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Edward Eberstadt, N. Y, Catalogue 132, [Published date: NO date, circa 1953]. Paper covers, 128 pp. A Collection of original historical sources notably on California and the far West and including material on the South, the Middle West, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, South America and the West Indies. Detailed descriptions and prices for 765 books, manuscripts and paintings offered for sale. Some illustrations.
In acceptable condition. Illustrated paper covers have light bumping to edges and corners. Light to moderate overall aging, scuffing and spotting to covers as well. Binding tight. Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Highlights include an original autograph statement by John Quincy Adams of the discovery, history, exploration and settlement of the Trans-Mississippi country; two original signed manuscripts by Juan Antonia Balthasar "Informacion de los padres Missioneros de la Provincia de Senora" 1744, and "Visita de la Provincia de Sonora hecha por el Visitador General de las Missiones" 1744; A series of five autograph letters signed by Blas de Castillo, C. de la Fuente, Francisco Ramirez de Salazar, and others to Pardinas, the governor and Captain general of New Spain; The First Constitution of New Mexico, 1850; Folio Broadsheet: Alvarado Proclaims Liberty to the People of Alta California and Announces the Success of the Revolt against Mexican Tyranny, 1837; Halleck's Original Manuscript report of the Land titles of the Conquered Territory [California], 1849; Large and Important original oil by William Robinson Leigh "Bearhunt in the Rockies"; The Oregon American : Tualatin Plains, 1848-49 with Spalding's Account of the Whitman Massacre; Original Oil Painting by John Mix Stanley "View of the Copper Mines" 1846.