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MT. GOTHIC TOMES
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© 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC
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WESTERN AMERICANA
Rare Books and First Editions
OLD MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Historic Artifacts and Original Paintings
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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 mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net
(970) 349-7079 © 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC _________________________
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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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We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection. © 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."
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Coming Soon: Cripple Creek Companies and Personalities pages
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THE STORY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GOLD CAMP Told in prose, poetry and pictures by the Cripple Creek Times W.H. Griffith, Manager Labor Troubles, 1903 - 04 August 1, 1904 Original illustrated stiff wrappers; 60 pages, plus 12 pages of advertisements, with illustrations Condition: very good; last 12 pages have small circular stain on lower part of page $750.00
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Also available: First edition paperback of CRIPPLE CREEK: CITY OF INFLUENCE, published 1994, available, fine condition, signed by Joe Vanderwalker and Brian Levine on title page. Mr. Vanderwalker, a long-term resident of the Cripple Creek District -- miner, electrician, mechanic, inventor, historian -- was born in 1905, in Wilbur, Colorado (a settlement along the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad). He lived a good portion of his life in Victor, in the Cripple Creek District. He passed away at age 93. Because of his sharp and intelligent mind, wonderful perceptions, incredibly accurate memory, and benevolent heart, Joe became a Cripple Creek legend, rising into place with many of the other Cripple Creek legends immortalized in books and museums. Price: $35.00
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Koschmann, A.H. STRUCTURAL CONTROL OF THE GOLD DEPOSITS OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. United States Geological Survey Bulletin 955-B. United States Government Printing Office, Washington: 1949. Publication in its original gray printed wrappers; 60 pages; complete with two foldout maps in rear pocket. Condition: very good plus. Price: $45.00
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Lindgren, Waldemar and Ransome, Frederick Leslie. REPORT OF PROGRESS IN THE GEOLOGICAL RESURVEY OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT, COLORADO. United States Geological Survey Bulletin No. 254. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1904. Original gray printed wrappers; 36 pages. Condition: wrappers have light aging along edges; previous owner marked out on cover and title page; otherwise, pages are clean and bright; good plus to very good. Price: $45.00
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Lindgren, Waldemar and Ransome, Frederick Leslie. GEOLOGY AND GOLD DEPOSITS OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT, COLORADO. USGS Professional Paper 54. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1906. Hardbound; complete with 3 foldout maps and all interior plates; 516 pages. Condition: very good; cloth, original printed paper wrappers, spine reinforced with cloth binding. $550.00
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THE CRESSON CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINING AND MILLING COMPANY Issued 1919, cancelled, very good plus condition, two folds, punch-cancels. One of Cripple Creek's most productive mining properties, still in production today as open-pit operation. Incorporated in Colorado. Western Bank Note & Engraving Company printing, Chicago. Price: $35.00
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Check signed by one of the original owners of the highly productive Cresson Mine CRESSON CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINING AND MILLING COMPANY Check on the account of the Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining and Milling Company of Cripple Creek, First National Bank of Cripple Creek, dated 1900. Signed by Jervis R. Harbeck as treasurer. Harbeck was one of the original owners of the Cresson, and continued to have it developed despite its moderate production record for the first twenty years of its existence. Check is revenue-imprinted and in very good condition. Price: $50.00
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mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection. © 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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