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New York: Samuel French & Son, 1857. First Edition. Original wrappers. Very Good/4-mil clear mylar envelope. 36 pp. Yellow wrappers. 4 1/2" x 7 1/2". A play about the California Gold Rush, authored by Author/Illustrator/Banker Alonzo Delano, an argonaut who wrote under the name, "Old Block" (Old Block's Sketch Book. Zamorano 80, #29). Delano was a prominent citizen of early Grass Valley, California. He was held in such high esteem, that when he died in 1874, flags were lowered to half-mast. According to the Author's Note, this play was based upon real people Delano met in his western travels. Cowan p. 163. Kurutz178a. A Very Good copy (Slightly soiled and edgeworn; small chips to front cover; split at spine) now in a clear 4mil mylar envelope. NOTE: a very fragile piece. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

San Francisco: Bacon & Company, Printers, 1881. First Edition. Very Good/Custom Clear Mylar. (ix) 254 pages. First Edition. Original brown cloth. 4" x 6". David Broderick came west for the Gold Rush and establishd himself as an anti-slavery politician in early San Francisco. He was elected U.S. Senator from California in 1856. William Gwin was a pro-slavery U.S. Senator from California and often clashed with Broderick. This book also covers in detail the last duel in San Francisco, between Broderick and firebrand Justice David Terry, which cost Broderick his life. Author O'Meara himself was a well-known San Francisco character, having played a major part on the Vigilence Committee of 1856. Howes O83; Cowan II 463. A Very Good Copy(Some soiling and edgewear; hinge open but holding at title page; page ix loose), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via USPS media mail to any United States address.