Corrected proof, first edition. Stamped: Temple Press. Tipped in: autograph letter signed to Samuel Everitt from Joseph Conrad, 1921 August 21. Tipped in: Motto, typescript.
Imperfect: page 93 incorrectly numbered 39., Inscribed: "Proofs of first private issue.", McKay no. 7596., Proof sheets., and With the book-plate of Arthur John Butler.
Map of San Francisco imperfect: torn along fold at upper right., Maps linen backed and bound in on tabs., Numerous pagination errors., and Printer’s dummy[?] with printed title page and "avant propos." Text consists of mounted newspaper clippings[?] and original illustrations in pencil and watercolor as well as several prints (from other sources) and two hand drawn and colored maps of San Francisco and Northern California.
Publisher:
Imp. Comm. (Margritat G., Dr)
Subject (Geographic):
California--Maps, Manuscript and San Francisco (Calif.)--Maps, Manuscript
Subject (Topic):
California --Gold discoveries and Voyages to the Pacific coast