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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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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COLORADO BUSINESS DIRECTORIES

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COLORADO ILLUSTRATED BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1889

Third Year.  Denver: American Directory Company; Tyson & Brady, January 1889.  Original red cloth covers; gold print on covers and spine; 368 pages.  Complete with all advertisements and illustrations.  Condition: bright covers, some light soiling; front cover has two chips in cloth near lower left of front board; interior pages are bright and clean with some very light age-toning.

SOLD 

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COLORADO BUSINESS DIRECTORY, with COLORADO MINING AND COLORADO LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENTS 1879

Blake, J.A.  COLORADO BUSINESS DIRECTORY, with COLORADO MINING DIRECTORY AND COLORADO LIVE STOCK DIRECTORY DEPARTMENTS 1879, Containing a Classified List of all the Business and Professional Men, Officers, Societies, Schools, Churches, etc.  Lists of Mining Companies, Mills, Smelting and Other Works, Cattle and Wool Growers, Shippers, etc. and Complete Directory of All Cities, Towns and Mining Camps of Colorado, Together with Post offices, Express and Telegraph, Railroad Offices etc.  Fifth Annual Volume.  Denver, Colorado: J.A. Blake, Publisher, 1879.  Original cloth black binding and illustrated printed green boards; 290 pages, good plus condition; damp-staining to boards; interior pages clean and bright; interior hinges strengthened. 

Price: $3,500.00

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 COLORADO MINING DIRECTORY, 1883

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First Edition.  Containing an accurate description of the Mines, Mining Properties and Mills, and the Mining, Milling, Smelting, Reducing and Refining Companies and Corporations of Colorado.  Arranged alphabetically by Counties.  Robert A. Corregan and David F. Lingane, Editors and Compilers.  The Colorado Mining Directory Co., Publishers, Denver, Colorado, 1883.Original edition: 908 pages; advertisements in both the front and back of this detailed volume.  This book has been rebound in modern leather; tooled covers and spine; gold-print on spine; marbled endpapers.  Condition: binding is fine; contents are in near fine condition.  This is one of the most informative books on mining operations in Colorado in the early 1880s.  It covers in detail mining in the following counties: Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Custer, Dolores, Eagle, Fremont, Gilpin, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jefferson, Lake, Ouray, Park, Pueblo, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, and Summit.

Price: $3,000.00

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COLORADO MINING DIRECTORY, 1883

Original brown cloth, first edition

Price: $2,500.00

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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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