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California Gold Rush 3 set Barbary Coast, Mother Lode Pictorial, SHIRLEY LETTERS

The second book is "The Mother Lode: A Pictorial Guide To California's Gold Rush Country" by Kristin Moore published by Chronicle 1983 first edition. The third book is "The Barbary Coast; Gold, Girls, Gambling Dens - The Garish Story Of San Francisco From '49 To The Great Fire" By Herbert Asbury Published By Pocket Book 1948 First Edition First Printing By This Publisher.

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Condition	The Barbary Coast book has all pages tight and all illustrations present. Hinges are not cracked.' Title on the spine is not sun faded. Corners are not creased. The edges have some wear. No moisture stains and no pages stuck together. All illustrations are free from stains. No names or inscriptions. Small chip on first end page. Overall a very good copy. The Shirley Letters book has no price stickers, no remainder marks, no shelf wear, all illustrations present, all pages tight, clean and odor free. One name written inside the back cover otherwise new condition book. The dust jacket has not been price clipped and has light edge wear, over all a very good jacket. The Mother Lode book has no price stickers, no remainder marks, no names written inside, all pages tight, clean and odor free. Corner crease otherwise brand new. See scans and description for more detail.
Condition	Very Good
Book Title	THE SHIRLEY LETTERS
Signed	No
Ex Libris	No
Book Series	Historical
Narrative Type	Nonfiction
Original Language	English
Publisher	Alfred A. Knopf
Inscribed	No
Intended Audience	Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Edition	First Edition
Vintage	No
Personalize	No
Publication Year	1949
Type	History
Format	Hardcover
Language	English
Author	Charli Wheat
Personalized	No
Features	1st Edition
Genre	History
Country/Region of Manufacture	United States
Topic	History

California Gold Rush 3 set.

The first book is "THE SHIRLEY LETTERS From the California Mines 1851-1852" introduction by Carl I. Wheat Alfred A. Knopf First Borzoi Edition1949.

Hardcover. Twenty-three letters written by Louisa Smith Clappe [under pseudonym "Dame Shirley" ] to her sister, in Massachusetts in which she describes the landscape, conditions and life of Rich Bar, a short-lived mining camp north of San Francisco on the Feather River. Set in Dwiggins' experimental Linotype Stuyvesant typeface. A volume in the publisher's Western American series edited by Oscar Lewis and Robert Glass Cleland. Introduction & notes by Carl I. Wheat. 216 pages. Informative, nicely illustrated with art and a map. Bright tight clean crisp copy. Measures about 8.5" x 5.8". Selling on other sites for over $45.00 in this condition. Printed on quality paper.

The second book is "The Mother Lode: A Pictorial Guide To California's Gold Rush Country" by Kristin Moore published by Chronicle 1983 first edition.

In color photo stiff wraps. Fine unmarked, no spine creases.. Informative, richly illustrated interpretive celebration of the Gold Rush regions, people, events and history. Bright tight clean crisp copy. Measures about 10" x 9.8". 132 pages, index, bibliography, b/w & color glossy photos. Illustrated throughout. Selling on other sites for over $55.00 in this condition. Printed on high quality paper.

The third book is "The Barbary Coast; Gold, Girls, Gambling Dens - The Garish Story Of San Francisco From '49 To The Great Fire" By Herbert Asbury Published By Pocket Book 1948 First Edition First Printing By This Publisher. Archival Prints And Drawings. A History Since The 1849 Economic Boost Of Gold-Seekers, And The Breadth Of Immigrants: Australians, Chinese And Chinatown Slaves, Seaport Sailors. Filled With Accounts Of Crime, Vigilante Justice And Bordellos. 310 Pages. Detailed Index. Fascinating account of the early history of San Francisco. An engrossing book! Vintage paperback. Book has no remainder marks. Selling for over $30.00 on other sites.