SOULE, Frank (1810-1882), John H. Gihon and James Nisbet. The Annals of San Francisco. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1855. FIRST EDITION.
Sale 741 - Books and Manuscripts including Americana
Jun 23, 2020
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$400
Sold for $200
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
SOULE, Frank (1810-1882), John H. Gihon and James Nisbet. The Annals of San Francisco. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1855.
8vo (225 x 145 mm). Steel-engraved frontispiece, 2 maps (one folding, short tear to fold crossing border with old tape repair verso), five steel-engraved plates and numerous in-text wood engravings. (Some light off-setting.) Contemporary black morocco gilt, upper cover gilt lettered, edges gilt (slight rubbing to edges and corners). Provenance: S. Jenkins (binding).
FIRST EDITION of this narrative history of San Francisco compiled from contemporary newspapers and accounts of pioneer citizens. The work not only gives an extensive history of San Francisco, but also “supplies much information on mining and its impact on this instant city” (Kurutz, The California Gold Rush, p. 594). Hanna Libros Californianos, pp. 66-67; Howes S-769; Sabin 87268; Zamorano 80, 70.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.