Vol. V of Pacific Railroad Reports

Heading: (Pacific Railroad Reports)
Author:
Title: Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the Direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853-4. Volume V
Place Published: Washington
Publisher:Beverley Tucker, Printer
Date Published: 1856
Description:

Volume V only. Illustrated with 26 color lithograph plates; 4 maps (1 folding); 14 sections on 8 sheets (a few color, 7 sheets folding); 10 (of 11) fossil plates; 1 geology plate. 28.5x21.7 cm (11¼x8¼"), original black cloth, decorations blindstamped, spine lettered in gilt. House issue.

Robert Stockton Williamson's explorations in California, one of the most sought-after volumes of the Pacific Railway Reports, with superb lithographs including the noteworthy first view of Los Angeles (Howes P3; Wagner-Camp 264). The 28 botanical plates normally included in this volume are not present.
Condition Report: Joints tender, wear to cloth, rubbing to ends of spine and corners of boards; occasional marginal foxing, folding map creased with small tear, small tear on page 27-28, botanical plates cut out; very good.