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BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF
THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
1903 - 1904
Written and compiled by Sherman N. Bell
The Smith - Brooks Printing Co., State
Printers: Denver, Colorado, 1904
Original red cloth covers; gold print and on
front cover and spine.
243 pages, plus photographic illustrations
Photographer: M.A. Wisda, Cripple
Creek
This is a scarce, detailed report written and compiled by
Sherman M. Bell, resident of Cripple Creek, mine owner, stock broker, promoter,
and mercantilist. In 1898, Sherman Bell volunteered to serve in the
military during the Spanish - American War. Bell became one of Theodore
Roosevelt's favorite Rough Riders; personally commended by Roosevelt and
employed to guard Roosevelt during his presidential campaign.
Included with this book is a two-page, hand-written letter
signed by Sherman M. Bell to A.E. Carlton, penned Independence Consolidated Gold
Mining Company letterhead, Independence, Colorado, Cripple Creek District,
Colorado, January 11, 1902.
Both book and letter are in near fine condition.
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THE PINKERTON LABOR SPY
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: $650.00
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THE CRIPPLE CREEK STRIKE
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
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: $350.00
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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
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: $25.00
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THE WASHINGTON LEASE check
First National Bank of Cripple Creek, Colorado, 1902
Signed by John Sharpe (marshal of Cripple Creek)
Washington Claim was part of Stratton's Independence Mine
Near fine condition
Price: $19.95
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THE CENTENNIAL GOLD EXTRACTION COMPANY
Brodie Mill, between Anaconda and Barry, in Squaw Gulch, near
Cripple Creek, Colorado
First National Bank of Cripple Creek, Colorado
revenue-imprinted stamp
Near fine condition
Price: $19.95
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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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