Los Angeles: Powell Publishing Company, (1928-1929). In nine volumes. De Luxe edition of 387 sets, this set with three volumes numbered (361) and including subscriber's name, the other six volumes unnumbered and without subscriber's name. Tall 8vo. Includes numerous autographs from California pioneers, including members of the Donner Party, engineer George Chaffey, many "Covered Wagon Babies" (children born on the trail to California in 1848, 1849, and in the 1850s), and many others. Illustrated with numerous wood engravings and maps. Contemporary full brown morocco, stamped in gilt with illustrations of California grizzly bears and mission bells, joints rubbed, some spine ends chipped, some spine labels replaced, some sunned; boards of fourth volume slightly bowed; top edges gilt, other edges untrimmed; marbled endpapers; text and plates very gently toned. A very good set.