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General Americana ~ Colorado
Lot # 4172
Colorado,
Maintou Four
Manitou
Pamphlets 1) The Story
of Manitou”.
Thirteenth
edition, three
hundred
thousand.
Copyright by S. K. Hooper, General Passenger Agent, Denver & Rio Grande R. R., 1895.
Published under the auspices of the General Passenger Agent, Denver
& Rio Grande R. R., and the Town of Manitou. Dark brown cover with
gold and white design and type, back cover has image of an Indian in
gold and white; cover is loose from binding, used. From the title page,
a poem: “Here dwelt the red man, ere the cry, Of “gold!” among these
hills was heard, Here towered the mountains to the sky, And here the
healing fountains pour’d. Before the white Man’s foot had trod, This
sacred valley in the West, The Savage took the gift from God, And named
it, “Manitou, the Bles’t.” (8” x 6”) 64 pp. 2) “The Crystal Park Auto Trip
, Manitou, Colorado”. Souvenir of a trip with two photos--one of a tour
car going up the road to Crystal Peak, and the other of a group of people
standing outside the touring car inside the fold-out. From text on back
side: Crystal Park is one of the most beautiful and picturesque natural
mountain peaks to be found in the Pike’s peak Region.” Black with gold
lettering. (6 5/8” x 8.25”) Very good condition. 3) “Manitou Springs,
Colorado and Vicinity”. Compliments of the Mansions Hotel, 1907,
Eugene S. Boswell, Manager. Descriptive pamphlet of drives and walks.
(6” x 7.25”) 28 pp. Dark red cover with 3 photos of buildings glued on.
Cover has tears and is loose from binding. inside is good. 4) “Description
of Manitou Springs, Colorado, Its Drives, Walks, etc. The Gem of the
Rockies and Its Attractions” (5.24”: x 3.75”) 28 pp. Yellow cover, with
illustration of Barker Hotel on back. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27021
Lot # 4173 Colorado, Manitou
Double-sided Calendar: Bank of
Manitou & The Army Store in Fallon
1926 Two really nice calendars in
one! One side: Gilt lettering on green
paper: Bank of Manitou/ Manitou
Colorado. Fabulous print showing
Native Americans on horseback
under a waterfall. No artist identified.
Caption identifies this as Trick Falls, Glacier National Park. Reverse side:
The Army Store/ Lee L. Johnson Prop./ Fallon, Nevada. Print titled “Just
For a Minute” by Arthur J. Elsley (1860-1952), an English painter known
for his images of children with pets. Both sides printed by the Thomas D.
Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa. Both sides in excellent condition. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 24507
Lot # 4174
Colorado,
Manitou Five
Manitou
Booklets 1)
“The Crystal
Park Auto
Trip, Manitou,
Colorado”.
Souvenir of a
trip with two
photos--one of
a tour car going up the road to Crystal Peak, and the other of a group of
people standing outside the touring car inside the fold-out. From text
304
on back side: Crystal Park is one of the most beautiful and picturesque
natural mountain peaks to be found in the Pike’s peak Region.” Black
with gold lettering. (6 5/8” x 8.25”) Very good condition. 2) The Story
of Manitou”. Thirteenth edition, three hundred thousand. Copyright by
S. K. Hooper, General Passenger Agent, Denver & Rio Grande R. R., 1899.
(8” x 6”) 64 pp. Dark blue cover with gold and white design and type,
back cover has image of an Indian in orange and blue; cover is loose
from binding, used. 3) “Manitou”. Copyright by S. K. Hooper, General
Passenger Agent, Denver & Rio Grande R. R., 1890. From the title page, a
poem: “Here dwelt the red man, ere the cry, Of “gold!” among these hills
was heard, Here towered the mountains to the sky, And here the healing
fountains pour’d. Before the white Man’s foot had trod, This sacred valley
in the West, The Savage took the gift from God, And named it, “Manitou,
the Bles’t.” (8.25” x 6.25”) 70 pp. Off-white cover, brown lettering, red
design, back cover has illustration of three people on burros. cover is
loose from binding, used. 4) “A Walking Tour in the Gardens of the Gods.
The Most Satisfactory Way to See this Famous Scenic Attraction”. A foldout pamphlet the has photos of the places people will see on the tour.
Printed in brown ink.(7.5” x 2.5” opens to 30.5” x 2.5”) Fair condition. 5)
“Manitou Grand Caverns, Manitou, Colorado. One of the Largest in the
World...A Most beautiful and Wonderful Cave”. A fold-out guide to the
caverns. (3.25” x 5 opens to 30” x 5”). Est. $300 ~ $900 FHWAC# 27017
Lot # 4175 Colorado,
Manitou Three Manitou
Pamphlets 1) “The Story of
Manitou”. by S. K. Hooper, General
Passenger Agent, Denver & Rio
Grande R. R., 1885. Pamphlet
has lithographic illustrations
throughout. Tan cover with
illustrations front and back,
stains on comver and several
pages. (8.75” x 6 5/8”) 64
pp. Used condition. 2) “Historical Facts of the Ancient Cliff Dwellers
and a Glimpse of the Ruins and Canon at Manitou”. Published and for
sale by The Manirou Cliff Dweller’s Ruins Co., Manitou and Colorado
Springs, Colorado. Copyright , 1907. Photos made by Routh & Havis,
Colorado Springs, Colo. Very nice photographs, one folds out. Text: The
Resurrection of the Cliff Dwellers”. Dark red cover with dry embossed
image and type. (7” x 10”) 34pp. Very good condition. 3) “Manitou,
Colorado. The Cliff House in the Mountains”. Manitou, Its Springs and a
brief description of its many points of interest. Compliments of The Cliff
House, owned and managed by E. E. Nichols & Son. (5.25” x 6.75”) 32 pp.
