Ruiz, Ramon; Vigil, Theresa (trans.); Harding, George L.; Hammond, George P. ;(notes) A Facsimile Edition of California's First Book Reglamento Provincial Printed at Monterey in 1834 by Augustin V. Zamorino Published by Book Club of California, San Francisco, 1954. Limited Edition, 400 copies
Hard cover, 8vo, in red publisher's linen-like cloth printed in navy with the emblem of an eagle holding a snake above a cactus. vii, [5],16pp.[6]pp. CONITION: Near Fine. Spine a bit faded. Contains an Introduction, Text in English translation, as well as a small facsimile of the original document in rear pocket. Designed and Printed by Lawton Kennedy. This document was the method of governance for the Mexican territories of Upper California in the period prior to California becoming part of the United States at the conclusion of the Mexican War. REF: Oscar Lewis, (1987), California Book Club Publication No. 86 Scarce. A very nicely designed letterpress edition of early California history.

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