A Leaf from Francisco Palou's "Noticias de la Nueva California, Mexico, 1857."
Orinda, California: [Press of the Golden Key], 1990. One of one hundred and fifty copies. Title page printed in black and red with small wood-engraved publisher's device. Contains a tipped-in original leaf (309/310) from Palou's work opposite half-title. Also includes a facsimile of the original half-title. Very slight creasing. Corners lightly rubbed. A near fine copy. Tan stiff paper wrappers with a woodcut engraving of Padre Palou in silver by Rik Olson on the front. Quarto. [12] pp. Item #16152
The original leaf accompanying the essay is from the final volume of Palou's work, which became available some years ago. Created as a keepsake for the gathering of the Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs.
Price: $150.00