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11878 The Sacramento Bee, The Bee's Centennial Album, Circa 1958 Fair to good condition. The presentation box is in poor shape - cracked, broken and soiled. The papers are browning, there are some folded page corners, minor stains and soiling. 9 parts with a fascimile copy of the end of WWI. Part 1, 15 x 23 in., "Bee Headlines in History," 2-9 are 11.5 x 15.5. 2., early Sacramento in Pictures, 3., Community Life, 4., Furbelows, Gingerbread And Gewgaws, 5., Agriculture and Commerce, 6., A Garland of Art and Music, 7., Theater Town, 8., 1857 - 1883 James McClatchy, 9., 1883 - 1936 C.K. McLatchy. California, Print Media, The Sacramento Bee $75


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Vendor SKUAuthorTitlePublisherConditionDescriptionKeywords(s)PriceImage
11823Anon.Knott's Berry Farm And Ghost Town Menu - Chicken Dinner RestaurantKnott's Berry FarmVery good. Staples a bit rusty.5.25 x 8.25 inches with 12 pages of color photos of Knott's Berry Farm.California, Knott's Berry Farm And Ghost Town, Ephemera$20
10146Atherton, GertrudeThe Splendid Idle Forties Six Stories of Spanish CaliforniaThe Allen PressVery good. In a clear plastic cover that has a tear on the top of the spine.1960 hardback, 9 x 13 inches, 1 of 150, with 110 pages, preface by Oscar Lewis, Initials and decorations by Mallette Dean.California, Spanish California, Mexico$500
10663Beckler, MarionCarrie A Story of Early San DiegoVantage PressFair to good. Ex-library although only partially processed. A card pocket and date sheet have been removed. There are no other library marks. Tape residue marks on the front and back endpapers. Owner's paper label inside. The last page has a vertical crease.1952 hardback with 131 pages and pen and ink illustrations.California, San Diego$25
10608Bossin, Lois Schrager1951 Blue and Gold Volume 78University of CaliforniaGood. Both the white covers and spine show soiling and shelf wear. There is a short impact mark on the back cover. No dust wrapper.1951 9 X 12 hardback with 460 pages , b&w photos and an index. Yearbook.California, College Year Book, University of California$30
5406Boyle, Louis M.Out West Growing Cymbidium Orchids and Other Flowers The Story of El Rancho RinconadaTimes-Mirror Press 1952 with 526 pages, many b&w and color photos and an index...Good to very good with light shelf wear. No dust wrapper.Out West Growing Cymbidium Orchids and Other Flowers The Story of El Rancho RinconadaCymbidium Orchids, El Rancho Rinconada, California$30
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11816Brown, CharlesShoshone Where Death Valley BeginsCharles BrownVery good. Light shelf wear18 x 12 inch thee fold brochure with pictures and a map of Shoshone, CaliforniaShoshone, California, ephemera$20
9083Bruce, johnGaudy Century The Story Of San Francisco's Hundred Years Of Robust JournalismRandom House 1948 hardback first printing with 302 pages.Good with light shelf wear. Has a large bookplate. No dust wrapper. California, San Francisco, Journalism, history, print media, newspapers$14
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10925Burdette, Clara B.The Rainbow And the Pot of GoldThe Clara Vista PressGood. Light shelfwear, staining and soiling to the covers and spine. No dust wrapper.1908 hardback with 147 pages and b&w photos. A history of the Temple Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California.Religion, Christianity, Baptist, Temple Baptist, Los Angeles, California$20
8057Burke, TonyPalm Springs Why I Love YouPalmesa Inc. 1978 8 X 11 in. with 268 pages, b&w photos and a long inscription by the author.Very good. No dust wrapper.California, Palm SpringsCalifornia, Palm Springs$50
9001Caldwell, George W.Legends of San FranciscoPhillips & Van Orden Co. 1919 with 91 pages.Fair to good. Covers a little soiled, spotted and worn. A 2 inch vertical tear near the spine on an early page. No dust wrapper.California, San FranciscoCalifornia, San Francisco$16
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9417Calhoun, MerilynEarly Days In The Livermore-Amador ValleyAlameda County School Department 1973 paperback, 8.5 x 8.5 inches, signed by the author, with 62 pages, illustrations and a bibliography.Very good with light shelf wear.Livermore-Amadore Valley, History, California. Livermore-Amadore Valley, History, California $20
