Yosemite Souvenir and Guide - 1902
An original 1902 Yosemite travel guide with intact fold-out maps, early visitor notes, and turn-of-the-century National Park character.
Complimentary U.S. Shipping $100+ | International $350+
A scarce and authentic piece of Yosemite history, ideal for collectors of early California, Western Americana, and National Park ephemera.
Author: D. J. Foley
Title: Yosemite Souvenir and Guide
Publisher: Tourist Studio, Yosemite Valley, California
Publication Date: May 1, 1902
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Original printed green wraps
Pages: 80
Maps: Two fold-out maps included and intact
Dimensions: approx. 6.75 x 4.75 inches
Condition: Very good for age. Light cover wear and toning consistent with age. Spine solid, pages clean, no writing or major damage noted. Maps complete and well preserved.
Sold AS-IS. FINAL SALE.
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Published in 1902 by D. J. Foley of the Tourist Studio in Yosemite Valley, this Yosemite Souvenir and Guide is an early printed guide for travelers visiting Yosemite by stagecoach. It includes historic trail notes, early lodging rates, scenic descriptions, and period advertisements that capture the character of Yosemite tourism at the turn of the century.
Both original fold-out maps are present and intact: Map of Yosemite Valley and Outline Map of Routes to Yosemite. The booklet retains its original green pictorial wraps and remains well preserved for its age, with solid binding and clean pages.
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