HISTORICAL MEMOIRS OF NEW CALIFORNIA: Translated into English from the Manuscript in the Archives of Mexico, Edited by Herbert Eugene Bolton

Palóu, Fray Francisco, O.F.M.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover. The first translation into English of this important primary source on early California. Along with his mentor, Junípero Serra, Palóu (1723-89) played many key roles and offices vital to the establishment of several of the missions in California and many of those in Mexico. 32 illustrations, including 3 folding maps. Octavo, four volumes. Original blue cloth bindings, with gilt titles. Largely unopened. The spines are a touch faded; else a crisp, very good set. Very good. Item #75652

Price: $350.00