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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CRIPPLE CREEK MINING DIRECTORIES

Cripple Creek Stock Brokers Handbooks

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THE OFFICIAL MANUAL

CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT

COLORADO, U.S.A.

Compiled and Published by Fred Hills, E.M., Colorado Springs, Privately Published: Colorado Springs, Colorado 1900

Original red cloth binding with gold print on front cover.  Binding has been re-cased in red cloth with original spine title placed on spine.  Corners reinforced with brown binding cloth.

Endpapers replaced with period-type endpapers.  Complete with 495 pages, all enamel-coated.  Internal pages are in very good condition.

Original map is missing, as is most common; however, an original, more detailed Cripple Creek Claim Map than the original Hills Map, published by the William A. Otis Company in May 1896 is provided.  The dimensions of this map are: 24 inches in width by 35 inches in height.

There are dampstains on this map and some weakness in the folds; however, it is complete and rare and highly detailed.

Overall, this publication and map are in good plus to very good condition and are very useful for researching Cripple Creek Gold mining and history.

Price: $2,000.00 for book and map.  (Condition on this book is good; however, it is priced lower due to rebinding.)

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NEW INVESTORS' MANUAL ON CRIPPLE CREEK

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AND OTHER GOLD AND SILVER SHARES

Original printed brown stiff wrappers, 44 pages, with map of Cripple Creek Gold Mining District.  Map dated November 1895; entitled, "Cripple Creek Gold District."  Map dimensions: 11-1/2" by 9-1/2"; identifying towns, roads, railroads, mountains, hills, and mines.  Carson Harper Company, Printers, Engravers, Publishers, Denver, December 1, 1895.  Condition: near fine

$1,000.00

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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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