California: The Library of Jennie Crocker Henderson, with Additions.
San Francisco: John Howell Books, 1979-80. Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth with gilt spine lettering. 560pp, (19pp). Numerous illustrations. Fine. Item #36517
Custom bound (in one volume) complete set of all five parts of this renowned auction, with original front wrappers bound in. The Californiana collection of Henderson (1887-1974) was, according to Warren R. Howell, "the last of the great collections of Californiana to come on the market. {She was] A granddaughter of Charles Crocker, who was one of the celebrated 'Big Four'...." Part I covers Spanish Exploration to American Statehood," Part II covers "1850 to the Twentieth Century: A to L," Part III covers "1850 to the Twentieth Century: M to Z," Part IV covers "Literature" and Part V "Fine Printing & Limited Editions Addenda & Index." Tight and pristine, this full set is an essential reference.
Price: $95.00