English and American first editions including Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Boccaccio's Decameron in English, Poe's Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane and minor poems, a Shakespeare second folio, a presentation copy of Mrs. Henry Wood's East Lynne, London, 1861. Americana relating to California and the West
Subtitle: Figueroa's Manifesto in English, Mercer's Banditti of the plains, Palou's Relacion historica de la vida and other rarities; collected by Jean Hersholt, Beverly Hills, California, sold by his order; public auction sale Tuesday, March 23 ... Wednesday, March 24
Publisher: Parke-Bernet Galleries
Published: 1954
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
Notes: 843 lots.

"Sale number 1503"--Prelim.

Date of sale: March 23 and 24, 1954.

Rare Book copy: Incomplete. "Third and last session"--lots 545-843 (p.95-144)--only. Wrapper and front matter wanting.

Place of sale: New York.