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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.

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P.O. Box 3048, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224-3048  USA

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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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"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."

 

WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON

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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

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Hand-tinted

 

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Fine tones

 

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Circa 1900

Photograph, velvet, and mat in near fine to fine condition

 

Price: $5,250.00

 

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REPORT ON THE ANCIENT RUINS

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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

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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:

 

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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© 2008 Mt. Gothic Tomes and Reliquary, LLC

 

"In an age when information is everything, don't expect facts to be free."