Buy this book on-line Stevenson, J. D.; California State Library Foundation : The Founding Documents of the California State LibraryCalifornia State Library Foundation, Sacramento, CA, 1999
One of 250 copies. Original publisher's gray paper wrappers with string binding. Black-and-white illustration of Colonel Jonathan Drake Stevenson on front. 10" x 14 3/4." Four pages, complete. Folio is virtually pristine and intact except for slightly bumped corners and minuscule age toning. A Fine copy. Front colophon: "This keepsake, printed in an edition of 250 copies, is proudly presented by the California State Library Foundation on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the California State Library." The keepsake contains a facsimile letter by Colonel J. D. Stevenson, which he wrote on the occasion of presenting books to the first California Legislature when it met to establish a state library. "One-half facsimile" of the California State Library's first book catalog tipped in on panel facing Stevenson's facsimile letter. Notably, Stevenson's gift was the first donation and acquisition of books at the California State Library.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Stevenson, J. D.; California State Library Foundation : The Founding Documents of the California State Library. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, collectables, out-of-print books, antiquarian books and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |