Nevada Territory Letters 1863 Constitutional Convention 1972 2v Set Signed #461

by Andrew Marsh, Samuel Clemens, & David Bowman

$89 · Offered by eBay

Signed · Limited edition

Up for sale Nevada Territory Letters 1861-1862, 1863 Constitutional Convention 1972 2v Set Signed #461 / "Ex-Libris Charles Zobell LV Review-Journal" This unique pont in time of NV Legislative history is captured in this 2 volume set numbered (#461). It features the personal Ex-Libris bookplate of Charles W. Zobell (1950-2024). Zobell was a legendary figure in Silver State journalism, serving as the long-time Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In recognition of his massive impact on the state's media landscape, he was posthumously inducted into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2024. Owning a foundational text of Nevada's legal and political origins that belonged directly to one of its most prominent 20th-century news editors adds incredible historical value to this set. A truly remarkable find for collectors of Nevada Americana, Western history, or journalism ephemera. TITLE: Letters From Nevada Territory and Reports of the 1861-1862, and 1863 Constitutional Convention (Complete 2-Volume Set) PUBLISHER: Legislative Counsel Bureau, Carson City, NV (1972) EDITORS: Andrew J. Marsh, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), and Amos Bowman LIMITED EDITION: Copy # 461 (Matching in both volumes) SIGNATURES: Hand-signed by the editorial committee on the limited edition bookplates.

  • Publisher: Legislative Council Bureau State of Nevada
  • Year: 1863
  • Condition: Fine

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