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

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RAILROAD PASSES

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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1899.  Issued to the Honorable I.H. Trowbridge. Pass in near fine condition.  Rugs, Books, Watches and Jewelry.  Marseilles, Illinois.  Letter dated June 23, 1899.  

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Letter in good plus condition

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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1902.  Issued to the Honorable W.H.H. Llewellyn, District Attorney, New Mexico.  Condition of pass: very good plus to near fine

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January 2, 1903.  Signed by W.H.H. Llewellyn, District Attorney for the counties of Otero, Dona Ana, Sierra, Grant and Luna, New Mexico Territory.  Condition; very good

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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1902.  Issued to Frank W. Gould, President, Illinois Western Hospital for the Insane.  Pass in near fine condition

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One of two letters written and signed by Frank W. Gould requesting Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway pass.  Letters in very good plus condition

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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1902.  Issued to Hon. E.L. Bartlett, Solicitor General, New Mexico Territory.  Pass is in very good plus condition

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Letter dated January 5, 1903.  Office of Edward L. Bartlett, Solicitor General, Santa Fe, New Mexico (Territory) letterhead.  Signed by Barlett.  Very good plus condition

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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1902.  Issued to John Marens.  Between Stations in Kansas; Between Stations in Oklahoma and Indian Territory.  Pass in near fine condition

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State of Missouri, Railroad and Warehouse Department, City of Jefferson letterhead, dated January 13, 1903.  Letter requesting pass for John Marens.  Very good condition

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

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Issued May 23, 1899, cancelled.  American Bank Note Company printing.  Very good plus condition

SOLD

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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY

1902.  Issued to W.E. Taylor, M.D., Superintendent of Illinois Western Hospital for the Insane, Watertown, Illinois

Letter requesting the renewal of railroad pass from W.E. Taylor, signed by Taylor, included.

Pass signed by W.E. Taylor on reverse.  Condition of pass: some light soiling and a small bend on left side; otherwise, very good plus.  Condition of letter: near fine

SOLD

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THE RED STAR LINE STEAMERS

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1892.  International Mercantile Marine Company operating a steamship line between New York and Antwerp

$175.00

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BIGBEE AND WARRIOR RIVER PACKET COMPANY

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1892.  Alabama steamship company

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$100.00

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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY

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1892.  American Bank Note Company, New York.  Pass allowed telegraph transmission on its rail lines

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$35.00

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HUDSON RIVER LINE

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1892.  New York steamship line

$150.00

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MOBILE & OHIO R.R.

1892.  J.A. Lowell & Co., Boston

Signed by T.J. Moss on back

SOLD

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HANNIBAL & ST. JOSEPH RAILROAD

KANSAS CITY, ST. JOSEPH & COUNCIL BLUFFS RAILROAD

ST. LOUIS, KEOKUK & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & KANSAS CITY RAILWAY

1892

SOLD

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Railroad Books C

Railroad Books D

Railroad Books E

Railroad Passes

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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

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