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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Brian Levine

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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How to purchase: mtgothic69@rocketmail.com or call (970) 349-7079 and reserve what you'd like to add to your collection.

          

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Americana

Arizona

Aspen, Colorado

Bassick Mine, Querida, Custer County, Colorado

Business Directories

Charles Craig

Colorado

Colorado Bottles, historical

Colorado Business Directories

Colorado Checks

Colorado Geology

Colorado Labor Wars

Colorado Midland Railway

Colorado Mining Stock Certificates

Colorado Railroad Locks

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Territory Mining Stock Certificates

Colorado Whiskey Jugs, historical

Coors Brewery Lithograph 1900

Crested Butte, Colorado Real Estate

Cripple Creek, Colorado

Cripple Creek checks 

Cripple Creek Mining Directories

Cripple Creek, Colorado mining stock certificates

Custer County, Colorado

Custeriana, General George Armstrong Custer

Denver and Rio Grande Railroad

Denver, Colorado

Enos Mills publications

Express, Telegraph and Miscellaneous Passes

First Editions, Literary

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

John Gardner

George Foott, Art of

Gilpin County, Colorado

Gunnison County, Colorado, including Crested Butte

Ben Hecht

Ernest Hemingway

Hutchinson Soda Bottles

William Henry Jackson

Ken Schneider

Labor Wars

Lawmen and Outlaws

Leadville, Colorado

Leadville Directories

Lewis and Clark publications

Maps

Mesa Verde, Colorado

Mining

Native American

New Mexico books

Nolie Mumey

Pamphlets

Photographs

Railroad Books

Railroad Passes

Ranching

Recent Acquisitions

Revenue Stamped Checks

Richard P. Feynman

San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Southwestern American Archaeology

Steamship Company Passes

Travel Guides

U.S. Bank Checks

U.S. Military in the Old American West

Western Guide Books

Wyoming

Zebulon Pike

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

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

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KEN SCHNEIDER

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A friendly holiday warning: Please Don't Drink and Dress!

It May be Bad for Someone Else's Health.

Dedicated to a loveable character who knows nothing about Quantum, M-Theory, Globalization, F. Scott Fitzgerald, pointillism, or good style; yet, does know how to make a grand exit!

 

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The following are a selection of remnants from Ken's glory days.  He'd like to sell them, if you're interested.

1952 Lobby Card (11"x14") movie poster by Columbia pictures of 'Cripple Creek', the great Colorado mining town. Small scratch but no folds and great shape. Price: $25.00 plus shipping.

 

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DEVIL'S HARVEST

Original 1942 movie poster

1942 movie poster.  Original (27"x41") one sheet (this is not a reproduction!)  Has three fold tears, needing archival repair, but no holes. Also has light staining on smoke and womans' back. This would be a great show piece at one of the new medical marijuana dispensers.

Price: $2000.00

 

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This guy breaks every fashion rule and gets away with it!

 

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CALIFORNIA HACKAMORE

 

Description: 1948 book on the story and use of the Hackamore. A signed copy by Luis B. Ortego. 109 photographs and 20 pen sketches. Excellent condition. Price: $75.00, plus shipping.

 

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The Reynolds Cattle Co.

1885 original stock certificate. "The Raynolds Cattle Co." ranch was in Fremont county Colorado, near Canon City. One fold, no tears. Price: $200.00 plus shipping

 

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SKI RACING VEST

 

 

Description: Heavy canvas (12"x12") 'tie-on' number vest. Marked inside as 1962 "get high" downhill at Loveland Colorado. Price: $30.00 plus shipping

         

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CRAZYLEGS

Movie poster, insert



Original 1953 Movie poster (14"x36"). Not a reproduction! This was a story about the life of the football great, Elroy "crazylegs" Hirsch. Has photos on bottom of the poster of the national champs, Los Angeles Rams. Has one small fold tear but has good colors, and is a great football poster.



Price... $150.00 plus shipping

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TENNIS ANNUAL 1926

1926 book (5"x61/2") with over 200 pages of players, matches, rules and loaded with photos. Bill Tilden on front cover. Some edge wearing.

Price: $45.00, plus mailing costs

 

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Don't miss the wit and wisdom, arts and crafts, and other offerings soon to coming soon to this web page.

 

 

 

 

         

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How to purchase: mtgothic69@rocketmail.com at or call (970) 349-7079 and reserve what you'd like to add to your collection.

The books and artifacts listed in this website represent only a small fraction of our inventory.  Please email or call us with your specific interests.  mtgothic69@rocketmail.com

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.

"... But never again as during that all too short period when he and I were one person, when the fulfilled future and the wistful past were mingled in a single gorgeous moment -- when life was literally a dream...."  F. Scott Fitzgerald, from 'Early Success,' The Crack Up, October 1937

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