Grey cover, red and dark green type and illustration of a woman walking.
Used condition. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27022
Lot # 4176 Colorado,
Manitou Two Manitou
Booklets 1) “Manitou
and Vicinity”. (No author,
publisher’s info, or date. 6”
x 5”) Very nice fold-out duotoned lithographs (6” x 46.5”)
12 pp. Red hard bound cover
with embossed gold border
and lettering. Inside inding
is a bit loose. 2) “Manitou,
Colorado”, Published by W. H.
Lawrence & Co., Publishers,
Booksellers and Stationers,
Denver, Colorado. Red hard
bound cover, back embossed border and gold lettering. (3.5” x 5. 1/8”)
15 pp. Fold-out duo-toned lithographs folds out to 3.5” x 70”. 15 pp. one
inside page is torn at fold half way up. Both booklets are in very good
condition. Est. $300 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 27016
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General Americana ~ Colorado
Lot # 4177
Colorado, Manitou
Two Cliff House
at Manitou
Photographs
(W.H. Jackson) 1) “782 Cliff House
and Springs at Manitou.” Jackson is the photographer. Overview of the
area. 2) W. H. Jackson photograph of “3642 Three of a Kind” Shows a
man with two donkeys. Fancy Jackson back. Both photographs are on
card stock. 8 x 5”. (Prag Collection) Est. $400 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26747
Lot # 4178 Colorado,
Manitou Springs Grand
Caves at Manitou 1880’s
Photographs 1886 Two
photographs on card
stock taken by unknown
photographer. Full page ad on back of each card for the Manitou Grand
Caverns, George W. Snider, proprietor. Both are dated May 8, 1886 in
pencil on back. These are unique in the fact they are presented in a
stereoview format. They are divided in tow with the same picture on
both sides. One is The organ and the other The Broken Column. 7 x 4
1/2” on card stock. One can still visit these stalactites on the Lantern
Tour of the Cave of the Winds. Est. $150 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26755
Lot # 4179 Colorado,
Marshall Pass Four
Marshall Pass
Photographs (railroad)
by W. H. Jackson The
first three are on green
card stock, with fancy
back, stamped G. W.
Strong, jewelers, Delta, Colorado. They make a nice trio. 1) The summit
of Marshall Pass with large buildings (logging) and a flume. 2) Long
distance view of a steam train going around the corner at the pass. 3)
Close up of a steam engine rounding the west side of Marshall Pass. 4)
Photograph of the west side bend. Train can be seen struggling up the
pass. Large bend affecting 1/4 of the top left. (Prag collection) Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26749
Lot # 4180 Colorado, Merino “The
Story of Merino” (Pamphlet) 1920
By Minnie May Herzer. Green softcover
Please
with string binding. “This short history
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to
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of Merino and vicinity was collected
and written by the fifth and sixth grade
link to photo
pupils of the Merino grade school in the
fall of 1920.” 29 pages. 6” x 7.75” Logan
County. Settled in 1874. Named after
the sheep. Cute little history book! Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27701
Lot # 4181 Colorado, Mesa
Verde Meas Verde Booklets 1)
The Prehistoric Cliff Dwellings
of Mesa Verde National Park,
Colorado”. Published by George
L. Beam, Denver, Colorado. Nice
photos and captions by George
L. Beam. Green soft cover, raised
gold lettering (7.25” x 10”) 24 pp. 2) “A Summer Outing Amidst the
Cliff Dwelling Ruins in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado”. Written by
“elmer Ellsworth higley, Pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church,
Des Moines, Iowa. Small booklet that folds out to (6 3/8” x 7”) 8 pp.
Good condition. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27014
Lot # 4182 Colorado, Montrose County
“Montrose County: Where Apple is King”
(pamphlet) 1905 Green softcover with string
binding. Compliments of Gibson-Fairbanks Realty
Co. The Press Book and Job Printing, Montrose.
Pages not numbered--approx. 80. Many printed
black and white photographs, including view of
main street Montrose. Discusses all the industries
in the county, including mining (coal, copper) and
agriculture and projects like the Gunnison Tunnel.
Descriptions of prominent businesses. Water staining to bottom of
pages and chips to cover. 9” x 12” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27276
Lot # 4183
Colorado, Morgan
County Atlas
of Morgan
County 1936
Compiled from
Data Obtained from the Public Records of Morgan County, Colorado.
Published by The Mountain States Map Co., Exclusive Publishers of
County Atlases, 19 Main Street, Flager, Colorado. Atlas is split into 39
sheets. Pages measures 9.5” x 9.75” Overall fair condition. Cover partly
detached and chipped on the back, staining and soiling to outside
of pages, and handwritten notes (from the 1940s) on some of the
map sheets. Morgan County is located in north eastern Colorado and
was formed in 1889 from part of Weld County. The county seat is Ft.