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11073Caruthers, WilliamLoafing Along Death Valley Trails A Personal Narrative of People and PlacesThe Desert MagazineGood. The front cover has sun fading lines on the top and bottom. The spine is faded. In a poor but complete dust wrapper that has numerous tears.1951 hardback, inscribed by the author, with 186 pages, b&w photos and an index.Death Valley, California, Desert$20
4183Cohen, David, editor, and Rick SmolanA Day in the Life of CaliforniaCollins 1988 first printing with 236 pages of photos. 10 by 14 inches.Fine in a good to very good dust wrapper.A Day in the Life of CaliforniaCalifornia, photography$20
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10506Corle, EdwinThe Royal Highway (El Camino Real)Bobbs MerrillGood to very good. Light shelf wear on the top and bottom of the spine, light soiling on the covers. No dust wrapper.1949 first edition with 351 pages, b&w photos, appendix, bibliography and an index. California history.California, El Camino Real, history$20
11765Decker, Donald M. and Mary L.Reflections On Elegance Pasadena's Huntington Hotel Since 1906Royal Literary PublicationsFine. In a very good dust wrapper.Pasadena's Huntington Hotel. There are many b&w photos, illustrations and references.California, Pasadena, Huntington Hotel$20
10150Dillon, Richard H.Texas Argonauts Isaac H. Duval and the California Gold RushThe Book Club of CaliforniaFine in a very good, plain white wrapper.1987 hardback, 10 x 13 inches, with 199 pages, one of 450, with color illustrations by Charles Shaw, appendix, footnotes, bibliography, index and endpaper maps. Originall prospectus and the "sorry we're late" sheet included.Texas Argonauts, Isaac H. Duval, California Gold Rush$150
10983Drury, Lorraine, editorGarfield Gleaner June-1922 Vol. IX Number 1Garfield SchoolPoor to fair. The covers are worn, soiled, creased, edge-torn and stained. Staples are rusty. The previous owner's name is in ink on the front cover. All the pages have a vertical crease and some rumpling. The back two pages are chipped and torn and have autographs.1922 stapled paperback, 7 x 10.5 inches, with 25 pages and b&w photos. Garfield School, Berkeley California, yearbook. Garfield School, Berkeley, California, yearbook.$30
7081Futcher, JaneMarin The Place, The People Profile Of A California CountyHolt, Rinehart and Winston Circa 1980's, inscribed by the author, with 171 pages, photos by Robt. ConoverFine in a good dust wrapper.Marin County, CaliforniaMarin County, California$20
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11189Gibb, Evelyn McDanielTwo Wheels North Bicycling the West Coast in 1909Oregon State University PressVery good. A few pages have lightly creased tips.The inscription reads: "To my dear friend, Joyce, may all your journeys be blessed and joyous." Evelyn McDaniel Gibb There are many b&w photos and illustrations of this bike trip up the California, Oregon and Washington State Coast.Biking, Bicycle, California, Oregon, Washington State, Pacific Northwest.$20
10883Gill, Brendan, with photographs by Derry MooreThe Dream Come True Great Houses of Los AngelesLippincott & CrowellVery good in a lightly shelf worn dust wrapper.1980 first edition hardback, 9.5 x 11 inches, with 216 pages, many color and b&w photos, and an index. ISBN 0690018932California, Los Angeles, Architecture$25
11491Gillett, Paul and Peter OdensImperial Valley's Lost GoldSouthwest PrintersVery good with light shelf wear and soiling on the covers. Two signatures in ink inside.There's a stylized signature, perhaps from the author. Gold mining and Imperial Valley, California history.Western Americana, Gold Mining, Imperial Valley, California.$25
9777Hall, Lilliam (Jacobson) My Father's LifeSelf published Very good. No dust wrapper.1991, 7 x 10 inches , signed by the author, with 319 pages and b&w photos. Biography, John A. (Jake) Jacobson and Olivia C. Anderson, Swedish-American Nebraska, Texas, California. Biography, John A. (Jake) Jacobson , Olivia C. Anderson, Swedish-American Nebraska, Texas, California $20
7396Hall, Lillian (Jacobson)John A. (Jake) Jacobson and Olivia C. AndersonSelf published Very good. No dust wrapper.1991 hardback with 338 pages and b&w photos, signed by the author.Swedish-American, History, biography, John Jacobson, Olivia Anderson, Texas, Modesto, California, Haywards, CA, Sebastopol, CA, Sweden.Swedish-American, History, biography, John Jacobson, Olivia Anderson, Texas, Modesto, California, Haywards, CA, Sebastopol, CA, Sweden$30
