Editore: Photographed & Published by A.L. Thomas; [Isaac H. Blanchard, Printers, Binders],, Newport, OR & [New York]:, 1905
Da: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Oblong 8vo. 8.25 x 6 in. [16 leaves (unnumbered).] With 16 printed photographs. Photo-illustrated softcovers, lozenge blue-tinted photo of the surf on Agate Beach front cover, punch-sewn at gutter margin w/ BLACK silk braid (minor dustsoiling, edgewear, very minor creasing to 1 corner, slight scuffing back cover), still VG copy. First edition of this surprisingly uncommon photo souvenir book for Newport, Oregon issued in conjunction with the 1905 Lewis & Clark International Exposition in Portland, OR. The images depict Newport, Nye Beach, digging for "Rock Oysters", swimming, agate hunting, and the Devil's Punch Bowl from below. Thomas (1875-1940) was a native Oregonian, who operated a jewelry store and photography studio and supplier in Newport, OR from 1893 until his death. Worldcat locates 2 copies (State Lib. OR, SMU).