WESTERN GUIDE BOOKS
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HAND-BOOK TO KANSAS TERRITORY AND THE ROCKY
MOUNTAINS' GOLD REGION
Accompanied by Reliable Maps
By James Redpath and Richard J. Hinton
New York: J.H. Colton, Publisher, 1859
Original cloth binding, complete with all
maps
And a Preliminary Treatise on the Pre-Emption Laws of the
United States.
177 pages, plus 1 page of advertisements in front and 5
pages of advertisements in back.
Dimensions of book: 3-3/4 by 5-13/16 inches
Three maps: two on the same sheet; one on a single
sheet. One sheet with two maps: 16-3/8 by 27 inches; color; upper section
-- "Kansas and Nebraska, published by J.H. Colton & Co., New York;
lower section -- "Nebraska and Kanzas, showing Pike's Peak and the Gold
Region."
Third map: "Military Map of parts of Kansas, Nebraska and
Dakota by Lieut. G.K.Warren, Top. Engrs. from Explorations made by him in 1855,
'56 & '57. Exhibiting Routes reconnoured and surveyed by various other
Government Officers. J.H. Colton, New York.
Overall condition: good plus to very good. Covers show
wear and fading. Pages have some light foxing. Maps are clean and
bright; however, some hinges show light browning and have been professionally
reinforced on back.
Specially made protective box.
$20,500.00
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TO THE ROCKIES AND BEYOND
by Robert E. Strahorn
Or, a Summer on the Union Pacific Railroad and Branches,
Nebraska, Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah,
Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana
Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged, 1879
With fold-out map
Original green cloth; gold print on front cover.
Dimensions of foldout map: 25 inches wide by 17 inches in
height
The Union Pacific Railroad and its Branches,
throughout Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah
and Dakota
Price: $3,000.00
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CROFUTT'S GRIP-SACK GUIDE OF COLORADO
A Complete Encyclopedia of the State:
Resources and Condensed Authentic Descriptions of Every City,
Town, Village, Station, Post Office and Important Mining Camp in the State;
Soda, Sulphur, Hot and Medicinal Springs; Summer, Health and Pleasure Resorts;
The Mining, Stock Raising and Farming Interests;
Where to Hunt, Fish and View the Most Magnificent Scenery in
the World.
Altitudes, Distances, Routes and Fares.
In fact it tells you What is Worth Seeing, Where to See It,
Where to Go, How to Go, Where to Shop, and What it Costs.
Illustrated
By George A. Crofutt.
Volume I, 1881
Omaha, Nebraska: The Overland Publishing Company; Alvord &
Co., Denver.
Original brown cloth binding; gold print on front cover.
183 pages, plus advertisements. Illustrated with
engravings.
Foldout Nell's Map of Colorado, 1881.
Cover is in good to very good condition. Binding is
strong. Pages are clean and bright; generally in very good plus
condition. Map is in very good plus condition.
PRICE: $1,500.00
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KANZAS AND NEBRASKA
The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and
Political Position of those Territories;
An Account of the Emigrant Aid Companies
and
Directions to Emigrants
By Edward E. Hale
With an Original Map from the Latest Authorities
Boston: Phillips, Sampson and Company
New York: J.C. Derby
1854, 1st edition
Original embossed blue-cloth binding; gold print on spine; 256
pages, plus advertisements
Very good plus condition.
$550.00
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CROFUTT'S NEW OVERLAND
TOURIST AND PACIFIC COAST GUIDE
Containing a Condensed and Authentic Description of Over
One Thousand Three Hundred Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations,
Government Fort and Camps, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Sulphur, Soda and Hot
Springs, Scenery, Watering Places, and Summer Resorts; Where
To Look for and hunt the Buffalo, Antelope, Denver and other
game; Trout Fishing, etc. etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing
-- where to see it -- where to go -- how to go -- and whom to stop with while
passing over the
Union, Kansas, Central and Southern Pacific Railroads,
Their Branches and Connections, by Rail, Water and Stage,
From Sunrise to Sunset, and Part of the Way Back;
Through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, California and Arizona.
By Geo. A. Crofutt
1880
Omaha, Nebraska: The Overland Publishing Company; Herald
Print, Omaha, Nebraska
Original tan cloth binding with black print on front cover and
spine; embossing on cloth covers; 18 folding plates; 282 pages. Numerous engravings and maps.
Near fine condition.
Price: $500.00
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CROFUTT'S NEW OVERLAND
TOURIST AND PACIFIC COAST GUIDE
Containing a Condensed and Authentic Description of Over
One Thousand Three Hundred Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations,
Government Fort and Camps, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Sulphur, Soda and Hot
Springs, Scenery, Watering Places, and Summer Resorts; Where
To Look for and hunt the Buffalo, Antelope, Denver and other
game; Trout Fishing, etc. etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing
-- where to see it -- where to go -- how to go -- and whom to stop with while
passing over the
Union, Kansas, Central and Southern Pacific Railroads,
Their Branches and Connections, by Rail, Water and Stage,
From Sunrise to Sunset, and Part of the Way Back;
Through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, California and Arizona.
By Geo. A. Crofutt
Volume 1 - 1878 - 9
Omaha, Nebraska: The Overland Publishing Company
Blakely & Brown, Printers, Chicago; Donohue &
Henneberry, Binders
Original flexible brown cloth binding; gold print on front
cover; 18 folding plates; 322 pages, plus advertisements. Numerous engravings and maps.
Very good condition.
