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 checks 

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Leadville revenue-imprinted checks.  One way to discovery the history of Leadville, Colorado is through the paper trail left to us: scripophily or stock certificates; imprinted revenue checks; historical documents; signatures of important personalities; and so on.  Below, is just a few examples of the many, early historical checks we have to offer.  Please inquire with your specific "wants."  

LEADVILLE, COLORADO PAGE ONE

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MINERS EXCHANGE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  October 14, 1880, paid.  Crystal Lake Mining Company.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Wm. Mann, Philadelphia, printers.  Near fine condition.  Price: $30.00

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MINER'S EXCHANGE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  April 19, 1880, paid.  "Colorado" printed on left-hand side.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  J.W. Middleton, Printer, Chicago.  Near fine condition.  Price: $25.00

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THE BANK OF LEADVILLE

Leadville, Colorado.  January 14, 1879, paid.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Collier & Cleaveland Litho., Denver.  Near fine condition.  Price: $25.00

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LAKE COUNTY BANK

Struck over with "Miners Exchange."  Leadville, Colorado.  January 1, 1880.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  "Colorado" printed on left-hand side.  Collier & Cleaveland Litho., Denver.  Very good condition.  Price: $25.00

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MINERS EXCHANGE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  February 26, 1879.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Joplin Mining Company.  Wm. Mann, Philadelphia.  Very good condition.  Price: $25.00

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THE BANK OF LEADVILLE

Leadville, Colorado.  September 12, 1879.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  J.S.D. Manville, Hardware.  Western B.N. & Engraving Co., Chicago.  Very good condition.  Price: $35.00

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Struck over with "Miners Exchange."  Leadville, Colorado.  June 16, 1880.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Holliday & Co., Grocers.  Collier & Cleaveland Lith., Chicago.  Very good condition.  Price: $35.00

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THE MINERS' EXCHANGE BANK OF LEADVILLE, COLO.

Leadville, Colorado.  September 5, 1878.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Wm. Mann, Printer, Philadelphia.  Near fine condition.  Price: $25.00

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Struck over with "Miners Exchange Bank."  Leadville, Colorado.  March 21, 1881.  Revenue stamped bank check, RN-G1.  Litho. Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Chicago.  "Colorado" printed on the left-hand side.  Signed by Charles Cavender, a business partner of J.J. Brown, husband of Molly Brown.  Near fine condition.  Price: $45.00

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    FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LEADVILLE

Leadville, Colorado.  August 10, 1883.  "Colorado" printed on the left-hand side.  Enterprise Mining Company.  Near fine condition.  Price: $15.00

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CARBONATE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  September 5, 1884.  Enterprise Mining Company.  Near fine condition.  Price: $15.00

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LAKE COUNTY BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  January 3, 1879.  "Colorado" printed on left-hand side.  Brown print.  Wm. Mann, Philadelphia.  Revenue stamp.  Near fine condition.  Price: $15.00

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THE MINERS' EXCHANGE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  November 8, 1878.  "Colorado" printed on left-hand side.  Marsh & Son, Printers.  Blue Revenue stamp.  Near fine condition.  Price: $15.00

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MINERS EXCHANGE BANK

Leadville, Colorado.  February 8, 1879.  "Colorado" printed on left-hand side.  Near fine condition.  Price: $15.00

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Please view our other Leadville pages:

LEADVILLE, COLORADO PAGE 1

LEADVILLE PAGE 2

LEADVILLE PAGE 3

LEADVILLE PAGE 4

LEADVILLE DIRECTORIES

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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