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11410Hannaford, Donald R. and Revel EdwardsSpanish Colonial or Adobe Architecture of California 1800 - 1850Architecturall Book Publishing Company, Inc.Good. The top 2/3's of the spine is worn, the "S" in "Spanish" is worn off. The bottom of the spine has wear. There is light shelf wear and soiling on the spine and covers. The previous owner's ink name stamp is inside two times, and the seller's small name tag in there once. No dust wrapper. The contents are very good.California Adobe Architecture...There are many pictures and illustrations. This book is 8 x 11 inches.California, Architecture, Adobe, history, Americana$80
10606Hepfer, Jean, editor1948 Blue and Gold Volume 75University of CaliforniaGood with light shelfwear on the covers and spine. One long, skinny scrape mark on the back cover. No dust wrapper.1948 9 X 12 hardback with 540 pages and b&w photos. Yearbook.California, College Year Book, University of California$30

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Vendor SKUAuthorTitlePublisherConditionDescriptionKeywords(s)PriceImage
10606Hepfer, Jean, editor1948 Blue and Gold Volume 75University of CaliforniaGood with light shelfwear on the covers and spine. One long, skinny scrape mark on the back cover. No dust wrapper.1948 9 X 12 hardback with 540 pages and b&w photos. Yearbook.California, College Year Book, University of California$30
2059Holdredge, HelenMammy Pleasant's PartnerG.P. Putnam's Sons 1954, signed by Holdredge, with b&w photos, bibliography, index.Good except for tiny hole in the edge of the spine. In a poor dust wrapper.Mammy Pleasant's PartnerCalifornia, Mammy Pleasant, Biography$22
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8660Hotchkis, Katharine BixbyTrip With FatherCalifornia Historical Society 1971 with 43 pages and illustrations.Fair. 3 water stains on the front cover, the largest being 1.5 inches. Page 42 has ink around one paragraph. Lower spine has a 2 inch tear on both sides. Owner's name and date in ink inside. One page has ink notations. No dust wrapper.California, historyCalifornia, history$18
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11688Johnson, Leroy & JeanEscape From Death Valley As Told by William Lewis Manly and Other '49ersUniversity of Nevada PressGood with light shelf wear and soiling. The covers curl a little on the edges.Both authors have signed the title page and a seperate inscription. California, Death Valley, William Lewis Manly$30
10717Kauffman, LindaSouth San FranciscoSelf-PublishedFine.1976 paperback, 8.5 x 11 inches, signed by the author, with 104 pages and sepia photos. A history of South San Francisco, California.California, San Francisco, history$35
7916King, Donald R.Carver Conquest An Athletic History of San Diego High SchoolSan Diego High School Alumni Association 1994 8.5 X11 paperback with 338 pages, b&w photos, inscribed by the author.Very good.California, San Diego High School, Athletics, historyCalifornia, San Diego High School, Athletics, history$20
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10982Kinney, Kenneth, editorGarfield Gleaner January-1921 Vol. VII Number 1Garfield SchoolFair. The covers are worn, soiled and stained. Part of the cover illustration has been "inked in." Staples are rusty. The previous owner's name is in ink on the front cover. The back two pages have autographs.1921 stapled paperback, 7 x 10.5 inches, with 23 pages and b&w photos. Garfield School, Berkeley California, yearbook. Garfield School, Berkeley, California, yearbook.$30
11657Lofberg, Lila and David MalcolmsonSierra OutpostDuell, Sloan and PearceGood. The edge of the front pages have a 3/4 inch circular brownish stain. The contents page has a 2.5 inch internal tear. No dust wrapper.Life at The Florence Lake Station of the Southern California Edison Company in California's high Sierras...1930s.California, Sierra Mountains$20
7680Loofbourow, Leon L. Cross In The Sunset Volume IIHistorical Society Of The California-Nevada Conference of the Methodist Church Good. In a stained and soiled dust wrapper.1961 hardback with 206 pages, b&w photos, endpaper maps and an index. Religion, Religious History, Methodist Episcopal Church and Methodist Church 1897-1947, California Annual Conference, Nevada Religion, History, Methodist Episcopal Church, California, Nevada$14
