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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ZEBULON PIKE

 

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Portrait from 1810 publication

RECORDS OF THE PIKE FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, 1902

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Press of W.L. Streeter, Saco, Maine, 1903.  Original Printed wrappers, 86 pages, with illustrations.  Condition: very good

$1,250.00

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THE EXPEDITIONS OF ZEBULON MONTGOMERY PIKE to Headwaters of the Mississippi River, Through Louisiana Territory, and in New Spain, During the Years 1805-6-7.

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A New Edition, now first reprinted in full from the original of 1810, with copious critical commentary, memoir of Pike, New Map and other illustrations, and complete index,

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by Elliott Coues.  In three volumes.  New York: Francis P. Harper, 1895.  Set Number 310 of 1150 sets.  Complete with all three volumes; very good plus to near fine condition.

Price: $1,500.00

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EXPLORATORY TRAVELS THROUGH THE WESTERN TERRITORIES OF NORTH AMERICA:

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Comprising a Voyage from St. Louis, on the Mississippi, to the Source of that River, and a Journey through the Interior of Louisiana, and the North-eastern Provinces of New Spain.  Performed in the years 1805, 1806, 1807, by order of the Government of the United States.

By Zebulon Montgomery Pike.  From the London: Paternoster-Row, 1811 edition.  Published by W.H. Lawrence & Co., Denver, Colorado, 1889.  Condition: very good, with some chipping to outer edges of boards.

Price: $450.00

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THE JOURNALS OF ZEBULON MONTGOMERY PIKE, with Letters and Related Documents

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Edited and Annotated by Donald Jackson.  University of Oklahoma Press: Norman, 1966; first edition.  Complete, and in original box.  Signed by Donald Jackson.  Condition: fine.  Volume 1: 464 pages; 60 plates; 4 foldout maps.  Volume 2: 449 pages; 2 foldout maps

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THE EXPEDITIONS OF ZEBULON MONTGOMERY PIKE to Headwaters of the Mississippi River, Through Louisiana Territory, and in New Spain, During the Years 1805-6-7.

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A New Edition, now first reprinted in full from the original of 1810, with copious critical commentary, memoir of Pike, New Map and other illustrations, and complete index,

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by Elliott Coues.  Three volumes in two.  Reprinted from the Francis P. Harper, 1895 edition.  One of 2000 sets.  Complete with original box.  Condition: fine condition.

Price: $200.00

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Hollon, W. Eugene.  THE LOST PATHFINDER: ZEBULON MONTGOMERY PIKE.  University of Oklahoma Press: Norman, 1949, first edition.  In original dust jacket; red cloth binding; gold print on spine; 240 pages.  Near fine condition.

Price: $45.00

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Humphreys, Mary Gay.  THE BOY'S STORY OF ZEBULON M. PIKE.  New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911; first edition, published August 1911.  Original illustrated tan cloth; 377 pages.  Near fine condition.  No dust jacket.

Price: $40.00

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Quaife, Milo Milton, editor.  THE SOUTHWESTERN EXPEDITION OF ZEBULON M. PIKE, with frontispiece and map.  The Lakeside Press, Chicago, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Company, Christmas, 1925.  Original green cloth binding with gold print; 239 pages.  Condition: near fine.

Price: $135.00

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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.

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