signed first edition Hardcover
1931 · San Francisco
by de Russailh, Albert Bernard (Edwin Grabhorn)
San Francisco: The Westgate Press, 1931. First limited edition. One of 475 unnumbered copies printed at The Grabhorn Press. Translated from the Journal of de Russailh by Clarkson Crane. Introduction by Crane. Reproduction of period lithographs on fold-out pages and a facsimile of the pamphlet "The Spirit of California" by de Russailh bound-in as issued. This copy inscribed by Edwin Grabhorn to Francis P. Farquhar on a blank prelim page. "for Francis Farquhar from Ed Grabhorn." Marbled paper-covered boards; no lable on spine, Paris engraver's store sticker on front free endpage, offsetting on page with Jules Remy's facsimile note about de Russailh's arrival in San Francisco. Very Good condition. Farquhar was a conservationist, mountaineer, writer, scholar and honorary President of the Sierra Club.. Inscribed. First Edition. Hardcovers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Association Copy.
(Inventory #: 12097)