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11414Lowe, PardeeFather and Glorious DescendantLittle, Brown and CompanyGood to very good. The spine is lightly faded and there's faint shelfwear and soiling on the covers. No dust wrapper.Autobiography of Pardee LoweAutobiography, Pardee Low, Asian American, California$100
9128MacNamara, MarkIn Pursuit of Ideas A Year in the Life of the University of CaliforniaCollins Publishers 1992 first printing hardback, 10 x 14 inches, with 192 pages and photos.Fine in a very good dust wrapper. California, University of California$10
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11709May, CliffWestern Ranch HousesLane Publishing Co.Very good. The fair to good dust wrapper has short tears and wear on the edges. The top of the dust wraper spine is taped, (inside) and the back has several scrape/cut marks.Western US Architetcture. 8.5 x 11 inches with b&w photos and house plans on each page.Architecture, California$40
9484Meadows, Lorena EdwardsA Sagebrush Heritage The Story of Ben Edwards and His FamilySelf Published 1979 3rd printing with 283 pages, signed by the author, b&w photos, illustrations, bibliography and an index.Fine. In a good dust wrapper that has some shelf wear and soiling.1979 3rd printing hardback with 283 pages, signed by the author, b&w photos, illustrations, bibliography and an index. Biography, Ben Edwards, Mining History, Business History, Corporate history, Nevada, California. Biography, Ben Edwards, Mining History, Business History, Corporate history, Nevada, California$20
10607Millan, Dale, Editor1949 Blue and Gold Volume 76 The NuggetUniversity of CaliforniaGood to very good. Light shelfwear on the covers and spine. No autographs or internal writing. No dust wrapper.1949 9 X 12 hardback with 496 pages , b&w photos and an index. Yearbook.California, College Year Book, University of California$30
11694Montgomery, P., editorThe San Quentin News Special Christmas Edition Vol. XX, No. 26 December 22, 1960State Department of CorrectionsGood to very good with sharp folding/crease marks.This 11 x 17.5 inch paper by San Quentin "blueclads" has a total of nine pictures and several articles.California, San Quentin, Prison, Prisoner$25
9954Multiple authors.Overland Narratives Captivities Oregon Idaho California Arizona Montana Texas Indians Red River Settlement Fiction First Editions Autography Deadle's Publications Maps Fur Trade The Sea...Guthrie Y. Barber Collection Sale # 304Park-Bernet GalleriesVery good with light shelf wear. No dust wrapper.1941 paperback with 248 pages, prices realized in pencil on the margins. Western Americana.Park-Bernet Galleries, catalog, bibliophile, Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona, Montana, Texas, Indians, Red River, Americana $40
10294O'Boyle, CarolThe Man Behind The BadgeBlossom Valley PublishersVery good in a light worn and soiled dust jacket.1977 hardback, inscribed by Cal Clayton, the subject of the book, with 197 pages and b&w photos. A biography of Cal Clayton, police officer in Oakland, CA in the 1950's.Oakland, California, Biography, Law enforcement$30
918Older, FremontMy Own StoryThe Post Enquirer Publishing Co. 1925 paperback with 184 pages, photo frontis.Good, faded, a bit soiled, stain on front.Older, FremontFremont Older, Print Media, California$25
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10260Olson, Goldie E., with Ferne MurrayDirected Steps An AutobiographySelf published.Very good.1993 paperback, signed by the author, with 222 pages and b&w photos. Santa Cruz, California, Cheerbringers.Santa Cruz, California, Cheerbringers.$20
9735Osterman, JoeFifty Years Iin "Old" El Toro A Family, A Time, A PlaceSultana Press 1982, long inscription by the author, with 290 pages and b&w photos.Fine. In a lightly shelf worn dust wrapper.Autobiography, Joe Osterman, El Toro, California. Autobiography, Joe Osterman, El Toro, California. $15
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11802Payne, TheodoreCalifornia Wild Flower Seeds California Native Plants 50th Anniversary NumberTheodore PayneGood. Light wear, soiling and creasing. Has several folded page corners.8 x 10.5 inches with many b&w illustrations. A catalog of California wild flower and native plant seeds. Payne was an early proponent of using California native plants. theodorepayne.org has more information.Trade Catalog, Seed Catalog, California native plants, Theodore Payne$20
