Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA
(Edwin Emmet Curtis)
Souvenir of Monterey California
First Edition
$450
Item Details
[1905]
Self-mailing booklet (6" x 3 1/2"). 23 pp. Photomechanical reproductions of 23 photographs of Monterey, California, including images of the Monterey coast, birds'-eye views, beaches, fishermen, Monterey Hotel interior and exterior views, banana plants, fishermen, a sailing ship, dress parade at the Presidio; with accompanying text; map. Previous owner label; pencil notations of the photographs; two tape strips across lower spine; light wear; else a very good copy of a rare, early tourist promotional booklet with a brief history of Monterey Peninsula and a poem titled "Monterey" by Edwin Emmet Curtis. The text provides descriptions of the photographs. Only 1 copy located (at Columbia University).
Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA
Mary Hill & James Bryant
245 Pearl Street
Monterey, CA, 93940
United States
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