Haraszthy at the Mint - Famous Californian Trials, Volume 10 - Brian McGinty 1975 - Printed by Richard J. Hoffman, Los Angeles - First Edition, limited to 300 copies Agoston Haraszthy, the ‘father of Californian wine’, best known for his pioneering work in the vineyards of Sonoma, was indicted in 1857 for alleged embezzlement of gold from the San Francisco Mint. He was acquitted of all charges after a four year trial. This is the story of this early adventure in Haraszthy’s colourful and fascinating life.

One of only 300 copies printed, a lovely private press presentation with ten illustrations, and the original advertisement/flier loosely inserted.

‘Decorated initials went out of fashion in the late 18th century as book design became more austere. They returned in modern times with the fine printing renaissance. Brian McGinty’s Haraszthy at the Mint (Los Angeles: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1975), also from the “Law Books Bright and Beautiful” exhibit, is an example.’ – Yale Law School, Lillian Goldman Law Library.
  Thin octavo (book sie 24.3x16.2cm), pp. 60 [4]. In publisher’s red cloth spine and ye;;pw papered boards, spine lettered in gilt, boards with stylised H in red and lettering in black.   Condition: Near fine, minor rubbing to boards with small loss to upper edge, internally fine, flier fine..   Ref: 104556   Price: HK$ 2,000