DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Oct. 24, 1851

* Very rare old West publication (early)
* Gold rush mining - miners - 49ers era 
* Just after statehood - joining the Union

 The very first title in the Golden State was the "Californian" begun in 1846, followed the next year by the "California Star". These two titles merged, and in 1849 the combined enterprise was called the "Alta California", becoming a daily in July.
This is a volume 2 issue from just 7 months after statehood. It also became the first successful newspaper in California, lasting until 1891.
Included is a great wealth of illustrated ship ads, reflecting the tremendous growth from the Gold Rush boom.
Four pages with wide margins, never bound, two small archival mends on page 2 & 3, a little light foxing, generally in nice condition.