KING, OF THE MOUNTAINS. by Shebl, James M

Stockton, CA: Univ of Pacific, 1974. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: (iv), 76; frontispiece portrait, 2 full-page illustrations, 2 maps. Bound in blue cloth, gilt cover and spine lettering. 8.75" x 5.5" Clarence King (1842-1901) served as first Director of the USGS and is best known for his exploration of the Sierra Madre mountains.

Stockton, California: University of the Pacific, 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Comprehensive bibliography of Clarence King, (1842-1901) explorer of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and First Director of USGS, near Fine, publisher's blue cloth binding, shows just a tiny bit of wear to head and heel of spine, else Fine, bright gilt titles to front board and spine, No previous owner bookplate or writing, no jacket, 76 pages with appendix, bibliography and index, frontispiece photo portrait of King, illustrations by L.F. Bjorkland, Great Book at a Bargain Price! 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Stockton: Pacific Center for Western Historical Studies, [1974]., 1974. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Light blue cloth, titles stamped in gold gilt on front cover and spine, [5], 76 pp., frontis., preface, introduction, illustrated, maps, footnotes, appendix, bibliography, index. Illustrations by L. F. Bjorklund. A biography (1842-1901) of Clarence Rivers King, mountaineer, geologist, naturalist, and author of works relating to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California. Lightly rubbed at foot of spine and bottom corners, else near fine copy without dust jacket as issued.