Morgan. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26320
Lot # 4184 Colorado,
Fourth of July Souvenir
Badges 1887/1900 Three
badges for Fourth of July
celebrations probably from
mining camps: 1) Leadville,
CO, 1900 (red, white, blue
pin back); 2) badge with flag
in center: “Fourth of July 1897”; 3) Annual Fourth of July celebration,
stamped flag in center. Est. $150 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26448
Lot # 4185 Colorado, North Fork Valley
Souvenir Booklet for North Fork Valley c.1905
Red softcover with string binding. Printed in The
Newspaper Book and Job Rooms, Paonia, Colo.
Includes: Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford, Maher,
Cedaredge, Surface Creek, Eckert, and Cory.
Printed photographs of interior and exteriors
to businesses and birds-eye views. Minibiographies of prominent citizens and businesses.
Pages not numbered. Front cover loose; missing
back cover. Pages are fragile and there is staining along the top. 9.5” x
12.5” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27275
Lot # 4186 Colorado, Orchard
Park “Orchard Park: The Valley
of Content, Peace, Plenty and
Perpetual Sunshine” (Pamphlet)
c.1910 Softcover with stapled
binding. Published by the Pueblo
Land & Irrigation Co., Pueblo, CO.
They are trying to get investors for their agricultural industry: “This
little pamphlet is gotten up for the benefit of two classes of people,
namely: 1st. Those who understand Irrigation. 2nd. Those who want
to understand it.” Glossy pages with black and white photographs. 26
pages. Land sold at $80 an acre. Minimal wear. 9” x 8” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27277
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Lot # 4187 Colorado, Ouray Elks Home
Breast Badge 1911 Ladies badge for annual state
convention, 1911 with photo of Elks’ Home Ouray,
Colo.; also Mrs. W. H. Crooks, of Silverton Colo.
offers a reward for return of her two keys. Est.
$120 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26163
Lot # 4188 Colorado, Ouray Ouray
Photo Album Duet 1) “Glimpses of
Ouray in the heart of the Rockies”.
Printed by Starns-Orendorf book and
Stationary Company, Ouray, Colorado.
Views of the Rockies around Ouray.
“The scenes in this book are reached by
the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, the
scenic line of the world.” (6.75” x 9 7/8”) 24 pp. Blue cover that has faded
on edges; Photo of the Rockies glued onto the front cover, gold raised
type; bound as a photo album, red tie. 2) “Ouray, the Gem of the Rockies”.
Published by the Ouray Board of Trade, Ouray, Colorado, 1903. Picture
album of Ouray and the surrounding Rockies. (7” x 9”) 24 pp. dark green
cover, Gold design. Good condition. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27018
Lot # 4189 Colorado, Ouray
Ouray Pamphlet Quartet 1) Hand
written Election Notice, 1886. “A call
for an election to vote for or against
the incorporation of the same as an
incorporated town to be know as
Town of Portland”. Filed on March
15, 1886 by W. A. Sherman, Judge’s
Clerk. 2) “Ouray, the Gem of the
Rockies”. Published by the Ouray Board of Trade, Ouray, Colorado, 1903.
Picture album of Ouray and the surrounding Rockies. (7” x 9”) 24 pp.
green cover, gold design. Good condition. 3)”Ouray, The Gem City of the
Rockies, In the Switzerland of America”. Published by the Ouray County
Chamber of Commerce, Ouray, Colorado. Tourist brochure, 2-page map in
the center fold. (11” x 8.5) 12 pp. 4) BPhotograph of a a mandressed in a
uniform of a soldier. bottom of card: Post Office Block. Brumfield, Ouray,
Colo. Photo is faded, with foxing. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27019
Lot # 4190 Colorado, Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Hot Springs 1896 Nice small
fold-out pamphlet (8” x 5.5”, folded) 8 pp.,
compiled with highest regard for facts
fro official government reports and other
authentic sources, Printed by the Pagosa
Springs Herald: Prepared by E. E. Vail, who
will cheerfully answer correspondence.
Full title; Pagosa Hot Springs, The Carlsbad of America, Archuleta county,
Colorado. Etching on the front of the springs, buildings in background:
The Great Pagosa, The largest, hottest spring in the world. Titles inside:
Health, Wealth, Pleasure. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26529
Lot # 4191 Colorado, Pagosa Springs Souvenir
Booklet for Pagosa Springs 1910 Published
by Ladies Aid Society of the First M.E. Church,
May 1910. Price: 15c or 10 for $1. Softcover,
string binding. County seat of Archuleta County.
Main toureist attraction is a hot springs and
resort. Pages look like a newspaper. Put out
by the church; many pages dedicated to it and
testimonials from the faithful. Also discusses the
schools, ranching, sheep raising, potato raising,
and trout culture. Local ads. 16 pages. Some
creases/wrinkles. 14” x 10.5” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27274
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Lot # 4192 Colorado, Perry Park
Pamphlet, Perry Park (w/W. H.
Jackson photo-gravures) 1890
Softcover with ribbon binding. 8 pages
of printed photographs of area and rock
formations; text printed on tissue paper in-between. Press of The PhotoGravure Co., New York. After photographs by W. H. Jackson & Co., Denver.
Published, copyrighted by Chain, Hardy & Co., Denver, 1890. 8” x 10.75.”
Wrinkling/folds to some of the thin text pages, soiling on covers. This area
was originally inhabited by the Ute, Kiowa, Arapaho and Cheyenne Native
American tribes. Not settled by American immigrants until the 1858
Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. John D. Perry, pres. of the Kansas Pacific Railroad,
came to area in 1870 and purchased 4,000 acres for a ranch. Perry created
Red Stone Town, Land and Mining Company in 1888 to develop the area
as a resort. It was not a success. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27270
Lot # 4193 Colorado, Phillips County
Standard Atlas of Phillips County, Colorado.
