[CALIFORNIANA]. [GOLD RUSH]. SOUL?, Frank, GIHON, John H., NISBET, James. The Annals of San Francisco; A Summary of the History of the First Discovery, Settlement, Progress, and Present Condition of California? New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1855. 8vo. Illustrated with large folding map, single-page map of San Francisco, and numerous engraved illustrations. 824 pp. Publisher's full black morocco, boards and spine stamped in blind, front board and spine lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, yellow coated endleaves (spine and board edges worn, rear hinge starting, occasional toning to text, plates somewhat foxed as well as the facing pages). Still, a bright, fine copy. FIRST EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT PERIOD REFERENCE. An early, detailed account of the growth of San Francisco; it is divided into three sections: a history of California under the Spanish and early Americans, a year-by-year account of San Francisco, and the history of San Francisco institutions. Howes S769. An important Californiana and Gold Rush title. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 x 2".