Author: RAMBO, F. RALPH
Title: Pioneer Blue Book of the Old Santa Clara Valley
Description: San Jose, CA: Rosicrucian Press, 1973. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean condition. There is some toning to the spine joints and edges of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. "Francis Ralph Rambo was born in San Jose, California, on May 16, 1894. He worked as an illustrator, and later served as an art director at San Jose's Muirson Label Company circa 1914-1966. After retiring, he began writing books (many humorous) and map posters on the history of the Santa Clara Valley, illustrated with his original pen and ink cartoons. Rambo had a large local following, who often corresponded with him, and he collaborated with other individuals and groups interested in local history. Rambo's design was featured on the First Civil Settlement in California U. S. Postage stamp in 1977. He died in Palo Alto, CA on May 19, 1990. " (from Online Archive of California). Very Good .
Keywords: Californiana Ralph Rambo California History Santa Clara Valley California Pioneers
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Title: Pioneer Blue Book of the Old Santa Clara Valley
Description: San Jose, CA: Rosicrucian Press, 1973. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean condition. There is some toning to the spine joints and edges of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. "Francis Ralph Rambo was born in San Jose, California, on May 16, 1894. He worked as an illustrator, and later served as an art director at San Jose's Muirson Label Company circa 1914-1966. After retiring, he began writing books (many humorous) and map posters on the history of the Santa Clara Valley, illustrated with his original pen and ink cartoons. Rambo had a large local following, who often corresponded with him, and he collaborated with other individuals and groups interested in local history. Rambo's design was featured on the First Civil Settlement in California U. S. Postage stamp in 1977. He died in Palo Alto, CA on May 19, 1990. " (from Online Archive of California). Very Good .
Keywords: Californiana Ralph Rambo California History Santa Clara Valley California Pioneers
Price: US$ 15.00 Seller: S. Howlett-West Books
- Book number: 49344
- Book number: 49344
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