Up for sale is a rare, individually signed and inscribed First Edition copy of The Way It Was: The Colorful History of Tulare County by renowned local historian Annie R. Mitchell.

The title page features a personalized inscription handwritten by the author: "For a former student, Mary Bronzan, with affectionate memories. Sincerely, Annie R. Mitchell." There is also a previous owner's signature ("Mary Ellen Bronzan") neatly written on the front flyleaf.

• Dust Jacket: In acceptable condition with prominent shelf wear, including small tears, chipping, and fraying along the edges and corners (visible in photos).

• Hardcover Boards: The brown cloth boards and spine gold-lettering are clean with sharp corners. Please note: There is a slight unevenness/bowing to the boards (as pictured) from storage, but they should easily flatten out under the weight of a few heavy books.

• Binding & Pages: The binding is tight, straight, and secure. The interior pages are very clean, crisp, and free from any reading highlights or underlines.