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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.

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

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CRIPPLE CREEK PAGE 3

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THE PINKERTON LABOR SPY

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by Morris Friedman

Published by Wilshire Book Company

200 William Street, New York

1907

First edition

Original illustrated green cloth covers; 229 pages; several illustrations; plus advertisements

Pages are near fine; covers are in very good condition; spine is sunned with some chipping on head and foot

Many chapters about the Cripple Creek labor strike of 1903 - 1904, with an insight into the industrial war seen from a special perspective.  Also, facts and events of the strike in Telluride, Colorado.

Price: $475.00

 

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THE CRIPPLE CREEK STRIKE

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by Mrs. Emma F. Langdon

Published in Victor, Colorado, 1904

First edition

Original green cloth binding with gold print; 248 pages, illustrated

Near fine condition

Detailed perspective of the Cripple Creek strike from the labor union (Western Federation of Miners) side

There were 2 later editions of this book printed in Denver in 1905.

Price: $650.00

 

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COLORADO AS I SAW IT

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by Harry A. Epperson

Privately published

Inland Printing Co., Kaysville, Utah, 1944

First Edition

Original maroon pebbled binding; gold print on front cover; 137 pages, plus illustrations

Near fine condition

Memoirs of Epperson's days in the Cripple Creek Gold Mining District and on Colorado ranches

Price: $450.00

 

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Sam Altman signed check

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Dated 1896, check signed by S.I. Altman, at the Wolfe Hotel, on an account at The First National Bank of Cripple Creek.  Signed twice by Altman, the discoverer of the Free Coinage Mine and the Town of Altman, Cripple Creek District.  Condition of check: very good, with some light age-staining in lower left-hand corner.  Price: $45.00

 

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Guide to CC-V Mining District.jpg (39028 bytes)A GUIDE TO THE CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR MINING DISTRICT, by Brian Levine, 1987, Century One Press, Colorado Springs, Colorado; first edition, second issue.  Publication is in its original illustrated stiff covers; 64 pages; SIGNED BY AUTHOR.  Condition: fine.  Historical tour of the Cripple Creek District, driving and walking.  This publication came out pre-gambling initiative and pre-open-pit mining in the Cresson-Portland area; so, things have been altered in the District.  Price: $20.00.

 

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Signed by J. Maurice Finn

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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Issued May 3, 1904, on Finn's account in Cripple Creek, Colorado.  Signed by Finn on front and back.  J. Maurice Finn was one of Cripple Creek's more creative attorneys.  Check is in very good plus condition.  Price: $35.00

 

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WE HAVE CHECKS WITH SIGNATURES OF MANY NOTED AND IMPORTANT CRIPPLE CREEK PERSONALITIES.  INQUIRE ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.  GOOD CHANCE WE WILL HAVE THEIR AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES ON HISTORICAL CHECKS.

 

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Please view our other Cripple Creek pages:

Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek Page 2

Cripple Creek Page 3

Cripple Creek Page 4

Cripple Creek Page 5

Cripple Creek Page 6

 

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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."