Views of California. The Mammoth Tree Grove, Calaveras County, California. And its Avenues. San Francisco: Edward Vischer, [1862]. 4to (346 x 275 mm). Letterpress folder with preface and captions. Lithographed title page plus 12 plates with 25 mounted duotone lithographs; lettering printed in purple or blue. Loose as issued in original blind-stamped and gilt-lettered folder with additional title-page (printed in black only) and index pasted to inside covers. Minor marginal dampstain to some plates, spine reinforced and light stains to covers, inside covers browned; near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THE FINE SERIES OF VIEWS. This is Vischer's first publication and one of the most sought-after books on sequoias. Cowan p 662; Currey and Kruska 376; Farquhar 5; Howes V132 Streeter sale 2877.
Views of California. The Mammoth Tree Grove, Calaveras County, California. And its Avenues. San Francisco: Edward Vischer, [1862]. 4to (346 x 275 mm). Letterpress folder with preface and captions. Lithographed title page plus 12 plates with 25 mounted duotone lithographs; lettering printed in purple or blue. Loose as issued in original blind-stamped and gilt-lettered folder with additional title-page (printed in black only) and index pasted to inside covers. Minor marginal dampstain to some plates, spine reinforced and light stains to covers, inside covers browned; near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THE FINE SERIES OF VIEWS. This is Vischer's first publication and one of the most sought-after books on sequoias. Cowan p 662; Currey and Kruska 376; Farquhar 5; Howes V132 Streeter sale 2877.
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