5132Robins, George W., and L. Deming TiltonLos Angeles Preface to a Master PlanThe Pacific Southwest Academy The Ward Ritchie Press 1941 paperback with 303 pages, fold out map, b&w photos, signed by Tilton.Fair. Book plate, covers and spine sun faded, owners name in ink on front cover, light soiling.California, Los AngelesCalifornia, Los Angeles$60
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2185Rokeach, BarrieCalifornia From the AirWestcliffe Publishers 1989 with 128 pages of aerial photos of California..10 by 11 inches.Fine in a Fine dust wrapper with an original shipping container.California From the AirCalifornia, Aviation$25
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11412Rose, Eugene A.High Odyssey the first solo winter assult of Mt. Whitney and the Muir Trail areaHowell-North BooksVery good. The dust wrapper is fair to good with short tears and some wear along the edges.A solo winter climb of Mt. Whitney by Orland Bartholomew. There are many photos, an index and endpaper maps.California, Mountaineering, Mt. Whitney, Orland Bartholomew, Muir Trail$30
11475Selland, Mabelle M.From China to Fresno: A Love Story Heritage Fresno PressFine. No dust wrapper.2007 hardback with 52 pages, many b&w photos and a list of sources. Inscribed by the author to a neice. The story of K'ang Yu-Wei and his 3rd wife, Lilly Haw, the Chinese Reform Army and the politics of China in the 1800s. Homer Lea and Sun Yat-Sen are included.California, Fresno, China, K'ang Yu-Wei, Homer Lea, Sun Yat-Sen, politics, Chinese American.$20

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Vendor SKUAuthorTitlePublisherConditionDescriptionKeywords(s)PriceImage
10588Shasky, Florian J., and Joanne SonnichsenHand Bookbinding In California A Keepsake In Twelve Parts For The Members of the Book Club of California MDCCCCXCIVThe Book Club of CaliforniaVery good.1994 , 8.5 X 10 inches, 12 parts on heavy stock in a heavy stock folder. B&w photos. Bookbinding.California, Bookbinding, book collection, bibliophile$20
6033Shay, JamesNew Architecture San FranciscoChronicle 1989 first printing with 147 pages and many color photos. 9 X 12 inches.Very good in a good dust wrapperArchitecture, California, San FranciscoArchitecture, California, San Francisco$30
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6449Smolan, Rick and David CohenA Day in the Life of CaliforniaCollins 1988 first printing, a Hertz presentation copy, boxed. Hertz on the front of the box.Fine in a fine dust wrapper. The box is good except for sun fading lines on two sides.Photography, CaliforniaCalifornia, Photography$40
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9973Sonnichsen, Joanne, editorFine Hand Bookbindings for Book Club of California Publications 2001The Book Club of CaliforniaVery good. Faint scrape mark on the very bottom of the spine.2001 8.25x10 inch paperback with color illustrations and 32 pages.Bibliophile, Bookbinding, California$25
10197Soulle, Frank, John H. Gihon, M.D., and James NisbetThe Annals of San Francisco: Containing A Summary of the History of the First Discovery, Settlement, Progress, and Present Condition of California, and a Complete History of all the Important Events Connected with The Great CityD. AppletonGood to very good, light shelf wear and scuffing on the covers and spine, a small white spot on the top front edge of the front cover. Previous owner's small label inside. Fold out map has a 5 inch taped area, from the edge, in..also has a 4 inch by 1/4 inch area of chipping on one edge, some creasing. The protective tissue over one illustration is missing. The pages show occasional acid stain marks and light creasing. Back paste down soiled. No dust jacket.1855 hardback in full leather, with a fold out map, many illustrations, 824 pages and an index.California, San Francisco, History$400
10970StaffSan Francisco Hotel Greeters Guide What to See and Do in San Francisco during December 1951San Francisco Hotel GreetersVery good with light shelf wear. One page has a 1.5 inch tear and a small chip our of the margin. The staples are rusty.1951 stapled paperback with 62 pages, b&w photos and an index. Plays, Businesses, products, etc.California, San Francisco$20
