SUTTER OF CALIFORNIA: A BIOGRAPHY
NY: The Press Of The Pioneers, Inc.:, 1934. Illustrated. True first edition. Signed presentation from Dana on the half-title page: “To Potter Van Court, Cordially yours, Julian Dana 1934.” John Augustus Sutter [1803–1880],is known for establishing Sutter's Fort in the area that would eventually become Sacramento, California, the state's capital. Although he became famous following the discovery of gold by his employee James W. Marshall and the mill-making team at Sutter's Mill, Sutter saw his own business ventures fail during the California Gold Rush. Thick 8vo., red cloth, stamped in gilt, in dust jacket; 423 pages. Item #58297
Very Good (covers bright; contents clean & tight with very minor spotting endpapers); little wear d/j.
Price: $185.00