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WESTERN AMERICANA

 

 

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OLD MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

 

 

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We are MT. GOTHIC TOMES AND RELIQUARY, 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-five 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.

 Presented for sale by

Brian Levine

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

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

July 2008

 

In 1907, after Hermann Minkowski's mathematical work on one of his most famous papers, Albert Einstein joked, "Since the mathematicians have grabbed hold of the theory of relativity, I myself no longer understand it." 

 

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© 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC

 

"In an age when information is everything, don't expect facts to be free."

 

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Albert Einstein joked,"Since the mathematicians have grabbed hold of the theory of relativity,I myself no longer understand it."

 

COLORADO CHECKS

 

 

THE COLORADO NATIONAL BANK

Colorado National Bank check 1870.jpg (44936 bytes)

OF DENVER

Designated Depositors and Financial Agent of the United States

Dated August 5, 1870

Luther Kountze, Banker, 52 Wall Street, New York

American Bank Note engraving of Denver, Colorado Territory, along the confluence of the Cherry Creek

Revenue-imprinted check

Punch-cancelled

Very good condition; light aging

Price: $200.00

 

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BANKING HOUSE OF KOUNTZE BROTHERS

Banking House Kountze Brothers 1863.jpg (49607 bytes)


Dated April 27, 1863

"Omaha, Nebraska" crossed out and "Denver, Colorado" written over in red ink

American Bank Note Company printing

Near fine condition

Price: $150.00

 

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 THE COLORADO NATIONAL BANK

Colorado National Bank check 1878.jpg (46408 bytes)

OF DENVER

Dated September 24, 1878

Revenue imprinted check

Kountze Brothers, Bankers, New york

Designated Depository and Financial Agent of the United States

National Bank Note Company, New York

Condition: good only; browning, some brittleness, chips, and curatorial repairs on back

Price: $125.00

 

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BANKING HOUSE OF KOUNTZE BROTHERS

Banking House Kountze Brothers 1866.jpg (50911 bytes)


Dated May 15, 1866

"Omaha, Nebraska" crossed out and "Central City, Colorado" written over in red ink

Issued to Frank Leslie, of The Frank Leslie Magazine, signed by his assistant Henry White

American Bank Note Company printing

Near fine condition

Price: $175.00

 

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INDEPENDENCE MINE

Independence Mine check Victor 1899.jpg (37350 bytes)

The Bank of Victor

Victor, Colorado

Dated May 1, 1899

Steel engraving of the Independence Mine, above Victor, in the Cripple Creek Gold Mining District, Colorado

Signed by a secretary for gold baron W.S. Stratton

Revenue-imprinted

Fine condition

Price: $300.00

 

 

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THE UNION GOLD MINING COMPANY

Union Gold Mining Co check 1896.jpg (45402 bytes)

Mines at Cripple Creek, Colorado

The El Paso County Bank, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dated November 11, 1896

Near fine condition

Price: $75.00

 

 

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COLORADO NATIONAL BANK OF DENVER

Colorado National Bank Denver 1882.jpg (44956 bytes)

Especially Authorized by the Secretary of Treasury to receive Deposits of U.S. Disbursing Officers

Corlies, Macy & Co., Stationers, New York

Dated December 12, 1882

Fine condition

Price: $20.00

 

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THE BI-METALLIC BANK

Bi-Metallic Bank Cripple Creek 1899.jpg (36912 bytes)

City of Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek, Colorado

Dated February 27, 1899

Pueblo Litho, Colorado

Fine condition

Price: $15.00

 

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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

First National Banmk Cripple Creek Certificate Deposit 1899.jpg (38963 bytes)

Cripple Creek, Colorado

Certificate of Deposit

Dated May 23, 1899

Revenue imprinted

W.F. Robinson & Co., Denver, Printers

Near fine condition

Price: $10.00

 

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THE MINERS' EXCHANGE BANK

Miners Exchange Bank Leadville 1878.jpg (40466 bytes)

OF LEADVILLE, COLORADO

Dated September 7, 1878

Revenue imprinted

Wm. Mann, Printer, Philadelphia

Near fine condition

Price: $20.00

 

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LAKE COUNTY BANK

Lake County Bank Leadville Manville 1879.jpg (44284 bytes)

Leadville, Colorado

Dated March 24, 1879

J.S.D. Manville, Hardware and Groceries, Leadville, Colo.

Wm. Mann, Printers, Philadelphia

Revenue imprinted

Near fine condition

Price: $40.00

 

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DENVER

strike-over to: MINERS EXCHANGE BANK LEADVILLE

First National Bank to Miners Exchange Leadville 1879.jpg (38699 bytes)

Leadville, Colorado

Dated March 11, 1879

Woolworth & Graham, Stationers, New York

Revenue imprinted

Near fine condition

Price: $35.00

 

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THE MINERS' EXCHANGE BANK

Miners Exchange Bank Leadville stamped 1878.jpg (38603 bytes)

Leadville, Colorado

Dated December 24, 1878

Marsh & Son, Printers

Revenue stamp

Very good plus condition

Price: $12.50

 

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MERCHANTS & MECHANICS BANK

Merchants & Mechanics Bank Leadville 1881.jpg (42240 bytes)

Leadville, Colorado

Dated May 6, 1881

Lith. Culver, Page & Hoyne, Chicago

Near fine condition

Revenue imprinted

Price: $35.00

 

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK

strike-over: MINERS EXCHANGE BANK

Miners Exchange Holliday & Co Leadville 1880.jpg (42541 bytes)

Leadville, Colorado

July 16, 1880

Holliday & Co., Grocers

Collier & Cleaveland, Lith., Denver

Revenue imprinted

Near fine condition

Price: $40.00

 

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COLORADO NATIONAL BANK

Colorado National Bank 1875.jpg (41372 bytes)

United States Depository

Denver, Colorado (Territory)

Dated March 9, 1875

Corlies, Macy & Co., Stationers, New York

Revenue imprinted

Near fine condition

Price: $75.00

 

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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CRIPPLE CREEK

First National Bank Cripple Creek Carlton 1901.jpg (31928 bytes)

Cripple Creek, Colorado

Dated March 30, 1901

Account of A.E. Carlton, signed by A.E. Carlton

Hall Litho, Topeka

Revenue imprinted

Near fine condition

Price: $20.00

 

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THE BANK OF VICTOR

Bank of Victor 1902.jpg (39928 bytes)

Victor, Colorado

Dated December 8, 1902

Very good plus condition

Price: $35.00

 

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF COLORADO SPRINGS

First National Bank Colorado Springs Stratton 1899.jpg (43011 bytes)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dated October 9, 1899

On the Account of W.S. Stratton, signed by W.S. Stratton

Revenue imprinted

Pettibone, Sawtell & Co., Chicago

Fine condition

 

 

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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. 

 

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© 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC

 

"In an age when information is everything, don't expect facts to be free."