The Old Franciscan Missions of California
Boston: Little Brown and Co., 1913. First Edition. Octavo. Item #022798
287pp. frontispiece, illustrated with photographic images. The missions of California were the first outposts of Spanish colonial settlement, beginning with the founding of Mission San Diego in 1769. The interest in the ancient and dilapidated buildings and their history increases with each year. The author was a prolific chronicler of California Missions. Writing almost a century ago, James made several prescient observations about the mission landscapes. Just as he predicted, the missions have been {perennially new" because each generation has shaped the spaces and inscribed on them their notions of the past. He recognized the importance of the sites for informing the public's notion of the past. A fine copy bound in maroon cloth lettered in gilt, spine lettering gilt. no bumps or foxing. Previous owner's Christmas gift inscription in ink. A lovely copy.
Price: $225.00