The Great Diamond Hoax, And Other Stirring Incidents In The Life Of Asbury Harpending

WILKINS, JAMES H. [EDITED BY]

Publication: The James H Barry Co, 1913, San Francisco

First edition. Decorated cloth, 283 [2] pp., frontis, preface, illustrated. Recounts the story of the famous diamond hoax and swindle that netted the principals over $500,000 in the early 1870s. While recounting the diamond story, some of the author's experiences and reminiscences of California in the early days are also told. Light bump to lower fore-corner and very light wear to edge of spine, else fine.

Inventory Number: 50006