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10984StaffGarfield Gleaner January-1923 Vol. X Number 1Garfield SchoolFair. The covers are worn, soiled and stained. The front cover has a 3 inch rip on the spine. Both the covers and pages have creasing and "rumpling" and soiling. Staples are rusty. The previous owner's name is in ink on the front cover. There are two pages of autographs in the back.1923 stapled paperback, 7 x 10.5 inches, with 35 pages and b&w photos. Garfield School, Berkeley California, yearbook. Garfield School, Berkeley, California, yearbook.$30
10985StaffGarfield Gleaner Christmas, 1923Garfield SchoolFair. The covers are worn, soiled and stained and have a vertical crease. The front cover has a 1 inch rip on the spine. Both the covers and pages have creasing and "rumpling" and soiling. Staples are rusty. The previous owner's name is in ink on the front cover. There are two pages of autographs in the back.1923 stapled paperback, 7 x 10.5 inches, with 33 pages and b&w photos. Garfield School, Berkeley California, yearbook. Garfield School, Berkeley, California, yearbook.$30
10992StaffThe Journal June, 1933Girls High School, San Francisco, CaliforniaGood. Light shelf wear and soiling on the covers and spine. The back cover has some small scrape marks. There are ink names inside the front covers, and moderate autographing and notes through out.1933 hardback, 8 x 10.5 inches, with 84 pages, b&w photos and ads.San Francisco, California, high school yearbook, Girls High School$25
11260Steele, JamesOld Californian DaysW. B. Conkey CompanyGood. Light shelfwear and soiling on the covers and spine. The lettering on the spine has faded. Both hinges show cracks but are holding nicely. The title page has a 1.5 inch tear on the bottom near the spine. Customer's name in ink in front. Pages are all yellowing. No dust wrapper.This is an earlier history of California. There are four pages of ads for other books in back.California, history.$25
11642Sterling, GeorgeThe Caged Eagle And Other PoemsA. M. RobertsonFair. Both covers are worn and stained. The front cover has a long, black ink splotch. The bottom and top of the spine are worn, both hinges are cracked but holding. The pages are browning and some have chipping and short tears. Something, perhaps the manufacturing process, has left stains on both the front and rear endpapers. There are some pencil marks on several pages. No dust wrapper.This copy is inscribed "For my daling sister Madline? with my best love. George. San Francisco, Oct. 18th, 1916. Sterling was a poet and a contempory of Jack London, mentored by Ambrose Bierce. "...The uncrowned king of Bohemia ..." in California at the time.George Sterling, California, Poetry, Literature.$100
10654Stuart, Reginald R. and Grace D.Corridor Country An Interpretive History of the Amador-Livermore Valley Volume One The Spanish-Mexican PeriodThe Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society Good to very good with light shelf wear. No dust wrapper.1966 hardback with 100 pages, sepia tint photos, glossary and an indexCalifornia, Corridor Country, Amador-Livermore Valley, history, Mexico$20
10114Sullaway, Neva GriggsSailing in San Diego A Pictorial HistoryTCS PublishingVery good. In a fair dust jacket that has two 2 inch tears and other wear on the top back side.1991 first edition hardback, 9 x 11.5 inches, inscribed by the author, with b&w and color photos. ISBN 1-879589-00-1California, Sailing, San Diego, history$25
11878The Sacramento BeeThe Bee's Centennial AlbumThe Sacramento BeeFair to good. The presentation box is in poor shape - cracked, broken and soiled. The papers are browning, there are some folded page corners,minor stains and soiling.Sacramento Bee's Centennial Album. 9 parts with a fascimile copy of the end of WWI. Part 1, 15 x 23 in., "Bee Headlines in History," 2-9 are 11.5 x 15.5. 2., early Sacramento in Pictures, 3., Community Life, 4., Furbelows, Gingerbread And Gewgaws, 5., Agriculture and Commerce, 6., A Garland of Art and Music, 7., Theater Town, 8., 1857 - 1883 James McClatchy, 9., 1883 - 1936 C.K. McLatchy.California, Print Media, The Sacramento Bee$75
