Appert, Richard. Author of "Famous Ships". Student in Printing, San Francisco Continuation School. Coats, Martin D., Instructor

SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California: Press of San Francisco Continuation School, 1934. 1st Edition (cf. Rocq 8100, which records a copy with no publication date). INSCRIBED by Author. Printed buff stiff-stock paper wrappers. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. 50 pp. 24 woodcut illustrations, of which 11 are full page. All appear to have been executed specifically for this publication. No artist credited, though we would not be surprised to find that individual to be another student, if not the author of the volume. 9" x 6". Geneal wear & soiling to binding, which also shows some age toning. A small, unobtrusive 'burn' mark to lower right of the front cover. An Abt VG copy. This book an informal history & homage to the City by the Bay; chapter headings include Yerba Buena, Old San Francisco, Shipping, Parks & Hills, & Our City Today. Presumed to be the product of a 'school project' from Mr. Appert's Printing course. Scarce: OCLC locates but 4 cc.

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Book number: 32459

Catalogue: Americana