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Sears Township Assessment Ledger Book, 1880

Sears Township Assessment Ledger Book, 1880 by [California – Sierra County – Mining – Chinese-Americans] Sears Township Assessor

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Title
Sears Township Assessment Ledger Book, 1880
Author
[California – Sierra County – Mining – Chinese-Americans] Sears Township Assessor
Seller
Auger Down Books (United States)
Condition
Staining and damage to corners, not affecting legibility. Very good to excellent.
Description
Sears Township, California, 1880. 10 ½ x 16 inch ledger, seventy-five pages. Staining and damage to corners, not affecting legibility. Very good to excellent.. A ledger of the Sears Township assessor, documenting assessment of property values. Sears Township does not appear to exist anymore, but a November 1891 census bulletin lists a Sears Township in Sierra County, with a population of 400 in 1890 and 585 in 1880. This is likely the same Sears Township, as many of the property locations in the ledger are within present-day Sierra County, such as Scales, St. Louis, Howland Flat, and others. (A later pencil marking on the first page attributes the ledger to Plumas county; this is probably incorrect.) The properties include homes, businesses, and mining claims – most are the latter. Chinese immigrants played a significant role in the California gold rush, and the ledger indicates the presence of a number of Chinese people in the area, particularly in the town of Scales – enough of a presence that, according to the ledger, Scales had a “Chinatown.” This is given as the location of Ah Toy’s house, and a more precise location for Scales’ Chinatown could be found from the ledger’s description of Ah Toy’s residence. Many individuals listed under “Ah” owned property in Scales: Toy, Hung, Fook, and Fon owned houses, Tong owned a meat market, and Chung owned a warehouse. In addition, Hopsing Chung is listed as owning a storehouse in Scales, and the first page notes the Ah Wok Mining Company’s claim in Council Hill. Note the possibility that those listed as “Ah” are not one family; “Ah” is not necessarily a surname, but can be a sort of nickname-generating prefix (similar to “cousin” or “uncle/auntie”) that often ended up appended to Chinese immigrant’s names. Of interest as a detailed record of the former properties and residents of some of California’s mining ghost towns.
The Skin Trade [Association Copy] [Signed by George R. R. Martin] [Rick Berry Illustrations]

The Skin Trade [Association Copy] [Signed by George R. R. Martin] [Rick Berry Illustrations] by Martin, George R. R. (1948-)

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The Skin Trade [Association Copy] [Signed by George R. R. Martin] [Rick Berry Illustrations]
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Martin, George R. R. (1948-)
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Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA] (United States)
ISBN
9781936896042
Condition
New
Description
Washington, D.C.: WSFA Press, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. New/New. SIGNED FOR SF CRITIC D. DOUGLAS FRATZ - GEORGE R. R. MARTIN'S AWARD-WINNING WEREWOLF NOIR IN A FINE ASSOCIATION COPY. A superb association copy of George R. R. Martin's World Fantasy Award-winning novella, blending hard-boiled detective fiction with visceral supernatural horror. Originally published during Martin's pre-Game of Thrones period, The Skin Trade remains one of his most acclaimed shorter works, capturing the urban menace and psychological tension that helped define modern dark fantasy. This copy carries added significance through its direct connection to influential science-fiction critic, editor, and reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. Signed by Martin on Fratz's personal bookplate, the volume becomes more than a signed edition-it stands as a tangible link between one of fantasy's most celebrated authors and a major figure in speculative-fiction criticism and fandom culture. KEY FEATURES +++ Visuals: Features atmospheric cover art and interior illustrations by Rick Berry. +++ Binding: Black cloth with copper-gilt spine titles and a front-cover werewolf motif. +++ Content: A private detective noir set against a backdrop of lycanthropy; originally published in 'Night Visions 5'. +++ Associated Names: Signed by the author for D. Douglas Fratz (1952-2016), influential editor of 'Thrust' and 'Quantum' science fiction journals. +++ Provenance: From the personal library of D. Douglas Fratz. +++ Imprint: WSFA Press (Washington Science Fiction Association), 2013. +++ Specs: 7.25 inches tall / 158, [1] pages. CONDITION: Fine / Fine -- No flaws or blemishes; gift quality. The copper-gilt remains bright, the dust jacket is crisp and unclipped, and the text block is pristine. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- George R. R. Martin is globally recognized for 'A Song of Ice and Fire', but 'The Skin Trade' (1988) represents his mastery of the horror genre, for which he won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella. This WSFA Press edition was a labor of love by the fans of the Washington Science Fiction Association, produced during the height of Martin's 'Game of Thrones' fame. This specific copy transcends the standard 500-copy signed limitation. By bearing a signature on the personal bookplate of D. Douglas Fratz, it serves as a physical record of the professional respect between Martin and one of the genre's most prolific reviewers. SUBJECTS: George R. R. Martin, Werewolves, Urban Fantasy, Horror, Detective Fiction, D. Douglas Fratz, Science Fiction Criticism, WSFA Press, Association Copy, Horror, Modern First Edition, Signed Edition.

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