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256, lviii ad pp. (12mo) original green cloth, lettered in gilt. First Edition.

A presentation copy, inscribed to noted author, artist and government agent J. Ross Browne on the front pastedown endpaper: "J. Ross Browne, Comps. of Writer, E.K." Though the authorship of this volume has never been firmly established, E.K. is likely Edward Kemble, California journalist and publisher of the Alta California newspaper. Scarce and early travel guide to San Francisco, around the Bay Area and south. Describes northern routes to the Yosemite Valley with rates for hotels, livery, and guides. Laid in is a blue silk ribbon celebrating the Socieity of California Pioneers Admission Day Celebration 1850 - 1890. Ribbon rather frayed at top edge. Cowan pg. 33; Currey & Kruska 5.