Price: $400.00
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CROFUTT'S NEW OVERLAND
TOURIST AND PACIFIC COAST GUIDE
Containing a Condensed and Authentic Description of Over
One Thousand Three Hundred Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations,
Government Fort and Camps, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Sulphur, Soda and Hot
Springs, Scenery, Watering Places, and Summer Resorts; Where
To Look for and hunt the Buffalo, Antelope, Denver and other
game; Trout Fishing, etc. etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing
-- where to see it -- where to go -- how to go -- and whom to stop with while
passing over the
Union, Kansas, Central and Southern Pacific Railroads,
Their Branches and Connections, by Rail, Water and Stage,
From Sunrise to Sunset, and Part of the Way Back;
Through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, California and Arizona.
By Geo. A. Crofutt
Volume 1 - 1878 - 9
Omaha, Nebraska: The Overland Publishing Company
Blakely & Brown, Printers, Chicago; Donohue &
Henneberry, Binders
Original embossed brown cloth binding; black print on front
cover; gold print on spine; 18 folding plates; 322 pages, plus advertisements. Numerous engravings and maps.
Very good condition.
Price: $400.00
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CROFUTT'S OVERLAND TOURS
Consisting of Over
Six Thousand Miles of Main Tours,
and
Three Thousand Miles of Side Tours.
Also
Six Thousand Miles by Stage and Water.
Descriptive - Illustrated.
By Geo. A. Crofutt
Chicago - Philadelphia: H.J. Smith & Co., Publishers, 1889
Sold Wholesale and Retail by
Barkalow Bros., Railway News Agents, Omaha, Nebraska; Union
Depots in Denver, Cheyenne, Ogden and Portland; comprising the Union Pacific,
Oregon Railway & Navigation, and the Denver & Rio Grande systems.
Original green cloth binding; gold print on front cover; 264
pages; engravings throughout publication.
Large foldout colored map.
Very good plus condition.
Price: $300.00
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CROFUTT'S TRANS-CONTINENTAL
TOURIST'S GUIDE
Containing a Condensed and Authentic Description of Over
Five Hundred Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations,
Government Fort and Camps, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Sulphur, Soda and Hot
Springs, Scenery, Watering Places, and Summer Resorts; Where
To Look for and hunt the Buffalo, Antelope, Denver and other
game; Trout Fishing, etc. etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing
-- where to see it -- where to go -- how to go -- and whom to stop with while
passing over the
Union Pacific Railroad, Central Pacific Railroad of Cal.,
Their Branches and Connections, by Rail, Water and Stage,
From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Illustrated.
Fourth Volume, Third Annual Revise.
By Geo. A. Crofutt, Publisher, New York
1872
Original black cloth binding; gold print on front cover; 1 folding
plate; 224 pages, plus advertisements. Numerous engravings and plate maps.
5 large foldout maps
Very good plus condition.
Price: $500.00
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THE PACIFIC TOURIST.
J.R. BOWMAN'S ILLUSTRATED TRANS-CONTINENTAL
GUIDE OF TRAVEL
FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE
PACIFIC OCEAN
Containing Full Descriptions of
Railroad Routes Across the Continent, All Pleasure Resorts and
Places of Most Noted Scenery in the Far West, Also of All Cities, Towns,
Villages, U.S. Forts, Springs, Lakes, Mountains
Routes of Summer Travel, Best Localities for Hunting, Fishing,
Sporting and Enjoyment, with all Needful Information for the Pleasure Traveler,
Miner, Settler and Business Man.
A Complete Traveler's Guide of The Union and Central Pacific
Railroads, and all points of business or pleasure travel to
California, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada,
Montana, The Mines and Mining of the Territories, The Lands of the Pacific
Coast, The Wonders of the Rocky Mountains, the Scenery of the Sierra Nevadas,
The Colorado Mountains, The Big Trees, The Geysers, The Yosemite, and the
Yellowstone.
Frederick E. Shearer, Editor
With special contributions by Prof. F.V. Hayden, Clarence
King, Capt. Dutton, A.C. Peale, Joaquin Miller and J.B. Davis.
Illustrations by Thomas Moran, A.C. Warren, W. Snyder, F.
Schell, H.W. Troy, A Will. Engravings by Meeder & Chubb.
J.R. Bowman, Publisher: New
York, 1882 - 83.
Original maroon embossed cloth binding; 372 pages, plus index
and advertisements. Numerous engravings.
Very good condition.
Price: $300.00
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CROFUTT'S NEW OVERLAND
TOURIST AND PACIFIC COAST GUIDE
Containing a Condensed and Authentic Description of Over
One Thousand Three Hundred Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations,
Government Fort and Camps, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Sulphur, Soda and Hot
Springs, Scenery, Watering Places, and Summer Resorts; Where
To Look for and hunt the Buffalo, Antelope, Denver and other
game; Trout Fishing, etc. etc. In fact, to tell you what is worth seeing
-- where to see it -- where to go -- how to go -- and whom to stop with while
passing over the
Union, Kansas, Central and Southern Pacific Railroads,
Their Branches and Connections, by Rail, Water and Stage,
From Sunrise to Sunset, and Part of the Way Back;
Through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho,
Nevada, California, Arizona and New Mexico.
By Geo. A. Crofutt
1883
Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Col.: The Overland Publishing
Company
Original flexible green cloth binding; black print on front
cover; 18 folding plates; 275 pages, plus advertisements. Numerous engravings and maps.
Very good condition.
Price: $350.00
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FROM RIVER TO SEA;
A Tourists' and Miners'
Guide
From the Missouri River to the
Pacific Ocean
via
Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California
Chas S. Gleed, Editor
Chicago: Rand,McNally & Co., 1882
Original blue cloth covers with gold print on front cover; 240
pages, plus 16 pages of advertisements in back of book; numerous engravings
throughout
Condition: good plus to very good; some spine repair; interior
pages bright and clean
Price: $250.00
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