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MT. GOTHIC TOMES
and RELIQUARY
mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net
© 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC
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WESTERN AMERICANA
Rare Books and First Editions
OLD MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Historic Artifacts and Original Paintings
mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net
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We are
MT. GOTHIC TOMES AND RELIQUARY, 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-five 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.
Presented for sale by
Brian Levine P.O. Box 3048, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224-3048 USA mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net
(970) 349-7079 © 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC _________________________
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We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection. July 2008
In 1907, after Hermann Minkowski's mathematical work on one of his most famous papers, Albert Einstein joked, "Since the mathematicians have grabbed hold of the theory of relativity, I myself no longer understand it."
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Site Map Click on the following web pages for more offerings: Bassick Mine, Querida, Custer County, Colorado Colorado Mining Stock Certificates Colorado Territory Mining Stock Certificates Crested Butte, Colorado Real Estate Cripple Creek Mining Directories Cripple Creek, Colorado mining stock certificates Custer County, Colorado Mining Stock Certificates Custeriana, General George Armstrong Custer Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Gunnison County, Colorado, including Crested Butte Southwestern American Archaeology U.S. Military in the Old American West
We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection. © 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC
"In an age when information is everything, don't expect facts to be free."
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Albert Einstein joked,"Since the mathematicians have grabbed hold of the theory of relativity,I myself no longer understand it."
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Photographs, books and watercolors
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Original William Henry Jackson watercolors
Mitchell Pass, in the shadow of Scotts Bluff, 1866 Painted by William Henry Jackson, circa 1935, from original sketches in Jackson's 1866 diaries This original Jackson watercolor, and two other originals, will be offered for sale in the near future. Please inquiry for more information
Scout overlooking route into Utah, 1866 Original watercolor, circa 1935
Scout riding along Oregon Trail, 1866 Original watercolor, circa 1935
If you are interested in receiving a catalogue on these original William Henry Jackson watercolors, detailing Jackson's history, significance to America's westward movement, his work as a photographer and painter with the United States Geological Survey and the National Park Service, please contact us at mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net . Scarcity and provenance is also provided in this publication.
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PIKES PEAK FROM THE GARDEN OF THE GODS
#1078 Original mammoth print in original frame, with original velvet and mat Detail images
Hand-tinted
Fine tones
Circa 1900 Photograph, velvet, and mat in near fine to fine condition
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REPORT ON THE ANCIENT RUINS Examined in 1875 and 1877 By William H. Jackson Ruins of Southwestern Colorado and Adjacent Territory [Extracted from the Tenth Annual Report of the Survey for the Year 1876] Significant amount on Mesa Verde area Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey F.V. Hayden, U.S. Geologist-In-Charge Washington: Government Printing Office, 1879 Pages 411 - 448, original printed wrappers; numerous plates and maps; complete Very good plus to near fine condition
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TIME EXPOSURE The Autobiography of William Henry Jackson Profusely illustrated with photographs, paintings, and drawings by the author G.P. Putnam's Sons: New York, 1940, 1st edition Original blue cloth binding with black and white print; 341 pages Book in near fine condition; strong spine; tight binding; clean, bright pages Dust jacket is in good plus to very good condition: several chips; some fraying; $3.50" price in front inner flap
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PICTURE MAKER OF THE OLD WEST:
WILLIAM H. JACKSON By Clarence S. Jackson Charles Scribner's Sons, New York Charles Scriber's Sons, Ltd., London 1947 First Edition Inscribed by Clarence S. Jackson Original brown cloth binding with gray and green print; 308 pages; maps on endpapers 393 photographs, sketches and paintings Fine in very good plus dust jacket
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THE PONY EXPRESS GOES THROUGH AN AMERICAN SAGA TOLD BY ITS HEROES by Howard R. Driggs Illustrated in color and black-and-white by WILLIAM H. JACKSON Inscribed by William Henry Jackson in 1935 Frederick A. Stokes Company: New York, 1935, 1st edition Original green cloth binding with gold print; 208 pages; maps on endpapers Book is in near condition; tight spine; bright and clean pages Dust jacket is very good to very good plus condition; "$2.50" price on inner front flap
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WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON'S COLORADO Compiled by Wiliam C. Jones and Elizabeth B. Jones Foreword by Marshall Sprague Pruett Publishing Company: Boulder, Colorado, 1975, 1st edition Original white cloth binding with red print on spine; 172 pages; illustrated Fine in fine dust jacket
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THE DIARIES OF WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Frontier Photographer to California and return, 1866 - 67; and with the Hayden Surveys to the Central Rockies, 1873, and to the Utes and Cliff Dwellings, 1874 Edited, with Introduction and Notes by LeRoy R. Hafen and Ann W. Hafen The Far West and the Rockies Historical Series, 1820 - 1875, Volume X The Arthur H. Clark Company: Glendale, California, 1959, 1st edition Original green cloth binding; gold print on spine; 345 pages Fine condition: strong, tight spine; bright, clean pages
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THE OLD WEST SPEAKS By Howard R. Driggs Water-Color Paintings by William Henry Jackson Prentice-Hall, Inc.: Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1956, 1st edition Original two-tone cloth binding; gold print on spine; 220 pages Book is in fine condition: tight spine; clean, bright pages Previous owner inscription on front endpaper, signed by Kit Carson III Very good plus to near fine dust jacket; "10.00" price on inner front flap
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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.
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To view an enlarged image of the item that interests you, click on the picture to the left of the description. If there is no image, contact us, and we'll email you digital photographs to help you make your purchase. How to purchase: email us at or call (970) 349-7079 and reserve what you'd like to add to your collection. If you do not see what you are seeking, ask! Contact us. 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. 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.
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WE PURCHASE HISTORICAL MATERIALS, FROM SINGLE ITEMS TO ENTIRE COLLECTIONS! Email or call, give us the details on those excellent historical artifacts.
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mtgothictomes319@crestedbutte.net We are always interested in purchasing, whether you have a single item for sale or an entire collection. © 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC
"In an age when information is everything, don't expect facts to be free."
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