Search Results: Authors starting with A from DeWitt Enterprises

New York: American Historical Society, Inc., 1937. 419 pages. Frontispiece. Indexed. Gilt titles and top edges. Notable biographys with corresponding plates. Shelf worn with minor "splash" marks on the glossy blue cloth. Page edges with some soils. Some wear to leather. Interior age toned near edges but nearly immaculate throughout.. Three-Quarter Leather. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New book - just released! Signed by all three Editors: Don Kallaus; Don Sanborn; Dan Stuart. In December 1922, five men from Colorado Springs decided to attempt what had never before been done. They would climb Pikes Peak to welcome the new year with flares and fireworks from the top of America's Mountain. They came to be called the "Frozen Five".

Little did they know that their unique decision to climb to the 14,115 foot summit in the dead of winter would become a cherished tradition for the entire Pikes Peak region. The AdAmAn Club exemplifies the Colorado spirit of adventure and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Named for the practice of adding a single member each year (add a man) and stylized so the A's in the name depict mountains, this book celebrates the 100 year history of this unusual and intrepid group of mountain climbers. This book encompasses the entire 100 year history of this locally celebrated organization. This decade by decade chronology outlines the formation of the club,… Read More

1927. 256 pp. Blue cloth/gilt titles. Deckle pages. Signed and Inscribed By Alva B Adams. No publisher or personal information. Copyright by Alva B Adams, Executor of the estate of the Honorable Alva Adams. Alva B (Blanchard) Adams was the son of Governor Adams and a Senator for several terms. Alva Adams was three times democratic governor of Colorado and one of the outstanding men of the state. For 50 years he was prominent in Colorado life. Consisting of profound sayings relating to life, politics and religion as selected from the notebooks, addresses and writings of Governor Alva Adams. Foxing to paste-downs and free endpapers. Tight, clean and crisp with the slightest of edgewear.. Hard Cover. Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Colorado Springs CO: Dentan Printing Co., 1960. 19 pages. Gilt titles. Bumped and rubbed covers and spine ends. Moisture rippling of lower page portions. Marginalia.. 5th Printing. Blue Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Lakewood CO: Old Army Press, 1975. 4th printing. 159 pages. Illustrated. Gift inscription. Broken spine. Last 40 pages loose, minor edgewear.. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paris : Ancienne Librairie Germer Bailliere, 1901. Par F. Terrier, Professeur a la Faculte de medecine de Paris. M. Auvray Chirurgien des hopitaux de Paris. Traumatismes du foie et des voies biliares. Foie mobile. tumeurs du foie et des canaux biliares. Avec 50 figures dans le texte. 318 pages. Marbled boards. Gilt titles. Shelf worn. Interior pages crisp/clean with minor age-toned eges - near pristine. No parle voux France', so sorry.. Half-Leather. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Elgin IL: Daily Courier News, 1985. 359 pages. Gilt titles. Lightly illustrated. Indexed. Slightly bumped spine ends. Crisp and clean.. 3rd Printing. Blue Cloth. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1940. 151 pages. Illustrated. "Formerly N. A. Gruetlibund - N. A. Schweizerbund a Fraternal Benefit Society All For One and One For All". History of the North American Swiss Alliance. Last 49 pages Membership List and Record of chapters across US, including members names, year born and year joined, along with chapter specifics. Cover shelf worn and darkened. Minor water stain along spine. Two ½" tears along back cover edges.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Boulder CO: Alpha Phi Omega, 1978. 64 pages Pages 3-62 separated from binding at staples but still a unit in themselves. Minor shelf wear, interior pages crisp/clean. Soft Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Colorado Springs, CO: Allied Printing, 1967. 111 pages. Illustrated. Gilt titles. Inscribed and presented to Frances C. Eubank in memory of her husband Myron Lee Eubank. Letter of acknowledgement from Mrs. Eubank taped inside front cover. Food stain at bottom of page 4-5 in margin, else fine. Minor corner bumps and shelf wear.. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Haun, Brother George . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Aberdeen University Press, 1907. 656 pages. Index. Gilt titles, top edges and stamped cover. Uncut pages. Frontispiece, POS signature and inscription inside front cover. Gifted to Colorado College - usual library labels, seal, book plate and pocket. Covers worn with heavily bumped corners. Spine ends bumped. Two small chips along edge of back cover.. First Edition. Blue Cloth. Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.

Santa Fe, NM: Rydal Press, 1941. 175 pages. Historical fiction. Age toned pages, but crisp. A dozen or so pages bumped slightly at top edge. Sunned and cocked spine. Bumped corners. Second half of pages have minor moisture ripples to page tops.. Signed and Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Red Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Minor Ex-Library.

Austin and London: University of Texas Press, 1971. 298 pages, frontispiece. Blue cloth/silver titles. The Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation Series Number 5. DJ rubbed, bumped and chipped.. Signed and Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by Gates, Jean Bowers. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Denver, CO: Sage Books, 1959. 263 Pages Illustrated/Map Loose spine has been taped.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Bound. Poor Interior Good. Illus. by Pierce, Gertrude . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Eureka Spriings, AR: Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library Association , 1975. 87 b&w plates + frontis. Limited Edition No. 167 of 500 hardbound PRESENTATION copies. LE certificate page signed by Mrs. J.M. Bullock, Chairman and 6 other committee members. Faded gilt titles. Ever so slight bumps to corners and spine ends. Center book block slightly loose at string binding. Gift inscription on ffep.. Signed. Limited (500). Burgundy Leatherette. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Leadville, CO, 1983. 32 pages. Illustrated Leadville history. Poem titled "Mollie May: Leadville Madame", along with an article on the county jail, among others. Very minor rubbing on spine.. Soft Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Leadville, CO, 1984. 38 pages. Illustrated Leadville history. Leadville Area History. Includes articles on Twin Lakes, May D&F and a great article titled, "Boiled Down Figurative Facts About Leadville" which quantifies the types and numbers of businesses and structures in Leadville during June of 1879.. Soft Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Albuquerque NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1977. 2nd printing (1976). 430 Pages Illustrations/Map Indexed. Pictorial endpapaers. A well documented interpretation of Colorado's past emerges in this presentation intended for the general public as well as the students of Colorado history. POS in both endpapers with notation. Food stains on several pages. Slight shelf wear and corners bumped, overall VG.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.