1920 Including a plat book of the villages,
cities and townships of the county. Compiled
and published by George A. Ogle & Company,
Chicago. Includes a map of Colorado, the
United States, information regarding banking
and business methods, ancient, medieval
and modern history. 64 pages. 17.5 x 15”. If
someone owned property in Phillips County
in 1920 they will be found here! Awesome
resource. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27408
Lot # 4194 Colorado,
Pikes Peak Cabinet Cards
of Pikes Peak Summit
(Hiestand & Hook) 18801890 Four cabinet cards and
one stereoview. Includes:
“Signal Station” (man
standing in front of brick
structure, no photographer
id.); “Summit of Pike’s Peak”
(view of rocks with structure in the distance (W.E. Hook); “389. U.S. Signal
Station & Weather Bureau on Pikes Peak” (view of man posing in front
of brick structure, J. G. Hiestand photo.); and “775. Pike’s Peak Railroad
Summit” (train car, brick structure, and small crowd, W. E. Hook photo).
Also, a W.E. Hook stereoview showing a very similar view of a train at the
summit. Group has good contrast, but some foxing and soiling. Still very
nice set! (Prag Collection) Est. $500 ~ $900 FHWAC# 27135
Lot # 4195 Colorado, Pikes Peak Cabinet Cards of Pikes Peak Trail
(by Hook) c.1880-1890 Five different by W.E. Hook, who was active 18801890 (Mautz). Best two are: “379. Trail or Half Way House, Pikes Peak
Trail” (high contrast, four men on horseback in front of two story lodge in
the woods); and “361. Our Pack Train, Pike’s Peak Trail” (four men leading
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mules carrying lumber up a steep trail, med. contrast). Also: “1749. Pike’s
Peak Railroad above Timber Line” (low contrast); “374. Minnie-ha-ha
Falls, Pike’s Peak Trail” (med. contrast); and “792. Pike’s Peak from Mount
Eleanor” (med. contrast, some scuffs). Photographs generally clean with
soiling on cards. (Prag Collection) Est. $500 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 27116
Lot # 4196 Colorado, Pikes
Peak Legends of the Pikes Peak
Region 1892 Small book: subtitle:
the Sacred Myths of the Manitou by
Ernest Whitney, M. A. assisted by
William S. Alexnder, illustrated by
Thomas C. Parrish. From the text:
“However uncouth they may be, the
myths and legends of early nations,
like the poetry of later, give the highest and truest exponents of their
characters, and preserve with a singular fidelity the very essence
of their daily lives, their fears and hopes, their assumptions and
intuitions. It is proverbial that the songs of a people are stronger than
their laws; and the myths and traditions embodying the sentiments
upon which national character, national religion, are founded, are
more powerful than the songs, which they inspire. A ballad of the
people, a bit of folk lore, may teach us more than whole chapters
of history; we can hardly understand history without such lights.”
Published by the Chain & Hardy Co., Denver, CO. ( 7.5” x 5”) 52 pp. Soft
leatherette cover, nice illustrations, some wear, good condition. Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC# 26544
Lot # 4197 Colorado,
Pikes Peak Six Colorado
Cabinet Cards by Anna M.
Tweed c.1896 Six different
views published by a female
photographer! All are stamped
on the reverse: “Anna M. Tweed/
Photographer/ Fine Mineral
Specimens For Sale/ Glen Cove Park or Pike’s Peak Carriage House/
P.O. Address, Colorado Springs, Colo.” According to Blevins (2012),
Tweed was born in Kansas in 1869 and moved to Colorado Springs
with her family in 1878. Her father was involved in mining, while her
brother homesteaded on the carriage road to Pikes Peak. She first
appears as a photographer in the 1896 Colorado Springs directory. She
spent time in Cripple Creek, Denver and New York City before retiring
in Los Angeles. She died there in 1945. These six views include: 374.
The Teakettle. Pike’s Peak Carriage Road (fabulous view of carriage
on steep road, good contrast); 357. Pike’s Peak From the North (med.
contrast, great view of snow-covered mountains); U.S. Signal Station
and Cog Railraod (med. contrast, woman in distance); Queen of the
Canon, Cascade Canon Colo. (high contrast view of waterfall); Toad
and Toadstools, Garden of the Gods (med. contrast); and Balanced
Rock, Garden of the Gods (low contrast). General condition on group is
fair to good. (Prag Collection) Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27115
Lot # 4198 Colorado, Pikes Peak Two
Booklets: “At the Foot of Pike’s Peak” 1)
“At the Foot of Pike’s Peak” 7” x 5”. 16 Pages.
Text with pictures. 2) “At the Foot of Pike’s
peak” 6.5” x 9” 22 pages. Copyright 1905.
Poetry by Lelah Palmer Morath. With 9
pictures by Anna M. Tweed hand-glued. Ms.
Tweed listed as Early Woman Photographer.
Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27317
Lot # 4199 Colorado,
Pikes Peak Views of the
Pikes Peak Region 1902
Engraved and published
by the Williamson- Haffner
Engraving Company, Denver, Colorado. From photographs by J. G.
