San Francisco Fire Department, 1866-1974.

San Francisco: St. Francis Hook & Ladder Society, 1974 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Quarto. 12¼ x 9 inches. 304pp. Profusely illustrated with portraits, historic images, firefighting scenes, rescues, etc., some in color. Red leatherette, gold fire department seal on front cover. Hinges sprung and loose, 1 inch tear to upper rear edge of spine. A very good copy. First edition. The San Francisco Fire Department official history/yearbook covering the history of the department (1866-1974) plus portraits and particulars on all the members of the department. Also covers the period (1849-1866) when the engine companies were private. Very scarce. Five copies located by OCLC. .