Muir, John (1838-1914), editor. Picturesque California and the Region West of the Rocky Mountains, from Alaska to Mexico. San Francisco and New York: J. Dewing Company, 1888.

2 volumes, folio (394 x 286 mm). Illustrated with etchings, photogravures, and engravings. (Some spotting throughout, offsetting to tissue guards, title page to second volume detached.) Original morocco, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, all edges gilt (rubbing, toning to spines, joints starting).

FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. Picturesque California and the Region West of the Rocky Mountains was first issued by subscription in a variety of formats and featured illustrations by some of the most popular western artists of the day, among them Thomas Hill, Julian Rix, and Frederic Remington. In addition to editing the text Muir contributed seven articles. BAL 14744; Cowan, p.486; Currey & Kruska, 257; Kimes 175.

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Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

Muir, John (1838-1914), editor. Picturesque California and the Region West of the Rocky Mountains, from Alaska to Mexico. San Francisco and New York: J. Dewing Company, 1888.

Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

Muir, John (1838-1914), editor. Picturesque California and the Region West of the Rocky Mountains, from Alaska to Mexico. San Francisco and New York: J. Dewing Company, 1888.

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