Description:
San Francisco: Albert Dressler, 1927. Albert Dressler (1887-1960), a cartoonist and California historian, wrote and self-published this sweet history of San Francisco's favorite looney. This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition, LIMITED to 550 copies, with 50 reserved for private distribution. A Very Good copy; red cloth binding with black lettering; binding is firm but has moderate soiling. The text is clean and fresh; 31 pages, with many charming illustrations. Quercus speculates that this is one of the reserved copies as it has been SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author on the FFEP to Everett Sanders (1852-1950), American political figure, on the day of publication. No dustjacket, and lacking the separte proclamation sheet. In an archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited/Numbered.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.
Emperor Norton. Life and Experiences of a Notable Character in San Francisco 1849-1880 by Dressler, Albert - 1927
by Dressler, Albert
Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
Emperor Norton. Life and Experiences of a Notable Character in San Francisco 1849-1880
by Dressler, Albert
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
San Francisco: Albert Dressler. Near Fine. 1927. Limited Edition. Hardcover. A few small, light spots of soil to back cover, otherwise a bright copy. ; Red cloth lettered and ruled in black; illustrated with period reproductions from newspaper articles and cartoons; colored portrait photograph and a drawing of the Emperor. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 30 pages; No. 4 of 50 copies reserved for private distribution. This copy warmly inscribed by Dressler on front endpaper, "To John Newbegin, my faithful friend, I dedicate this book in the spirit of Good fellowship, Albert Dressler, Sacramento Calif. , Publication day." Albert Dresler was born in San Francisco on September 29, 1887. At various times he was a cartoonist, author, antique collector, historian, and reporter. John Newbegin was a pioneer San Francisco bookseller and publisher. .
-
Bookseller
G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
(US)
- Format/Binding Hardcover
- Book Condition Used - Near Fine
- Edition Limited Edition
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Albert Dressler
- Place of Publication San Francisco
- Date Published 1927
- Keywords HISTORY, San Francisco, Western America
We have 1 copies available starting at €233.55.
More Photos
Emperor Norton. Life and Experiences of a Notable Character in San Francisco 1849-1880
by Dressler, Albert
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Limited/Numbered.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Chico, California, United States
- Item Price
-
€233.55
Show Details
Item Price
€233.55