UTAH: The Land of the Blossoming Valley
Boston: The Page Company, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. One of James’ four contributions to the See America First series, preceded by California, Romantic and Beautiful (1914), Arizona, the Wonderful (1917), and New Mexico, The Land of the Delight Makers (1920). Discusses both the history and natural beauty of the Beehive State in a characteristically romantic fashion, and includes an excellent account of the Mormon migration and influence in Utah. Octavo. In the original green cloth binding, with lovely Art Nouveau designs stamped in gilt, cream, blue, and green. In the exceedingly scarce dust jacket and two-part box with paper title labels. Light browning to the extremities of the dust jacket, with some shallow chipping to the spine head. The box is soiled and splitting along the seams, with some general edgewear and light staining. Complete examples are rare, and one would be hard pressed to find a better one. Very good / Very good. Item #71067
Price: $750.00