Laying the Corner-Stone of the Building of the California Academy of Sciences...July 12, 1889

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Sale 328: Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps & Atlases (#328) 03/23/2006 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #21Laying the Corner-Stone of the Building of the California Academy of Sciences...July 12, 1889

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(California Academy of Sciences)

Title:

Laying the Corner-Stone of the Building of the California Academy of Sciences...July 12, 1889

Author:

Crocker, Col. Charles F.

Place Published:

San Francisco

Publisher:

California Academy of Sciences

Date Published:

1889

Description:

29, [1] pp. With a wood-engraved plate showing the front of the building, printed in blue. 10x7, printed wrappers. First printing.

Commemorative booklet issued on the occasion for the opening of California Academy of Sciences building in San Francisco. Contains an address made by Col. Crocker (President for the Board of Trustees).

Condition:

Soiling, a few small chips and tears (some repaired) with light foxing to front cover, other slight wear; else very good.

Item#:

168949
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