Mission Memoirs: A Collection of Photographs, Sketches & Reflections of California's Past (LIMITED, NUMBERED FIRST EDITION. FROM THE LIBRARY OF TERRY RUSCIN)

San Diego, California: Sunbelt Publications, 1999. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 13.5" x 11.25" x 1. Illustrated. NUMBERED, LIMITED FIRST EDITION, #108. FROM THE LIBRARY OF AUTHOR TERRY RUSCIN. SLIPCASE. Hardcover. Bound in gray publisher's cloth with silver foil lettering on the cover and spine. Illustrated end papers are in gray and brown color tones. Leaves are a glossy paper. Title page protected by protective vellum page, with limited edition notation, #108. Even as this copy is not signed by author Terry Ruscin, this copy is indeed an association copy from his estate. Heavily illustrated with beautiful photographs and maps in bright colors and also in sepia tones. Some are protected by vellum covers, annotated with a description, quote or scripture. Some California Missions portrayed within this edition are: San Diego Presidio, Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Old Mission Dam and Flume, Santa Ysabel, Monterey Presidio, Basilica San Carols, San Antonio de Padua, San Gabriel, Arcangel, Old Plaza Church, San Bernardino de Sena, San Luis Obispo, Santa Margarita de Cortona, San Francisco de Asis, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Clara de Asis, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara Presidio, and many others. In addition to information and images of these and other California Missions, this book includes an epilogue, visitor information, details about the images, a glossary, appendices, a bibliography and is indexed. [xi] 203 pp. Illustrated dust jacket is gray with white lettering on the cover and spine. Gray ribbon bookmark. Matching slipcase is also gray, matching the gray cloth binding of the book. A beautiful, limited edition copy in fine condition. <br><br>ABOUT THIS EDITION: "It is obvious that Ruscin has spent a great deal of time researching the history of all the missions, including the unearthing of many obscure, interesting facts. His enthusiasm was so evident that the clergy, curators, and custodians opened up areas not otherwise accessible to the general public. The beauty of Ruscin's sepia and color photographs, their summer tonalities, project a spiritual joy and exquisite artistry -- a work of beauty and clarity that summarizes early California architecture and religious history." <br><br>ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Terry Ruscin's career in marketing and advertising spans nearly three decades. his experience with copy editing, photo direction, illustration, and graphic design -- coupled with an arden appreciation for antiquity and passion for history -- was instrumental in composing these late twentieth-century memoirs on the California missions. <br><br>Additional photographs available upon request. At over 5 lbs., due to the size and weight of this copy, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied.