topics.

"The City as well as its Valley might well be called 'A Daughter of the Snows,' for the extraordinary community which stretches from hills to sea could not exist but for the delivery at its doors of the icy, life-giving waters from the great white flanks of the distant Sierras."

Small octavo (7 7/8 by 4 1/4 inches) Glendale Branch of the Security Trust & Savings Bank, 1927. Written by the Publicity Department, Glendale Branch, Security Trust & Savings Bank. Third Edition.

48 page stapled promotional booklet in decorative stiff wrappers, illustrated with black and white vintage photographs of street scenes, portraits, and historical images; plus descriptive text. Very good condition.

Originally referred to as "Tropico," Glendale was once part of the Verdugo Rancho. It was founded in the mid 1880s. "Glendale, the chalice for the aspirations of divinely discontented, home-loving people everywhere."

Small octavo (7 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches) Highland Park Branch Security Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles, 1923. Written by the Publicity Department, Highland Park Branch, Security Trust & Savings Bank, second edition. 48 page stapled promotional booklet in decorative stiff wrappers, illustrated with black and white vintage photographs of scenery, portraits, prominent buildings, and other historical images; plus descriptive text (including information about Charles Lummis). Very good condition.

The area was originally referred to as Garvanza. Located near the Arroyo Seco, the area encompasses York Valley, Herman, parts of Highland Park, and the San Raphael Hills. It is now the site of Occidental College, the home of Charles Lummis, and the old Southwest Museum.

12 mo. (7 3/4 X 5 1/4 inches) Sunset Magazine Homeseekers' Bureau, 1910. 32-page staple bound promotional booklet in wrappers, printed on coated stock, illustrated with black-and-white photos, and a map showing the Western United States served by several railroad lines. Colorful covers: front is a color photo of a horse-drawn buggy on the path at "Lodge Gate at Kearney Park, Fresno;" back is a color photo of red grapes hanging from a vine. "One of Fresno's Sources of Wealth." Original, staple bound wrappers, very good condition.

A promotion for farming, and an invitation for prospective homeowners to settle - all based on the advantages of climate, abundant opportunity, and wealth.

Octavo (8 7/8 by 5 7/8 inches) Washington DC: Republican Congressional Committee, 1880. First Edition. 24 page stapled booklet, with lyrics to more than 40 songs, and music to at least 14 of them; salmon/peach colored wrappers, with title, and black and white woodcut campaign portraits of both candidates, centered on front cover, with a floral and geometric border; back cover shows "The Electoral Vote for 1880" for each of the 38 States at that time; very good condition.

Among the songs are: "Garfield and Arthur, the People's choice," "Garfield Yankee Doodle," "Hurrah for General Garfield," "My country, tis of thee," "Our Boatman," "Star-spangled Banner," "The Conspirators' Song, or The Ex- Confederate's Boast," and "Victory is Sure."

Quarto in oblong format (11 by 14 1/2 inches) Oakland, California: Thompson & West [Printed by Pacific Press Printing and Publishing House], 1880. First, Original Edition. [3] iv-vi [2], [1] 12-192 pages; eighty-seven full page lithographic views, including a double page bird's-eye-view of the Wolfskill Ranch; full page colored map showing the Western States of Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California dated 1878.

Good condition: stamped-embossed original cloth over boards, with title in gilt centered on the front cover; professionally re-backed, with new corners, new endpapers to match the period; title in gilt on spine. Loss to lower right margin of one view, not affecting that image, archival repair to tear in margin of another plate, not affecting that image; another view, and pages 19-22, 37-38, 129-130 provided in facsimile, and are compatible to the contents - the book is in otherwise original condition, with binding and contents intact.

The fine plates are of local businesses, residences, farms,… Read More

Small quarto (10 x 7 inches) San Francisco: Published by the Passenger Department of the Central Pacific Railroad Company and Leased Lines, Including the Southern Pacific Railroad and Connections, October, 1883. first two leaves are railroad ads for Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads [9]-63 pages [1], 20 illustrations in descriptive text, map, brown cloth binding, covers bordered top and bottom with line and decorative rules in blind, title in gilt on front cover. Very good condition, original cloth over boards.

