Title: In and Out of the Old Missions of California - inscribed presentation copy Author: James, George Wharton Place: Boston Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date: 1910 Description: Profusely illustrated from photographs. (8vo) three quarter green morocco and marbled boards, top edge gilt. Finely bound presentation copy Inscribed by James on the front flyleaf: " To Wm. Lutz. Herein is recorded some of the heroic achievements of noblemen of God for the Indians of America. Though of an alien faith from mine their devotion to God and needy humanity make them one with me in the highest faith - that exemplified in life. Cordially yours, George Wharton James " The special gift binding, commissioned by James, is by "Grabau." James was noted for having a few copies of his books bound by this binder for presentation purposes. These copies are quite scarce. Lot Amendments Condition: Sunning to spine and top of binding; near fine. Item number: 278004
Title: In and Out of the Old Missions of California - inscribed presentation copy Author: James, George Wharton Place: Boston Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date: 1910 Description: Profusely illustrated from photographs. (8vo) three quarter green morocco and marbled boards, top edge gilt. Finely bound presentation copy Inscribed by James on the front flyleaf: " To Wm. Lutz. Herein is recorded some of the heroic achievements of noblemen of God for the Indians of America. Though of an alien faith from mine their devotion to God and needy humanity make them one with me in the highest faith - that exemplified in life. Cordially yours, George Wharton James " The special gift binding, commissioned by James, is by "Grabau." James was noted for having a few copies of his books bound by this binder for presentation purposes. These copies are quite scarce. Lot Amendments Condition: Sunning to spine and top of binding; near fine. Item number: 278004
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