Beschreibung:

KNEELAND, SAMUEL THE WONDERS OF THE YOSEMITE VALLEY, AND OF CALIFORNIA. BOSTON: ALEXANDER MOORE, 1872 4to (10 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.; 270 x 171 mm). 10 original mounted photographs by John P. Soule, with tissue-guards, 2 maps, text enclosed within red borders; foxing on a few leaves. Publisher's green pebbled cloth, spine and upper cover stamped in gilt and black, lower cover stamped in blind., edges gilt; spine ends and corners somewhat worn. A bright copy of a Yosemite classic with 10 fine mounted albumen photographs. The book contains the first appearance of John Muir's writings in a book: his account of the Yosemite earthquake of March 1872 and other up-to-date information on the area. The Muir material and the two maps are not in the first edition of 1871, which was not known to Cowan. LITERATURE:Cowan (1933) p. 333; Currey & Kruska 225; Farquhar 10b; Kimes, John Muir 3, 4.Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.