Hiestand and W. H. Harlan. Copyright, 1902. Very interesting photo prints
glued to black pages as in a photo album. Green cover (faded), red raised
type. bound with red cord. (7” x 10”) 24 pp. Good condition. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27029
Lot # 4200 Colorado,
Pikes Peak Two Hardcover
Picture Booklets 1)” Pike’s
Peak and Vicinity” 9.5 x 6” 12
pages from The Great Divide,
Denver Colo. 2) “Denver to
Pike’s Peak and the Loop” 6 x
5” 15 pages. Denver, Rail to Pike’s and The Cog Railway. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27316
Lot # 4201 Colorado,
Pikes Peak Three Nice Photo
Booklets: “The Pike’s Peak
Region” & “In the Shadow of
Pike’s Peak” 1) “The Pike’s
Peak Region” 8.5 x 11”. 16
pages. Reproductions from
a Series of Photographs by Laura Gilpin. Fine book with tissue paper
between pages. also with delivery envelope (well worn. tearing at seams).
2)“The Pike’s peak Region” Hardcover. 9 x 7” 40 Pages. From Original
Negatives and Photographs. Copyright 1893 by Chas. S. lee.18 pages of
photographs on one-sided heavy paper. 3)“In the Shadow of Pike’s Peak’”
9.5 x 6.5” 60 pages. A View Book of the Pike’s Peak Region. 29 Large
Photographs by Stevens, Harlan and others. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27318
Lot # 4202 Colorado, ikes
Peak Four Booklets, Map
Guide and Foldout 1) “Pike’s
Peak by Rail” 4” x 9” 24 pages.
Description of ‘Cog Wheel
Route’ with pictures. 2-page
drawing of area and route.
Two different editions. 2) “Pike’s Peak or Bust” 6 x 9” 36 pages. Number
4, June 20, 1949, Magazine with articles, pictures and advertisements.
3) “Snyder’s Guide to the Pike’s Peak Region” 5” x 7’. articles, pictures
and advertisements. Compliments of The El Paso County Democrat.
4) ‘1927 Map Guide: Pike’s Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway” 5 x 9” 112
Pages. Strip maps, City maps and Major scenic regions. 5) Foldout, Pike’s
Peak Region, the Street Car Service. 2 1/2” x 30” Locations served with
photos. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27315
Lot # 4203 Colorado, Pikes Peak
Four Large Picture Books of Pike’s
Peak Region 1) “Around Pike’s
Peak” 15” x 11” Fourteen 11 x 9”
picture including ‘Garden of the Gods’
Fragile with some staining on cover.
2) “The Pike’s Peak Region” 12 x 9.5”.
Twenty Two 8” x 6” prints mounted
on black pages with descriptions. 3)
“The Pike’s Peak Region, Photographs
by Laura Gilpin. 8” x 11” . Fifteen pages of photographs with descriptions
and tissue paper between. 4) “the Pike’s Peak Region” 10” x 8” Twenty
two photographic reproductions in colors of the most prominent and
magnificent views of this region. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27325
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Lot # 4204 Colorado,
Pinecliffe Pinecliffe Summer
Resort Pamphlet c.1906
Softcover. Staple binding. 30
pages. “One of the most Ideal
and Picturesque Spots for
Summer Cottages.” Also the Assembly Grounds of the Christian Church.
In the Heart of the Rockies (On the Line of the “Moffat Road”). Printed
by Press of Allen J. Read. This pamphlet appears to have been put out
by the Pinecliffe Resort and Investment Co., which was composed of
twenty stockholders “who are all members of the Christian Church...”
The latest date found in here is 1905. Most of the pages are dominated
by early photographs of structures, scenery, and visitors. Descriptions
of the scenery, wildflowers, and resort/camping amenities. Located
in Weld and Gilpin Counties. Selected as the permanent home to the
Colorado Summer Assembly in 1905. Excellent condition. 4” x 6.25” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26323
Lot # 4205 Colorado, Pueblo
Two Pueblo Booklets 1) “Fifth
Annual Report, Pueblo Board of
Trade” 6’ x 9” 168 pages. 1893.
Detailed description of economic
conditions with fold out map
showing western states rail
lines. 2) ‘Album of Pueblo Colo.”
6” x 5” 14 pages of text and 12
pages of pictures of buildings
and other scenes. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 273
Lot # 4206 Colorado,
Pueblo Three Pueblo
Booklets 1) “View Book
of Pueblo” 7” x 5”. Sixteen
color pictures in and around
Pueblo. ‘Sunset on Lake
Minnequa”. “Grand Opera
House” 2) “A Glimpse of
Pueblo, The Pittsburg of the
West” 7” x 5”. 38 pages of
pictures and advertisements. 3) “A Descriptive Pamphlet of the City
of Pueblo’ 9’ x 6” by C. L. Stonaker. 64 pages of text with numerous
drawings. “its Advantages and Resources. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27306
Lot # 4207 Colorado, Pueblo
Four Pueblo Booklets and
a Foldout 1) “Pueblo Blue
Book 1919” 8’ x 11”. by Pueblo
Commerce Club. 60 Pages.
Fold out “Automobile Highway
map. Text with pictures and
advertisements. Map of The
Arkansas Valley Railway,
Light, and Power Company.
2) “Pueblo and Vicinity” 10”
x 7”. 20 Beautiful pictures of
Buildings and surroundings. two
page picture of Minnequa Works of C. E. & I. Co. 3)”Pueblo’s Flood in
Pictures and Story” 6” x 9”. June 30,1921. 32 pages of pictures with
some text. 4) “Souvenir of Pueblo” 10” x 8”. 31 pictures of buildings
and street scenes in Pueblo. 5) “Evolution” 44” x 8” foldout. 7 Pictures.
