Language: English
Published by M. Rieder, 1904
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 57 Pp + Green Rear Cover,(Lacking Front Cover!). 2 Pp Text By Williams At Front, Map At Rear, Plus Photographic Plates, Double Page Plate At Center, Two Photos On Last Page.
Softcover. Condition: Good. Second edition from 1905, originally published in 1904. Green illustrated wrappers with black lettering on cover. Minor creasing and wear to edges; moderate toning; some scuffing and scratching; mild soiling; mark of removed sticker on cover. Staples are a bit rusted, but binding is still tight. Interior is clean. Unpaginated. Includes black-and-white photos throughout. This promotional viewbook showcases the beautiful scenery of California's Santa Catalina Island. The introduction by Iza Williams details the various tourist activities on offer such as glass-bottom boat tours, fishing, and goat hunting. ; B&W Photographs; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall.
Published by M. Rieder, Los Angeles, (CA), 1905
Seller: Bartleby's Books, ABAA, Chevy Chase, MD, U.S.A.
Second edition (first published the previous year). Oblong 4to. (2) pp. [printed in double-columns]. 28 plates of views of the island, several angling related, map. Promotional text is extravagant in praise of fishing and goat hunting possibilities. Rocq 4854. Some light old staining and with a little erosion at the upper corner, else very good. Original four-color decorated green wrappers (faded) featuring a yellowtail swimming in sea grass, stapled. (#6149).
Published by LA, RIEDER, 1905, 1905
Seller: Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL PICTORIAL WRAPS VERY GOOD.