The Story of the Old Missions of California - Their Establishment, Progress and Decay
New York: Godfrey A. S. Wieners, 1895. Reprint. Hardcover. REPRINT. From information gathered from manuscripts, diaries, mission registers and personal letters, the author tells the story of the California missions' rise and ruin, the purpose of which was to 'enlist sympathy in the cause of their restoration and preservation' (from preface). A beautiful small volume with twenty-seven mission chapters and photographs.
CONDITION: Hardbound. Dark green boards, gilt title on front and spine. Slight shelf wear to edges, scratch on back lower cover. Protected by mylar. Green design endpapers, front hinge beginning. This copy comes from the library of previous owner, Terry Ruscin, author of Mission Memoirs: A Collection of Photographs, Sketches & Reflections of California's Past. His circular ex libre mark is blindstamped on the front flyleaf. Frontispiece with tissue. Near fine. vi., 106 pp. Full refund if not satisfied. Near Fine / No Jacket.
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Price: $50.00