“ All in the Arkansas Valley between Pueblo and Canon City” Est. $300 ~ $800 FHWAC# 27308
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Lot # 4208 Colorado, Pueblo
Colorado Chieftain Annual 1882,
Illustrated 1882 Daily and Weekly
news, established in 1868, J. J.
Lambert proprietor. 45 pages with
an additional 5 full page ads. %0
illustrations on wood. Articles. 7.5
x 4.5”. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27528
Lot # 4209 Colorado,
Pueblo Complete Map of the
City of Pueblo 1900 Pamphlet
(6.6” x 3.75”) contains fold-out
map: “Complete Map of the City
of Pueblo, Co.” compiled from
actual surveys and the official
records by Wm. Peach, City
Engineer, 1900. Map cover is
red, worn a bit; map is torn on
top right edge. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26519
Lot # 4210 Colorado, Pueblo
South Pueblo Water Company
First Mortgage Bond (specimen)
1888 Number 000. President and
secretary say specimen. The South
Pueblo Water works was built in
1881. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26738
Lot # 4211 Colorado, Pueblo
The Crews Beggs Company 1907
“Colorado’s Greatest Mail Order
House” 71/2’ x 10”. 96 Pages. Catalog
with reply envelope. Est. $100~$200
FHWAC# 27302
Lot # 4212 Colorado,
Pueblo Three Booklets
on Pueblo 1)”A Glimpse
of Pueblo, the Pittsburg of
the West” 7” x 5”. by The
Chamberlin Investment
Co. 40 pages with pictures,
drawings and advertisements.
2) “Pueblo, Colorado, The
Pittsburg of the West” 8” x 6”.
By The Missouri Pacific Railway. 24 pages with 15 pictures. Missouri
Pacific Gateway to Colorado. 3) “Pueblo and Vicinity’ 10” x 7”. 27
Beautiful pictures of and around Pueblo. Two page picture of the
Minnequa Works of C. F. & I. Co. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27305
Lot # 4213 Colorado, Rocky
Ford Melon Day at Rocky Ford
Photograph c1897 Classic view of
this unique celebration which was
started in 1878 by the Hon. G. W.
Swink. Taken by an early day Rocky
Ford Photographer, J. E. Orr who had a
shop on the corner of ninth and walnut
(1895-1901 Mautz). 4 1/4 x 6 1/2”.
Some staining on words, but the photograph as sharp contrast. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26754
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Lot #
4218
Lot # 4214 Colorado, Royal Gorge Ten Photographs of Royal
Gorge All 8 x 5”. Allglued to card stock. 1) Railroad bridge through
canon. Denver Book & Stationary Company. light coloring. 2-6) Green
backed Jackson photographs of the tracks and trains going through
the canon. Five different views. One has some red staining. 7) Erlan’s
Photography Iron Bridge in Royal Gorge. Glued ad on back. 8) Royal
Gorge with Iron Bridge in background. Unknown photographer. 9)
Close up of Iron Bridge. Unknown photographer. 10) Similar view to
Number 8. Dennis, Photographer, Glenwood Springs. (Prag collection)
Est. $500 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 26751
Lot # 4215 Colorado, Salida Salida Badge
Collection Lot of 4 elegant badges from
Salida: 1907 I.O.O.F.;(2) ; Pinon Camp No. 17
W.O.W. (Woodmen of the World). Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26173
Lot # 4216 Colorado,
Salida Wonderful Salida
Boudoir Photograph 1892
Great photo of Salida. Unlike
other mining towns, this one
is built on a flat with well laid
out streets. Bottom of photo shows the train station with train cards,
the bridge to get into town and then up to downtown and residences.
Photographed by Erdlen of Salida. C. W. Erdlen was active in Salida
from 1890-1898 [Mautz]. Soem staining on the upper right that affects
the photograph, but not the view of the city. (Prag Collection) Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26774
Lot # 4217 Colorado, San Juan
San Juan Pioneers’ Constitution
and By-Laws 1896 This small (5.75”
x 4”) is the constitution and by-laws
for the association. It also includes a
roll of members. Article I. states: “This
association shall be called and known
as the San Juan Pioneers; association.
It is designed to be a moral, benevolent
and literary association, and its objects are: to cultivate social
relations, form a more perfect union among its members, to collect
and preserve information connected with the early settlement and
subsequent history of the San Juan country, and to perpetuate the
memory of those whose sagacity, energy, and enterprise induced them
to settle in the wilderness and develop the resources of Southwest
Colorado.” Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26075
Colorado,
San Juan
District Trio
of San Juan
Booklets 1)
“Colorado,
The San Juan District” 6” x 9”. 30 pages by The State Board of
Immigration. Describes many aspects of life in six counties of Colorado.
2) “ Durango, Colorado and the San Juan Basin’ 6’ x 9”. 16 pages by the
Durango Chamber of Commerce with pictures. 3) “San Juan County” 16”
x 11” 34 pages of pictures of mining, railroads and towns. Binding Gone.
Some fraying and staining of pages. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27324
Lot # 4219
Colorado, San Juan
District Three
Booklets on San
Juan District 1)
“The Bride of the
Silver San Juan”
7.25” x 5.25” by Dr.
McKendree Demotte.
