Mt. Gothic Tomes & Reliquary

MT. GOTHIC TOMES and RELIQUARY

Western Americana, Literary First Editions,

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Original Artwork, and Historic Artifacts

FEBRUARY 2012

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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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Books, mining stock certificates, maps, prospectuses, pamphlets, photographs, etc. on mining in Colorado and the West.

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COLORADO MINES: A Souvenir of the New Mining Exchange Building

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Published by Carson, Hurst & Harper, 1891

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Compiled by Robert L. Harper

Original publication with new leather binding and marbled endpapers.  Denver, Colorado.  82 pages, complete with advertisements.

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Extensive coverage of Aspen, Leadville, and Central City, Colorado, with the majority of coverage on Aspen and Leadville mines and mining men.

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Condition: very good plus; 6 pages in front and 2 in back have significant pieces missing; however, all details have professionally replaced, including any lost words.  The remaining 74 pages are in very good plus to near fine condition.

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Dimensions: 13-1/2 inches wide by 10 inches in height.

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Similar format to MINES AND MINING MEN OF COLORADO, 1893.  Possibly an early edition; however, significant differences in text, illustrations, and advertisements.  Exceptionally rare publication.

Price: $2,500.00

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(Hooper, S.K.)  THE GOLD FIELDS OF COLORADO: A Brief Description of the Various Gold Districts Located on and Contiguous to the Line of The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.  Published under the Auspices of the Passenger Department, 1896.  Publication lacks original covers, but has been re-bound in stiff wraps; 78 pages, with fold-out map at rear.  Numerous half-tone illustrations of mines, towns, and other locations.  Districts described: Cripple Creek and West Creek; Leadville Gold Belt; Silverton and San Juan Country; Ouray District; Gunnison District; Hinsdale County; and others.  Condition: very good plus, except missing original covers.  Price: $350.00

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(Colorado Mining) MINING LAWS ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF COLORADO, From First to Ninth Session, inclusive, and The Laws of the United States, Concerning Mines and Minerals Together with Laws and Information concerning Farming and Grazing Lands.  To March, 1873, including instructions for Proceedings to obtain titles, etc.  Fourth Edition.  Central City, Colorado Territory : Published by Collier & Hall, 1873.  Original printed wrappers; 100 pages, very good plus condition.  Price: $200.00

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Rickard, T.A.  VEIN-WALLS, A Paper Read before the American Institute of Mining Engineers, at the Pittsburgh Meeting, February 1896.  Author's Edition, 1896.  Publication in its original printed wrappers; square-bound; 49 pages; 33 figures, several of which were printed on enamel-coated paper.  Paper uses as examples mining properties in Colorado: Clear Creek, Summit, Gilpin, and Dolores counties; however, also discourses mines in California, Montana, Oregon, and Victoria, Canada.  Rickard was, at one time, Colorado's State Geologist.  "With the author's compliments," written by Rickard on top of front cover; however, not signed by Rickard.  Condition: near fine.  Price: $250.00

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(Utah Copper Company)  THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UTAH COPPER COMPANY, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30th, 1907.  Submitted at the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, held at Jersey City, NJ, January 24th, 1908.  American Bank Note Company, Printers.  Publication in its original stiff tan wrappers with copper and black print; 23 pages; plus, maps.  Officers of this historically significant mining company included: C.M. MacNeill, D.C. Jackling, John Hays Hammond, K.R. Babbitt; and, Spencer Penrose.  This is the Company that most notably employed the steam-shovel to open-pit mining, located in Bingham Canyon, Utah.  Excellent half-tone illustrations, most all full-page.  Maps: a) Longitudinal Section and Projection of Utah Copper Company's Bingham Mining Property; and, b) a fold-out topographical map of the Utah Copper Company's Bingham Mining Property.  Condition of report: very good plus to near fine; some very light soiling to front cover.    $750.00

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THE JUSTICE HILL MINING COMPANY

Issued 1934, uncancelled, two folds, otherwise in near fine condition.  Mining property in Gilpin County, Colorado (re: THE MINES HANDBOOK).  $35.00

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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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