The Rezanov to Nueva California in 1806: The Report of Count Nikolai Petrovich Resonov of His Voyage to that Provincia of Nueva Espana from New Archangel. An English Translation Revised and Corrected, With Notes Etc. by Thomas C. Russell.
San Francisco. The Private Press of Thonas C. Russell. 1926. This edition limited to 260 numbered copies of which this is #183. Signed by Thomas C. Russell to limitation page. This is a Presentation Copy inscribed to Marie Louise from San Francisco tycoon William Sproule- the inscription in ink to flyleaf. Illustrated with 5 full page mezzotints depicting early Northern California and San Francisco. 8vo. 6.5" x 10.0". Handsomely bound in full gilt ruled morocco. Gilt ruled spine compartments with elaborate gilt tooled motif.Gilt tooled raised bands.
A beautiful custom presentation of Rezanov's report to the Russian Minister of Commerce detailing the voyage to and the establishment of the Russian Colony in California.
Bottom corners bumped else a gleaming, pristine Fine copy.
Item #8684
Price: $400.00