508, [6] ad pp. 16 full-page woodcut engravings, numerous smaller illustrations throughout. (8vo) original blind-stamped cloth, spine gilt. First edition, Later Printing. "Early mention of California's statehood. Frost reprinted numerous accounts of the gold discoveries. The book was apparently hastily brought together, but was popular enough to demand several editions." - Wheat. Cowan, p. 226; Howes F398; Wheat, Gold Rush 79.
508, [6] ad pp. 16 full-page woodcut engravings, numerous smaller illustrations throughout. (8vo) original blind-stamped cloth, spine gilt. First edition, Later Printing. "Early mention of California's statehood. Frost reprinted numerous accounts of the gold discoveries. The book was apparently hastily brought together, but was popular enough to demand several editions." - Wheat. Cowan, p. 226; Howes F398; Wheat, Gold Rush 79.
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