Stock# 101709
Description
A Map and Report on the Julian Gold Mining District
Rare early report from the State Mineralogist, including a fine map of San Diego County and a remarkable map showing the Julian Gold Mining District in the Mountains east of San Diego.
The report includes an overview of mining and mineralogy in California, with chapter on topics including:
- Mineral Hot Springs in California
- San Diego County, including Julian District and Banner District (11 pages, 2 maps)
- California's Minerals
Includes two folding maps and two views:
- Sketch Map of San Diego County Showing the Position of Mines and Minerals Referred to in the 6th Annual Report of the State Mineralogist of California . . . .1886 (30 x 25.5 inches)
- Map of Julian District San Diego Co.
- View of the Summit of Mount St. Helena from First Bench Above Toll House.
- Basaltic Columns Near Summit of Mount St. Helena.
Rarity
OCLC locates 4 examples: (UCSD, GIA Library, Claremont Colleges and Corona Public Library)
RBH locates 1 example at auction (this copy) and no dealer records.
Condition Description
8vo, 9x6 inches, publisher's gilt-lettered brown cloth, a touch sunned; maps with small closures. 2 chromolithographed folding maps, 2 lithographed views, 145 pages.