10779Thompson, RexCharacters On WheelsThomas Y. CrowellFair to good. A diamond imprint moisture stain has marked 1/2 of the back cover. Spine lightly faded, creased and soiled. Owner's name in ink inside.1959 hardback with 182 pages. A story about Aliso Beach Trailer Park, Orange County, California, in the 1940s and 50s. Humor.Travel Trailer, Aliso Beach Trailer Park, Orange County, California, history, humor$35
10783Thompson, RexCharacters On WheelsThomas Y. CrowellGood. Light soiling and wear on the covers and spine. Price sticker "shadow" on the spine. No dust wrapper.1959 hardback with 182 pages. A story about Aliso Beach Trailer Park, Orange County, California, in the 1940s and 50s. Humor.Travel Trailer, Aliso Beach Trailer Park, Orange County, California, history, humor$45
10813Warren, EarlLetter to George E. Outland with "State of California Governor's Office" letterhead.selfGood. Has a tan "ghost" of a smaller piece of paper. Ink date stamp. Two folding creases and faint creases in the margin. Red pencil number.8 x 10 inchs, one page, February 15, 1944, a signed letter from then Governor of California, (later Supreme Court Chief Justice) Earl Warren to California congressman George Outland about Outland's response to a previous communication on the State Board of Agriculture.Autograph, Earl Warren, California, Supreme Court$400
10814Warren, EarlLetter to George E. Outland with "State of California Governor's Office" letterhead.selfGood. Rusty staple in the upper left corner. Ink date stamp. Two folding creases and faint creases in the margin.8 x 10 inchs, one page, September 6, 1944, a signed letter from then Governor of California, (later Supreme Court Chief Justice) Earl Warren to California congressman George Outland about the future of unemployed Federal employees (war workers). Senate Bill No. 2051 is referenced.Autograph, Earl Warren, California, Supreme Court$600
10815Warren, EarlChristmas Card from The Earl Warrens. The front says "Holiday Greetings from the Earl Warrens," the inside is a silhouette pen and ink sketch by Ray Brown of the then Governor's Mansion with the Warrens and pets in front. selfGood with light creasing and soiling. No envelope.5 x 7.5 inchs, one page folded, on heavy stock, circa 1940s, from then Governor of California, (later Supreme Court Chief Justice) Earl Warren to California congressman George Outland . (not signed) ephemera, Earl Warren, California, Supreme Court$50
7555Wells, Harry L.California NamesKellaway-Ide Company 1940 small paperback with 96 pages.Very good with faint soiling on the covers.California, History, NamesCalifornia, History, Names$20
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10884Woodbridge, Sally, editorBay Area HousesOxford University PressVery good. Smells faintly of tobacco. In a good dust wrapper that has wear and short tears on the edges and a lightly faded spine.1976 hardback, 8.5 x 11 inches, with 329 pages, many b&w photos, house plans, notes and an index.California, Archicture, Bay Area, San Francisco$20
10604Yearbook StaffThe Telescope 1946 Volume IVSenior Class of 1946 Trona High SchoolGood. Some autographs and an inked drawing of a telescope. No dust wrapper.1946 hardback, 9 X 12 inches, with 120 pages, b&w photos, illustration, ads and endpaper art.California, High school year book, Trona, California$25
10605Yearbook StaffThe Telescope 1947 Volume VSenior Class of 1947 Trona High SchoolGood. Some autographs. Mild internal cracking of the binding in one area. No dust wrapper.1947 hardback, 8 X 10 inches, with 100 pages, b&w photos, illustration, ads and endpaper art.California, High school year book, Trona, California$25
10609Yearbook StaffFasti '50Chaffey Union High SchoolFair to good. Covers and spine are worn and soiled a bit. The front endpapers have some small holes. There is extensive autographing and ink letter writing inside. There is a name in ink on the front cover. No dustwrapper.1950 hardback 9 X 12 inches with 160 pages and b&w photos. Highschool yearbook. Ontario, CaliforniaCalifornia, high school year book, Ontario, California$20
10611Yearbook StaffFasti '52Chaffey Union High SchoolFair to good. Covers and spine are worn and soiled a bit. Back hinge is cracked but holding. There is extensive autographing and ink letter writing inside. No dustwrapper.1952 hardback 9 X 12 inches with 176 pages and b&w photos. Highschool yearbook. Ontario, CaliforniaCalifornia, high school year book, Ontario, California$20

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