Taylor, William [1821 - 1902] — CALIFORNIA LIFE Illustrated

New - York: Published for the Author by Carlton & Porter, 200 Mulberry-Street, 1858. 1st edition (Cowan II, p. 632; Kurutz 621a; Sabin 94547). Original publisher\'s brown cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine & boards stamped in blind. Pale yellow eps. 348, [4] pp. 2 page publisher advert for \'Seven Years\' Street Preaching in San Francisco\' as penultimate leaf. Last leaf blank. Illustrated with 16 full page wood engravings [many of which 1st appeared in "Annals of San Francisco"]. Plates included in pagination scheme. 12mo. 7-1/2" x 5" Per Cowan, "The author came to California in 1849. HIs work is devoted chiefly to missionary experiences, but contains much local history of the period." Per Kurutz, "A prolific and entertaining writer..". Spine dull. Period pos of one "Geo Hartfield Cook / San Francisco / Jany 31st, 1859." Front hinge starting. A VG copy.