32 Pages. Poems with 19 pictures. Copyright 1912. 2) “Colorado, The
San Juan District” 6” x 9.5” 30 pages. Text with 3 pictures and map.
c1930. Information guide for prospective immigrants. 3) “San Juan
County, Colorado” Fold-out to 7” x 20.” Six pictures of locations in San
Juan County. Est. $200 ~ $300 FHWAC# 27300
Lot # 4220 Colorado, San Luis Valley
Trio of San Luis Valley Booklets 1)
“Sunny San Luis Valley Colorado. The
Land of Sunshine and Gold Opportunities.”
Softcover with staple binding. Put out
by the Haigler Realty Co. in Colorado
Springs. Red ink and photographs. Pages
unnumbered. c.1908. 4” x 7.5” approx.
40 pages. Minor soiling of covers. 2)
“Sunny San Luis: A Complete Description
of the Great Agricultural Empire, with Illustrations of the Methods
of Irrigation.” Published under the auspices of the San Luis Valley
Association. Also is marked as the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
Copyright 1889. 49 pages with illustrations, an occasional photograph,
and advertisements at the end. Softcover with stapled binding. Small
amount of foxing. Covers loose. 3) Pamphlet for the Costilla Estate
Development Company’s real estate opportunity in the San Luis Valley.
c.1911. Land is being sold for $65 per acre. Two page map showing
the near-by markets for the products of the Costilla Estate. Black and
white photographs of the irrigation and farming projects. 9.5” x 8”
when unfolded. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26331
Lot # 4221 Colorado, San Luis
Valley Sectional Map of the San Luis
Valley Pocket Map. Booklet 3 1/2”
x 5 1/2 “. Folds out to 19” x 28”. For
Prospective Land Buyers. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27351
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Lot # 4222
Colorado, San Luis
Valley Souvenir of
San Luis Valley,
Colorado, 1906
1906 Booklet
includes a history of Monte Vista and the surrounding country,
covering Alamosa, Manassa, La Jara, Conejos, Antonito, Creede,Norte,
Center. Photos and text. Book is compliments of Asiatic Tunnel Mining
& Milling Company. Publisher, H.R. Fish. Issued by the Monte Vista
Journal, Monte Vista, Colorado. Soft cover has illustration of sheep
grazing. bound as a photo album, red string tie. cover has tearing on
edges, Inside is fine. (9” x 12”) 86 pp. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26568
Lot # 4223 Colorado, San Miguel County Choice
Ribbon for the 1895 Western Colorado Congress San Miguel County Delegate ribbon for the Western
Colorado Congress of 1895, perhaps held in Durango?
Ribbon manufactured by The Whitehead & Hoag
Company of Newark, New Jersey. Silk with gilt
lettering: “1895/ WESTERN COLORADO CONGRESS/
SAN MIGUEL CO./ DELEGATE.” Celluloid panel (4”
x 2.25”) of mountain scene with waterfalls. Golden
tassels. 9” x 2.5” in very good condition. While
information on this particular Congress could not
be found, the 1892 Congress, held in Aspen, featured true Western
entertainment, including two live bears who would also be barbecued
and served! Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27724
Lot # 4224 Colorado, Silver
Plume Early Silver Plume
Photograph c1890 W. H. Jackson
photograph showing the town
of Silver Plume. There is strong
contrast on this photo and all of
the building are clearly defined. If
one wanted to, he could find many
of these buildings still standing.
Tailings and cuts in he mountains for roads are clearly seen. Silver
Plume is a very small, old, rural mining town dating from the Colorado
gold and silver rush of the last four decades of the 19th century. In
1859 gold was discovered at the confluence of Clear Creek and the
Platte River near what is now Denver. The sought-after veins of ore
were part of the east-northeast Colorado ore belt running roughly
from Boulder, Colorado southwest to the vicinity of Silverton and
Telluride. It is believed that originally some two miles of overburden
covered the ore veins. Erosion caused by wind and water wore away
the overburden down to the upper level of the ore--just in time for the
mid-19th century prospectors to “strike it rich,” sell their claims to
mining companies, and trigger the creation of towns like Silver Plume.
Although gold was the original metal sought in the Silver Plume area,
by about 1864 some bright soul recognized that the grayish rock
everyone had been kicking around and cursing was in fact silver ore,
and the boom era for Silver Plume began. (Prag Collection) Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26766
Lot # 4225 Colorado, Silver Plume Silver
Plume Firemen’s Tournament Badge 1898
Souvenir badge with medallion: Firemen’s
Tournament / July 2-5 / Silver Plume, Colo. /
1898 / 4th July Celebration. On the reverse is an
American flag. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26166
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Lot # 4226 Colorado,
Silver Plume Silver Plume
Promotional Pieces Five
fabulous lots: 1) Silver Plume
Mines and Scenery Photo
book. 48 pages. More full page
photos than words. Gives a
list f all the mines in the area
in 1903. Great resource, great
pictures. 2) Silver Plume Mines & Tunnel. 28 pages. Some photos and
one mining claim map in center pages. 3) Silver Plume Consolidated
Mining Company. Prospectus. 28 pages. Some photos and one mining
claim map in center pages. 4) Order of the Rathbone Sisters, Free
Coinage Tem;le. 5) Silver Plume Aerial Tramway.Advertised as the only
one in America. To Sunrise Peak. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26830
Lot # 4227
Colorado, Silver
Plume Two Alex
Martin Photographs
of Silver Plume
c1880 Martin’s
photographs often
provide a different view from his contemporaries. He has climbed
the mountains to get these similar, but slightly different views.
