The Notorious I. C. Woods of the Adams Express Author: Shumate, Albert Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1986 Description: 144 pp. Foreword by Kevin Starr. Illustrations, maps, portraits. (8vo) 9½x6½", red cloth, gilt stamped spine, full color dust jacket. One of 1002 copies. First Edition. American Trails Series Volume XV. "History has been notoriously unfair to I. C. Woods, the San Francisco-based businessman and entrepreneur. Woods had the misfortune of being associated with Adams and Company when that banking and express agency collapsed in the panic of 1855. Dreamer of bold dreams, Woods became a scapegoat of history, though he demonstrated the vision that raised his business efforts beyond the commonplace.". From the dust jacket. Lot Amendments Condition: Near fine. 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: 316570
The Notorious I. C. Woods of the Adams Express Author: Shumate, Albert Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1986 Description: 144 pp. Foreword by Kevin Starr. Illustrations, maps, portraits. (8vo) 9½x6½", red cloth, gilt stamped spine, full color dust jacket. One of 1002 copies. First Edition. American Trails Series Volume XV. "History has been notoriously unfair to I. C. Woods, the San Francisco-based businessman and entrepreneur. Woods had the misfortune of being associated with Adams and Company when that banking and express agency collapsed in the panic of 1855. Dreamer of bold dreams, Woods became a scapegoat of history, though he demonstrated the vision that raised his business efforts beyond the commonplace.". From the dust jacket. Lot Amendments Condition: Near fine. 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: 316570
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
