Search Results: Authors starting with M from Mt. Gothic Tomes & Colorado Artifactual

THE GEM CONSOLIDATED MINESProspectusPublished circa 1900Col. J. M. Guffey, PresidentIntriguing, this Company was original funded by Pensylvannia oil moneyPittsburgh Printing Co.Hon. W. F. Haggott,Ex-Governor of ColoradoGem and Freighter's Friend mines near summit of Seaton Mountain, and cut by the Newhouse - Argo TunnelProspectus includes:Foldout Cross-section of Gemvein structure;Foldout Surface Plan ofGem Consolidated claims;36 pages, plus3-panel foldout photographof Gem Mines Ore teams inIdaho Springs, ClearCreek, ColoradoGold-embossed leather covers.Publication Dimensions:8-1/2 inches by 10-1/4 inchesNumerous photographs of GemCompany developments, includingunderground workings, machinery,and surface buildings.Condition: near fine; excellent enamel-coated pages with photographs and text; original gold-embossed leather binding near fine; maps lightly toned but no tears.Superb and elaborate miningprospectusCOLORADO ARTIFACTUAL

LEADVILLE, LAKE COUNTY and THE GOLD BELT, COLORADO ITS MINERAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Profusely Illustrated with photographs and maps 1895 First edition by Jay F. Manning Publishers: Manning, O'Keefe & DeLashmutt Leadville, Colorado Condition: very good plus; conservation reinforcement of spine, folds of some of the maps; several page mends; otherwise, complete, minor chipping to original covers; complete with 4 folding Boehmer maps; illustrated. Publication dimensions: 9-1/4 inches by 12 inches 168 pages 4 Max Boehmer folding maps of Leadville, Colorado: 1) Lake County, Colorado; 17 inches by 16 inches; 2) Topographical Map of the Carbonate Regions in the Vicinity of Leadville, Colorado; 16-1/2 inches by 12 inches; 3) Map of the Mining Claims of Leadville, Colorado, 1894; 13 inches by 11 inches; and 4) Map of Leadville Gold Belt; 11 inches by 9-3/4 inches Map paper is slightly toned, making them a bit fragile; however, all are complete. Information on the Leadville mining and smelting industries; on… Read More

NEVADAVILLE, CENTRAL GOLD MINING DISTRICT, GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO Altitude: 9,000 feet Circa 1877 Original mammoth-sized albumen photograph by LACHLAN McLEAN, Central City, Colorado McLEAN had a photographic studio in Central City, Colorado from 1876 – 1878. IMAGE DIMENSIONS: 20-1/2 inches by 16-1/2 inches Mounted on original card-stock backing. CONDITION: very good plus to near fine; very strong tones & contrasts, resulting in near fine detail; not framed, but with original mat; just a mere share of lightening, but otherwise astounding for 1877. Mammoth glass-plate originals are difficult enough to acquire these days; therefore, one in this remarkable condition, of such an historic COLORADO gold mining town is near impossible. SUPERB DETAIL in this original photograph. COLORADO ARTIFACTUAL

ALMA PLACER SOUTH PARK, COLORADOOn the South Fork of the South PlatteCirca 1885Unattribted photographer, possibly T. C. Miller or James McNuttBoudoir-card size, image dimensions:7-3/4 inches by 4-1/2 inchesCondition: very good plus to near fine; strong tones and contrasts, fine detail; no significant wear.Alma, Colorado gold miningCOLORADO ARTIFACTUAL

THE SILVERTON NORTHERNRAILROADOTTO MEARS /JAMES R. PITCHER, JR.Original railroad operatingexpenses ledger,1925 - 1930(Otto Mears, founder of thisrailroad, along with The SilvertonRailroad, was the president. Mears died in 1931. James Pitcher, Jr. was the vice president and general manager.)Condition: very good to very good plus; original ledger is cloth, leather and metal, showing some wear, especially on the burgundy leather; interior pages are clean, bright, handwritten (generally) and in very good plus to near fine condition. THE SILVERTON NORTHERN RAILROADwas an extension of THE SILVERTON RAILROADfrom Silverton to Howardsville,San Juan County, ColoradoLedger dimensions:13-1/2 inches by 10 inchesDepth, approximately 2-1/2 inches400 pages, most all withwritten informationDetailed accounts concerning:Investments; Land & Transportation;Station & Office Buildings; RoadwayBuildings; Shops & Engine Houses;Miscellaneous Structures;Roadway Machines; Cost ofRoad Purchases; Shop Machinery;Steam… Read More

THE SILVERTON NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANYOriginal stock certificate, #14Issued to Fred Walsen, Jr. and signed by Walsen as secretary of the Company.Dated November 28, 1899An OTTO MEARS San Juan County, Colorado railroadHowever -- and please note -- OTTO MEARS did NOT sign this certificate as president, unfortunately, although he was president of the Silverton Northern Railroad at the time. Guess he was busy getting that stained glass window of honoring him installed in the State Capitol, maybe.Fred Walsen, Jr., from the family that'd founded the Town of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, had been afriend and business associate since the 1870s.Condition: very good plus to near fine; not folded, yet lightly canceled; some light waviness around borders, otherwise exceptionally clean, bright, and fresh.Here, at COLORADO ARTIFACTUAL, we are quite enamored with Otto Mears and most artifacts associated with this incredible and historical COLORADO personality.

WESTCLIFFE (Custer County) COLORADOByW. O. MieirEngraved and printed by THE CARSON-HARPER CO. at the Sign of the Golden Griffin in Denver, Colorado"A short sketch of this most delightful summer resort, charmingly located on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains, thirty-five miles southwest of Canon City."1898Publication Dimensions: 9-3/4 inches by 8-1/4 inches; 24 pages; Illustrated with photographs and drawings.Colorado ArtifactualCondition: very good to very good plus; covers lightly sunned; internal enamel-coated pages bright and clean, complete. "1898" writtenon 4th page in red.Gold and silver miningHealth resortCOLORADO ARTIFACTUAL

HISTORICAL SKETCH: DENVER CITY TROOP, 1902Including Its Services at Leadville, Colorado and as Troop "B," 2nd U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, Spanish War, and at Lake City, Colorado, 1902Denver, ColoradoThe App Engraving Company Engravers and Printers, 1814 Curtis Street, Denver, ColoradoDimensions:12 inches by 10 inches; 60 pagesNumerous photographs, plus regional advertisers supporting Denver CityTroopCondition: near fine; a light bit of moisture staining in the end of spine and some internal pages, barely noticeable; original cloth covers bright and clean; gold embossing bright; internal enamel-coated pages bright and fresh; strong binding.Excellent production; scarce publication.COLORADO ARTIFACTUAL