James F. Curtis : Vigilante, Albert Shumate, 1988, Law in Gold Rush S.F., HC, VG

Description: James F. Curtis : VigilanteAlbert Shumate1988 A brief mongraph on the career of a prominent member of San Francisco's Committee of Vigilance in the early days of the Gold Rush. Curtis was later elected as the city's first chief of police. Also touched on his participation in the campaign against the Paiute Indians in Nevada, his service as a Brevet Brigadier General in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his later activities in Idaho during the early years of its statehood. One of 500 copies in a limited edition. Illustrated with black & white photographs. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expensive. - Items may be shipped in clean reused packaging to reduce waste. - Please do not whine, whinge, complain, lament, whimper, grumble, fuss, bitch, piss, or moan to me about shipping rates. I do not make money from shipping. If the total cost of an item, including shipping, is more than your willingness to pay, please don't buy it. - Return policy varies by type of item listed. - Your satisfaction is important. Please contact me with any issues. - Items ship within one business day. - Please ask questions prior to the sale if anything is not clear. ---------- Check out our other listings. New items added every week.- Vintage Detective & True Crime Magazines from the early 20th century through the 1990s including more than three dozen titles.- Vintage Old West Magazines. - Ephemera related to the History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Quality books, some rare, ranging a wide variety of genres including: - American Literature - Latin American Literature - European Literature - Asian Literature - Large Format Art Books - Cultural History - Outlaws, Gangsters, and Law Enforcement: History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Random items of interest. And more! Additional items listed every week. Come back often to see what's new.

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Volcano, California

End Time: 2025-01-04T02:00:01.000Z

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