Contender for First Book Printed in Salinas, California
Monterey County, Appellant, vs. Robert McKee, Respondent. Appellant's Brief
Notes: [2], 7, [3] pages. In the Supreme Court of the State of California.
Part of a legal action against the treasurer of Monterey County, who was charged with misappropriating $8,000. This case is an appeal of a judge's order to remove a lien from the treasurer's property.
While not especially interesting in itself, this is one of the first books published in Salinas, California. OCLC records two other 1875 imprints, both promotional brochures, and no earlier publications beyond periodicals. This pamphlet is not located in OCLC.
Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing). A very good copy in original printed wrappers. Stab holes near the spine suggest removal from a bound volume.
Publication: Salinas City, CA: Printed at the Democrat Job Office, 1875.
Item No: #307142
Price: $125