Item #285689 Sketches of California. Issued in the Interest of the Phillips-Rock Island Tourist Excursions. (cover title: 'Spanning the Continent by the Phillips Rock Island'). A. Phillips, Co.

Sketches of California. Issued in the Interest of the Phillips-Rock Island Tourist Excursions. (cover title: 'Spanning the Continent by the Phillips Rock Island')

A. Phillips & Co. Printed by the J. M. W. Jones Stationery and Printing Co., ca. 1893. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Item #285689
ISBN: 281AIB1056444

32 pages. 5 full-page B/W illustrations. Essay by E. W. Maslin, 'What Can Be Done in California.' and 'The Sugar Beet in California,' by Richard Gird. Other essays, 'What Water Hs Done,' and 'Advantages of Irrigation.' Additionally, 'Some Facts in Figures,' regarding agriculture in California. A promotional brochure for the excursion company. First edition (first printing). Very good in yellow illustrated wappers (paperback). Spine with 1/2 inch red tape on front and back Covers mildly soiled. Closed 3/4 inch tear on rear cover panel. Scarce. WorldCat locates 2 copies.

Price: $50.00

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