Cherry Edgar Kellog (1 results)

4to., (11 x 8 4/8 inches). Four-page publisher's prospectus for the work loosely inserted. 24 fine albumen prints mounted on heavy stock with a border and caption in purple ink (some spotting). Original purple cloth, gilt (extremities scuffed, one or two small stains). "[An] impressive verbal and pictorial description of the logging industry on the northern coast of California" ( Kurutz ). First edition, one of 500 copies as proposed in the "Prospectus" included here. "The object desired to be attained in presenting views by the photographic process is, to set aside all doubt as to the enormous growth of the Redwood, the number of feet per acre, and the superior qualifications that will recommend it to builders and others. Inasmuch as engravings are usually cut from sketches, drawn perhaps by enthused artists, perfect satisfaction is not given; but with photographic views, which cannot lie, argument as to truthfulness is unnecessary" (Cherry from the "Introduction"). Cowan I, p. 186. Cowan II, p. 525; Fritz, California Coast Redwood 1209; Kurutz, California Books Illustrated with Original Photographs 7; Miles & Reese, Creating America 74; Truthful Lens 135.