Phoenixiana: A Collection of the Burlesques & Sketches of John Phoenix, 1937, VG+ HC

Farquhar, Francis P. [ed.], and George H. Derby. San Francisco: The Grabhorn Press, 1937.

English, Very Good+, HC, 8vo, 9 3/4" x 6 3/4", [v] xiii + 240 pp.

Hardcover in blue illustrated paper over tan buckram cloth backing, blue paper title label to spine with black lettering, and deckled edges. Slight cocking to spine, minor bumps to front panel's tips, some sunning, and light wear to title label edges. [v] xiii + 240 pp. Includes three blue pages with five ink illustrations, pages of Vol 3., No 34 of The Illustrated San Diego Herald, black and red illustrations to headers of each section, and two brown pages with two full-page ink illustrations. From the title page: "A Collection of the Burlesques & Sketches of John Phoenix; alias John P Squibob, who was, in fact, Lieutenant George H. Derby, U.S.A." This book is collection of writings by Derby, an early California humorist and U.S. army officer, filled with satirical tales and parodies of American life, with mention of many California cities and sights. Third series of Rare Americana. Number 5. One copy of 550 printed.