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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Brian Levine

P.O. Box 3048, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224-3048  USA

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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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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad

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We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection.

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COLORADO BOTTLES

A Bit of Bottled History

If you see something you're interested in, email!

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WELSH'S BOTTLING WORKS, Crested Butte, Colorado

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Crested Butte, Colorado, rare hand-blown Hutchinson soda bottle

Circa 1900

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HIPPLER & BRICKSON, TELLURIDE, COLORADO

C294, Circa 1894-1895

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ORESCHNICK & YOKES, CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

S57, Circa 1902

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G. A. MONTAG, "BUENNAVISTA, COLO."

S23a, circa 1888-1889

Buena Vista, Colorado.  Colorado Glass Works.

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R.M. BOTTLING W'KS, H. PEIFFER & CO., VICTOR, COLORADO

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLING WORKS, S317, Circa 1895-1898

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THE DENVER HOTEL, BRECKENRIDGE, COLO.

Hand-blown whiskey flask.  Ground-top, 1900 - 1905.  Dimensions: 6-3/4 inches with a 3-inch elliptical base.  W7 in Colorado Bottle Book.  Condition: near fine; no chips or cracks; no hazing.

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NEEF'S BEER

Serving Tray

Circa 1900

Neef's Brewery, Denver, Colorado

Tray was labeled "Gold Belt" because it was distributed to saloons selling Neef's Beer in the Cripple Creek Gold Mining District, Colorado

Condition: some crazing in glaze and chipping to paint; also, scratching; overall very good.  Dimensions: 16-1/2 inches by 13-3/4 inches

Price: $750.00

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KEITH'S PHARMACY

GILLETT, COLORADO.

Located on Parker Avenue between 5th and 6th streets.  Owned and operated by Owen and Phila Keith, circa 1895.

Dimensions.  Diameter of bottom of bottle: 2-1/4 inches.  Height of bottle, including glass lid: 8-1/2 inches (glass lid is ground).  Circumference of bottle: 9 inches.

Diameter of label: 1-1/2 inches.  Slightly sunned, but otherwise very good condition.  Bottle in near fine condition.

Also, Coltman Drug Store label, 100 South Fourth Street, Victor Colorado.  This label is in very good condition.

Price: $1,250.00

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NATIONAL CLUB

COFFIN WHISKEY FLASK

Selby & Hosking

  

TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Near fine condition; light haze, otherwise bottle is in excellent shape

Price: $950.00

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CRIPPLE CREEK BOTTLING WORKS, CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO. (paneled), set of 3

CRIPPLE CREEK BOTTLING WORKS, CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO.

Hutchinson soda

On back: "Registered, Must Not Be Sold"

Pre-machine-made crown top,"322.02" on back.  Pre-machine-made Baltimore-loop-seal version, "70 02" on back.  Also embossed on back: "This Bottle Not To Be Sold"

Bottles in very good plus condition, some scratching and several dings in glass here and there (although nothing disruptive or unappealing)

Price for set of 3: $3,750.00

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UNION BOTTLING WORKS, VICTOR, COLO. (cursive "B" series)

Hutchinson soda "40," belt buckle on bottom

Pre-machine-made crown top, "30"," belt buckle on bottom.  Pre-machine-made crown, "103," no mark on bottom.

All three bottles hand-blown and in near fine condition.  Sold only as a set.

PRICE: SOLD

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SWACKENBERG BROS., PHARMACISTS, CRIPPLE CREEK AND GOLDFIELD, COLO.

Price: $450.00

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COLORADO HISTORICAL BOTTLES & ETC., 1859 - 1915

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Compiled by David K. Clint & Co.  First Edition Limited to 500 copies, signed by David K. Clint.  Published by the Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado, Inc., 1976.  

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Printed by Johnson Publishing Company, Boulder, Colorado.  Condition: fine in fine dust jacket.  Original brown cloth, gold-printed binding; 306 pages.  Inquire about price for this exceedingly useful book for collecting historical Colorado hutchinson sodas, Baltimore loop seal beers, pre-machine-made crown tops, and whiskey flasks.  Price: $125.00

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The books and artifacts listed in this website represent only a small fraction of our inventory.  Please email or call us with your specific interests.  mtgothic69@rocketmail.com

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.

"... But never again as during that all too short period when he and I were one person, when the fulfilled future and the wistful past were mingled in a single gorgeous moment -- when life was literally a dream...."  F. Scott Fitzgerald, from 'Early Success,' The Crack Up, October 1937

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