Mt. Gothic Tomes & Reliquary

MT. GOTHIC TOMES and RELIQUARY

Western Americana, Literary First Editions,

Rare Books, Old Maps, Antique Photographs,

Original Artwork, and Historic Artifacts

FEBRUARY 2012

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"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." from The Great Gatsby, 1925, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

 

MT. GOTHIC TOMES AND RELIQUARY is an intriguing mixture of Rare Books, Western Americana, First Edition Literature.  We have been in the business of "re-discovering" scarce Western Americana and First Edition Literature for over twenty-six years.  During that time, we have taken pride in helping public institutions and private collectors alike improve and expand their specialized archives.  We can do the same for you.

We are always interested in purchasing excellent books, F. Scott Fitzgerald first editions, literary and scientific first editions; maps, original photographs, documents and Western Americana.  We are also willing to travel, so do not hesitate contacting us first.  Superb items are always worth the effort.

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ASPEN, COLORADO

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THE FOLLOWING IS REPRESENTATIVE OF A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ASPEN, COLORADO BOOK, MAP, AND STOCK CERTIFICATE COLLECTION BEING OFFERED by Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary.  PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT SPECIFICS CONCERNING THIS IMPORTANT COLLECTION

 

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DAVID M. HYMAN

THE BI-METALLIC MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued December 30, 1892, uncancelled

Mines in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado

Signed by David M. Hyman as vice president

Also signed by Percy Hagerman, son of James J. Hagerman, as secretary

Condition of certificate: very good with some light staining

THE ROMANCE OF A MINING VENTURE

By David M. Hyman

The Larchmont Press, Cincinnati, 1981

Memoirs of David M. Hyman's days in early Aspen, Colorado

1 of 200 copies, published privately by the family of David M. Hyman

99 pages with family tree

Original binding in near fine condition

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GEOLOGY OF THE ASPEN MINING DISTRICT, COLORADO

WITH ATLAS

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BY JOSIAH EDWARD SPURR

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1898

Monograph XXXI, original brown cloth binding with gold print on spine.  Complete with all illustrations, 260 pages, indexed, plus advertisements.  Very good plus condition: interior near fine; exterior binding strong, but rubbed in places.

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Atlas is in its original brown cloth, hardcover binding, complete with title page and all 30 sheets; 27 of which are geological maps.  Color lithography by Julius Bien & Co.  Condition: near fine.

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HENRY BECK whiskey jug

Aspen, Colorado

One-half gallon whiskey jug.  Near fine condition. No cracks, or repairs; one small abrasion on bottom, barely noticeable.

Henry Beck, 535 E. Cooper Avenue, Aspen, Colorado, 1896-1904

Henry Beck was the proprietor of the Aspen Bottling Works, 1904-1912

Dimensions of jug: approximately 8 inches tall; 5/3/4 inches in diameter; half-gallon size.

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ARGENTUM - JUNIATA MINING COMPANY

Issued October 26, 1899, uncancelled.  Printed on certificate, "Location of Mine: Aspen, Colorado."  One of Aspen's productive silver mines.  American Bank Note Co. printing, New York.  Condition: near fine.

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THE ASPEN CONTACT MINING COMPANY

Issued January 27, 1893, uncancelled.

Incorporated in 1889.

Signed by David M. Hyman as vice president; Percy Hagerman as secretary.

American Bank Note Co. printing, New York.  Important Aspen silver producer.  Condition: very good plus to near fine; two folds; several tiny chips out of margins.

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THE ASPEN FAVORITE MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued September 4, 1894, uncancelled

Signed by Edgar Stallard as secretary

Printed on certificate, "Pitkin, Co. Colorado."  Corporate seal affixed in Aspen, Colorado.  Condition: very good plus; several folds.

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THE CAVERHILL CONSOLIDATED MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued March 24, 1896, uncancelled.  Signed by J.D. Hooper, a past mayor of the City of Aspen who had made a fortune silver mining

Condition: very good; several folds.

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THE FARWELL CONSOLIDATED MINING COMPANY

Issued June 15, 1881, uncancelled.  Silver and gold mining property in Independence Gulch, at Sparkill, in the Independence District, Pitkin County, Colorado.  Condition: very good plus

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THE LITTLE RULE MINING COMPANY

Issued January 18, 1892, uncancelled.  Printed on certificate, "Mines at Aspen, Colorado."  Incorporated in Colorado.  Condition: near fine.

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THE MOLLIE GIBSON CONSOLIDATED MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued July 17, 1897, uncancelled.  Signed by Richard Bolles as vice president (Bolles was president of the Colorado Springs Mining Stock Exchange).  American Bank Note Co., New York.  Condition: near fine; two light folds.  This certificate represents Aspen's most productive silver mine; and, the most significant silver mine in all of Colorado.

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THE NEW ASPEN SILVER MINES, LIMITED

Issued October 8, 1897, uncancelled.  British issue on an Aspen, Colorado silver mining company.  Oversized share certificate, several folds, very good plus condition.

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THE PARK TUNNEL MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued September 18, 1920, cancelled.  Embossed in corporate seal: "Aspen, Colorado."  Incorporated in Colorado.  Issued to Robert Shaw and signed by Shaw.  Condition: several folds; very good plus.

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THE SHEEP MOUNTAIN TUNNEL AND MINING COMPANY

Issued May 25, 1895, uncancelled.  Corporate seal affixed in Aspen, Colorado.  This Company built and operated the famous Crystal Mill, at Crystal, Gunnison County, Colorado.  Condition: near fine; usual two folds

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THE SOPRIS MINING AND MILLING COMPANY

Issued July 16, 1892, uncancelled.  Signed by H. Collbran, one of the directors of the Colorado Midland Railroad.  Embossed in corporate seal: "Pitkin County, Colorado."  Pioneer Litho Co., Denver, Colorado.  Incorporated in Colorado June 6, 1892

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Payment: we accept cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks, or wire transfers.  We do accommodate international clients.  We must apologize that we do not as yet accept credit cards.  Our preferred method of mailing: USPS first class priority with full insurance and delivery confirmation.  For orders over $500.00, we use USPS Registered Mail with full insurance.  All items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described, or you can notify us of any discrepancy within 24 hours of receipt and arrange to have your purchase price refunded.

WE PURCHASE HISTORICAL MATERIALS - books, maps, photographs, first editions, etc. --  FROM SINGLE ITEMS TO FULL LIBRARIES!  Email or call us with the details of your treasures.  We are more than willing to travel for an excellent collection.

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