The journalist and promotor, Truman, begins: "This illustrated volume has been prepared in the interest of two general classes - emigrants, from all sections of the civilized world, seeking for permanent homes in a healthful agricultural country, of the first part, and the people generally of California, of the second part, who are anxious to share their splendid lands and their incomparable climate with other industrial men and women of their own kind fron all quarters of the… Read More

24 mo. (6 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches) San Francisco, 1915. Original, paper promotional advertisement folded three times to form four panels printed on both sides in two colors, illustrated with a photo of a corner of the lobby and a rendering of the facade of the hotel across the two center panels. Very good condition (faint rubber stamp of Peck-Judah on one panel).

Located at 545 Turk Street "One Block from Van Ness Ave," "Within walking distance of all the leading theatres and cafes and situated where the street car lines afford connections for reaching every part of the city . . . . "

Oriented to the visitor of the 1915 Exposition.

Octavo (8 x 4 inches) San Francisco, circa 1920s. Original paper brochure folded twice to form 4 panels printed on both sides, illustrated with photos: on the front is a street view of the hotel, inside are views of the guest rooms, the dining room (chef A. Bernhardt, "Sunday Dinner $1.25") the main lobby, and the billiard room. Tariffs" for the hotel are listed at the back: $1.50 for rooms without bath (European Plan), $11.00 for suite - parlor, bedroom and bath double (American Plan). "Running hot and cold water in every room, also local and long distance telephone connections. Inspection solicited."

Octavo (8 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches) Oakland, California, early 20th century paper advertisement printed on coated stock folded once to form four panels printed on both sides, illustrated with halftone sepia photos of the interior rooms and a bird's-eye map on the back cover. Original, good condition (rubber stamp of Peck-Judah on one panel, not affecting contents).

Promoting Oakland and the Hotel Metropole, that burned down in 1918.

Octavo (9 1/4 X 6 1/8 Inches) Bakersfield, California: Kern County Chamber of Commerce, 1925. 24-page staple bound booklet in wrappers, decorative colored cover with radiant sun imagery; very good condition.

Promoting sunlight and health, coupled with heat, and pure air as the reasons to settle in Kern County.

Small quarto (9 1/4 by 6 1/8 inches) Columbus, Ohio: Ward Brothers, 1898. Original Edition. twelve plates folded leporello style containing upwards of 70 images, plus seven pages of text describing the natural, historical, and cultural qualities of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino. Bound in red moire cloth, with minimal wear to edges. Very good condition.

An illustrated, souvenir, hardcover, promotional booklet published by Ward Bros., Columbus, Ohio. in 1898.

The illustrations, taken from photographs, are on a strip folded accordion style, with the first leaf attached to the front cover. The seven unnumbered pages of text are attached to the back pastedown.

The views and vignettes include Downtown Los Angeles, the business district, a "Birdseye View of San Bernardino," the harbor, the "Ostrich Farm," "Hotel and Beach at Redondo," "Orange Grove & Vineyard Tracts, San Gabriel Valley," "Mount Lowe," "Catalina," "Hotel Del Coronado," and the "Long Wharf at Santa Monica," among many others.… Read More

32 mo. (5 x 6 3/4 inches) 1899. rectangular stapled booklet of 30 unnumbered pages, illustrated with black and white half tone photos, sketches, numerous ads for local businesses, land development companies.

Original, wrappers, good condition, (old tape repairs to inside of back cover, minor wear and chipping to fragile spine, not affecting contents), embossed title in gilt on front cover.

Brief descriptive text outlining history, railroad rates, courses of study and biographies of some of the principal participants. Advertisements for Santa Catalina, Alamitos Land Co., and Southern Pacific, and for druggists, a bank, hotels, and other small businesses.

Octavo (9 x 6 inches) Los Angeles: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1929. Wayside Press, original stapled booklet of 64 pages printed on coated stock, illustrated with black and white photos of local scenery and landmarks, a few conceptual maps showing the location of communities in relation to each other, large geographical map in center showing major routes in and out of Southern California, several aerial views, colorful cover art showing the bounty and opportunities of the region against snow capped mountains, descriptive text.

Good condition (a few minor blemishes due to age, or from having been read, or shelved casually, but not affecting contents: top right corner of front cover shows old bend marks; small repaired tear at lower left of front cover near spine).

An informative promotion for Southern California County's varied communities, including: Hollydale (near Downey), Clearwater and Hynes, Wildbrook, Zelzah, Lamanda, Wilmar, and Spadra. Emphasis is on the opportunities for industry,… Read More