The California Gold Rush Overland Diary of Byron N. McKinstry, 1850-1852: with a biographical sketch and comment on a modern tracing of his overland travel by his grandson, Bruce L. McKinstry Author: McKinstry, Byron N. Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1975 Description: Volume X. 401 pp. Illustrations and portraits. (8vo)9½x6½", red cloth, top edge trim, other edges untrimmed, gilt stamped spine, two-color printed dust jacket. One of 1644 copies. First Edition. "This is a first rate diary. It fulfills both the qualifications of literary and historical excellence (Ray Allen Billington). The commentary of the diarist's grandson in tracing the trail, identifying each and every landmark, make this one of the uniquely satisfying works of its type.". Clark and Brunet II, 180. Lot Amendments Condition: Publisher's prospectus laid in, near fine in near fine mylar protected dust jacket. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 314839
The California Gold Rush Overland Diary of Byron N. McKinstry, 1850-1852: with a biographical sketch and comment on a modern tracing of his overland travel by his grandson, Bruce L. McKinstry Author: McKinstry, Byron N. Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1975 Description: Volume X. 401 pp. Illustrations and portraits. (8vo)9½x6½", red cloth, top edge trim, other edges untrimmed, gilt stamped spine, two-color printed dust jacket. One of 1644 copies. First Edition. "This is a first rate diary. It fulfills both the qualifications of literary and historical excellence (Ray Allen Billington). The commentary of the diarist's grandson in tracing the trail, identifying each and every landmark, make this one of the uniquely satisfying works of its type.". Clark and Brunet II, 180. Lot Amendments Condition: Publisher's prospectus laid in, near fine in near fine mylar protected dust jacket. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 314839
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