Santa Clara County and its Resources, Historical, Descriptive, Statistical: A Souvenir of the San Jose Mercury
San Jose, CA: San Jose Mercury Publishing and Printing Co., 1896. Second Edition. Oblong 8vo. 322, [5] pp. Index. Profusely illustrated with photographic reproductions of public buildings, homes, farms, agriculture, portraits of citizens, and much more; full page map. Introduction by Chas. M. Shortridge, editor San Jose Daily and Weekly Mercury. Original color pictorial cardstock wrappers. Professionally restored with rose colored linen spine; lower front corner repaired; chipping to lower front corner of ffep; minor general wear and soiling; else a near fine copy of an early and uncommon California county souvenir history. Item #17404
With cover title: Sunshine, fruit and flowers, Santa Clara County, California. One of the more extensive county histories promoting the beauty and opportunities in Santa Clara Valley. The first edition was sold out in less than thirty days thus prompting the publication of this edition in which errors were corrected and with the addition of new pictures and new facts. Not in Rocq.
Price: $500.00