9 volumes. Comprises: Cleland. The Pathfinders. * Sanchez. Spanish Arcadia. * Coy. The Great Trek. * Coy. Gold Days. * Markham. Songs and Stories. * Hunt & Ament. Oxcart to Airplanes. * Cleland & Hardy. March of Industry. * Taylor. Land of Homes. * Byrant. Outdoor Heritage. Illustrated with woodblock prints by various artists. 10x7, full morocco ruled in gilt, bear vignette on each cover, bell vignettes at corners and spine panels, raised spine bands, each with two leather spine labels, top edges gilt. No. 131 of 387 hand-numbered sets. De Luxe Edition.

De Luxe edition, each volume signed by California pioneers, numerous "covered wagon babies," in different volumes, and other signatures of those connected with the opening of the West. Volume I signed by Isabella M. Breen McMahon, survivor of the Donner Party (who was a little girl during the horrific event). Volume V with a typed letter, signed by the director of the Institute of Western Research, Los Angeles, dated August 30, 1929, laid in. With subscriber's page filled out to Dr. Clara B. Burdette.