California And The West from AARDWOLF Fine Books

Desert Magazine, Palm Desert, CA, 1961; First Edition; oblong quarto, 184 pages; hardcover. Fascinating collection of 197 large period photographs chronicling the lives of the pioneers, frontiersmen, Indians, cattlemen, businessmen, bad men, railroad men, boatmen, and soldiers who populated the open ranges, ranches, and towns of nineteenth century Arizona, Nevada, and desert areas of California. Edited by Charles… Read more about this item

Bill Talbitzer, Oroville, CA, 1963; First Edition; 8 1/2" x 11", 56 pages; illustrated. Collected histories of the many legendary historic sites lost forever beneath the waters of the Feather River by the filling of Oroville Dam in 1967. Privately published by the author prior to the dam’s completion for purposes of preserving Oroville history and to encourage… Read more about this item

Elizabeth J. Weaver, Modoc County, CA , 1971; First Edition; 8 1/2" x 11", 24 pages; illustrated. The turbulent history of Modoc County, California, with accounts of its early native peoples, explorers, trappers, farmers, and prospectors, who were often at war with one another. Profusely illustrated with both period and contemporary b&w photographs showing the historic buildings, landmarks,… Read more about this item

Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors, Los Angeles, circa 1974; Square octavo, 40 pages; no p.d. (circa 1974); photo illustrated. A history of the old Los Angeles Hall Of Records, and the development of the new Civic Center complex of the 1970’s which replaced it. Designed by architects Hudson and Munsel, the Old Hall was completed in 1911… Read more about this item

D. R. MacGregor, , 1965; 8 vo, 16 pages. Reprint of an article entitled "The Queen Of California," published in Vol. XII, No. VII of Atlantic Monthly Magazine, March,1864, explaining the origin of the name "California." A faithful facsimile, complete with original pagination. Fine, in illustrated card wraps.

Historical Society Of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1972; 8vo, 52 pages. Detailed history of 18th century Franciscan friar Juan Crespi, whose pivotal role in the exploration of California and subsequent establishment of the California Missions had heretofore been erroneously attributed to Father Serra. Reprinted from the Sept., 1971, Vol. LIII, No. 3 issue of the Southern California Quarterly.… Read more about this item

Fairfax High School , Los Angeles, 1947, 1949; Fairfax High School’s Christmas Program pamphlets for 1947 and 1949. Measure 4" x 7" and 5" x 7" respectively. Each four pages, single fold, listing each of the orchestral, choral, and dramatic presentations by the various school organizations in order of appearance, together with lyrics for Christmas carols to… Read more about this item

Hollywood High School Printing Dept., Hollywood, CA, 1940; December 17, 1940 Hollywood High School Christmas Music Program. Measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/2", 4 pages, single fold, printed on card stock. Fine condition. Accompanied by 4 page Hollywood "High Fight Songs and Yells" pamphlet of same vintage, 6 1/2" x 9" with decorative border and school crest… Read more about this item

Pacific Gas and Electric, San Francisco, CA, 1968; First Edition, 8 1/2" x 11", 47 pages. A study of the discovery and history of each of the various overland routes to California, from North to South, thirty-eight in all. Photo illustrated throughout, plus two maps at the front. Introduction by Governor Ronald Reagan. An entry in the 1960’s… Read more about this item

Center For Urban Studies Of San Fernando Valley College, Northridge, CA, 1965; First Edition; octavo, 32 pages. A comprehensive bibliography of all available materials relating to the history of the San Fernando Valley to date: books, theses, dissertations, maps, government publications, newspapers, and magazines, numbering 484 items in all. Published by the Center For Urban Studies Of San… Read more about this item

Pasadena Post No. 13, American Legion, Pasadena, CA, 1960; 8 1/2" x 11"; 39 pages. Official 1960 program, with pictures and descriptions of all floats in order of appearance, numerous behind the scenes stories, full page portrait photo of parade Grand Marshal Richard Nixon, and substantial coverage of the Washington-Wisconsin Rose Bowl game, with team photos. Numerous display… Read more about this item

Login Printing and Binding Co., Pasadena, 1939; 8 3/4" x 11 3/4"; 32 pages. Golden Jubilee publication of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, 1889-1939, with full history of the pageant plus beautiful full-page color photographs of each of the Sweepstakes and Special Prize floats from 1927 to 1938, accompanied by detailed descriptions for each. Striking illustration art front… Read more about this item

Pasadena Tournament Of Roses Assn., Pasadena, CA, 1982; 8 1/2" x 11"; 72 pages. Official 1982 program, with pictures and descriptions of all floats in order of appearance, color photos of Rose Queen Kathryn Ann Potthast and each of the members of her court, a two-page photo spread of Grand Marshal Jimmy Stewart, behind the scenes Rose Tournament… Read more about this item

Lucca Restaurant, San Francisco, 1940; 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" triple-fold menu from San Francisco’s Lucca Restaurant located at Francisco and Powell streets. A la carte and dinner menus for August 13, 1940, with prices. From the heady days when a diner could get an entire steak, roast, chop, chicken, or fish dinner for $1.00, or a steak… Read more about this item

Associated Students Of The University Of California At Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1956; First Edition; Quarto, 467 pages; gray cloth. University Of California at Los Angeles yearbook for 1956, profusely illustrated with individual photos of all senior classmen, all members of fraternities, student clubs, boards, councils, living groups, athletic teams, coaching staff, honor and service organizations, and university… Read more about this item

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, 1952; Tall quarto (10 1/2" x 14"), 144 pages; illustrated. Enthusiastic booster publication for the city of Los Angeles promoting its resources, opportunities, and agreeable climate, for purposes of attracting business activity and financial investment. Profusely illustrated with photographs by Times staff photographers depicting the many facets of Los Angeles life, from… Read more about this item

Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Los Angeles, 1950; Large circa 1950 Fairchild Aerial Surveys photo showing Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and east toward Indio, California, plus the bygone Palm Desert Air Park, "Airport Of The Stars." From the office of Culver Nichols, legendary realtor who was instrumental in the movement to incorporate the city of Palm Springs in… Read more about this item

Holllywood Chamber Of Commerce and Fiske Enterprises, Hollywood, CA, 1979; First Edition; quarto, 288 pages; red cloth, gilt titles; photo illustrated. A detailed history of Hollywood’s first century, from 1879 to 1979, compiled and published by the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce. Profusely illustrated with over 300 fascinating vintage photographs. Fact-filled, engrossing, and entertaining. Fine, clean, crisp, and bright,… Read more about this item

Los Angeles, California, 1903; 2 1/2" x 7" satin ribbon badge from the G.A.R. Camp Fire at Los Angeles August 26, 1903, previously belonging to Civil War Colonel E.F.C. Klokke (1834-1914) of the 24th Illinois Volunteers. Klokke was an officer in the Cumberland Department of the newly formed Signal Corps and a veteran of the Battle Of Shiloh.… Read more about this item

John Howell Books, San Francisco, 1991; First Edition, limited to 5,000 copies; quarto, 130 pages; blue cloth; gilt spine titles and front board decorations; front page block edges untrimmed; illustrated. First publication of the 1775 journal of Father Vicente Santa Maria, member of the very first Spanish voyage of exploration into San Francisco Bay. Text on the left… Read more about this item