6 issues. Loose sheets, various paginations (generally 2, 8, or 20 pp). Mostly 54x38 cm (21x15"). Six issues of the Alta California or Daily Alta California, spanning the years 1853-1871. The 19th-century San Francisco newspaper was principally famous for its relation to Mark Twain, and was arguably San Francisco's most influential Gold Rush newspaper. The paper descended from the first newspaper published in the city, The California Star, which debuted on January 9, 1847. The Daily Alta California was also published as weekly, tri-weekly, and steamer editions. Includes: The Weekly Alta California. April 9, 1853. The Weekly Alta California. April 23, 1853. The Alta California. March 1, 1854. The Alta California. April 1, 1854. The Daily Alta California. November 30, 1861. The Daily Alta California. March 16, 1871.
6 issues. Loose sheets, various paginations (generally 2, 8, or 20 pp). Mostly 54x38 cm (21x15"). Six issues of the Alta California or Daily Alta California, spanning the years 1853-1871. The 19th-century San Francisco newspaper was principally famous for its relation to Mark Twain, and was arguably San Francisco's most influential Gold Rush newspaper. The paper descended from the first newspaper published in the city, The California Star, which debuted on January 9, 1847. The Daily Alta California was also published as weekly, tri-weekly, and steamer editions. Includes: The Weekly Alta California. April 9, 1853. The Weekly Alta California. April 23, 1853. The Alta California. March 1, 1854. The Alta California. April 1, 1854. The Daily Alta California. November 30, 1861. The Daily Alta California. March 16, 1871.
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