1) There is strong contrast on this photograph. One can easily
identify the buildings and mines which are prominently displayed
in the mountains above the city. 8 x 5”. 2) Contrast is weaker on the
photograph, but buildings and miens can be identified. 8 1/2 x 5 1/4”.
Est. $500 ~ $800 FHWAC# 26767
Lot # 4228 Colorado, Silverton
Silverton Souvenir Edition 1894 “Gems
of Colorado Scenery,” Silverton Souvenir
Edition 1894. Well worn but beautiful
souvenir book of Colorado photographs.
Sixth edition photographed by W. H.
Jackson & Co., Denver, drawings by
Mr. Geo. Berger. Published by Frank S.
Thayer. 25 pages (becoming unbound) of
Colorado Cities and popular destinations
inside linen cover. Wonderful historic
piece for any Colorado collector. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 25732
Lot # 4229 Colorado, Soda Springs Three Amazing Photographs
of Soda Springs, Manitou 1) W. H. Jackson Photograph (see back).
Titled Cliff House and Soda Springs. Nice detail. You can clearly make
out the women in their Sunday best crossing the bridge. 2) Title Soda
Spring Cliff House 192. Photographer unknown. and 2 are 5 x 8” and
on cardstock. 3) Titled 1012 Davis Soda Springs Pavilion. Smaller at 7
x 4 1/2”. Cabinet Card. Hand written ‘Navajo, Soda Springs, Manitou.’
R. M. Davis photographer. Back says on the line of the Denver & Rio
Grande. Gives a description of Manitou. Hand written on the back is
‘No. 85.’ Fabulous set. (Prag collection) Est. $600 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 26745
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Lot # 4230
Colorado, South
Cheyenee South
Cheyenne
Canyon Booklets Lot of three. 1)
“Stratton Park,
South Cheyenne Canon, and Seven Falls” A little history and lots of
photographs. One two page photo of Seven Falls and one three page fold
out photo of the cliffs in South Canon. 12 x 9”. 38 pages. 2) “Scenes of
the High Drive, North Cheyenne and Bear Creek Canons.” H. H. Tammen
Curio Company publishers. Photographic album. 30 pages. 9 x 9 1/2”. 3)
24 pages. Mostly photographs. 4 x 6 3/4”. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26936
Lot # 4231 Colorado, Telluride Ladies of
the Maccabees Telluride Mason’s Badge One side is red, white and black with crossed
flags. L. O. T. M. adorns the top. Ribbon says
“Independent Hive No. 26 L. O. T. M., Telluride,
Colorado. Reverse was used for funerals/
Silver writing on black ribbon, “In Memorium,
Ladies of the Maccabees, Independent Hive
No. 26, L. O. T. M., Telluride, Colo.” In excellent
shape. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 27546
Lot # 4232 Colorado, Telluride
Report of Condition of the First
National Bank 1902 The report
lists the officers, directors, and
stockholders of the bank and the
resources and liabilities. Nice
looking with a photo of the bank tipped onto the front cover. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26073
Lot # 4233 Colorado, Trinidad Pamphlet
for Trinidad c.1924 “The Gateway to the Great
Southwest.” Issued by the Trinidad Las Animas
County Chamber of Commerce. Printed by
The Chronicle-News Publishing Co., Trinidad.
Softcover with stapled binding. 6.5” x 10.” 20
pages with brown-tinted printed photographs.
Discusses geographical attractions (Stonewall
and the Monte Cristo Range, Fisher’s Peak, San
Isabelle national Forest), historical (Kit Carson monument), and the
industries of the town (live stock and agriculture, coal mining). Some
creases and light soiling. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27721
Lot # 4234 Colorado, Trinidad
Photo of Trinidad, Colorado 1890’s
The photo is by Oliver E. Aultman
who had his studio in Trinidad, CO. Est. $250 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26512
Lot # 4235
Colorado, Ute
Iron Springs Two
Photographs of
Ute Iron Springs
c1880’s 1) 8 1/2
x 5 1/4” glued on card stock. Photograph by Chase. A little washed,
but the main building still shows strong. Back of card is an ad for H.
W. Wymon, dealer in watches, diamonds, and fine jewelry of Colorado
Springs. 2) 7 x 4 1/2” glued on card stock. This photograph looks as if
it were taken yesterday not 130 years ago! Photographer is Galbreaith,
Harvey & Lyles of Manitou. Back is an ad of the city of Manitou - The
Saratoga of the West. Iron Springs began to be visited in the 1870s,
particularly the Ute Iron Springs. In 1880, a new Iron Springs Hotel
was built. (Prag Collection) Est. $400 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26756
Lot # 4236
Colorado, Ute Pass
Four Different
Rainbow Falls,
Ute Pass 1880’s
Photographs
c1880’s Three
photographers are
known: A. W. Davis, W. E. Hook, and Stone & Company. One photograph
has an add foe J. G. Hiestand, Mineral Specimens and one for the Denver
& Rio Grande Railway and Manitou Springs. Quality of photographs
range from dramatic to weak. Ute Trail, which runs along the north side
of Pikes Peak is believed to have first been a buffalo trail that delivered
buffalo from the “milder winter pastures of the eastern plains” to the
“lush, grassy” meadows of South Park, Colorado during the summer
months. Joel Palmer wrote in his 1847 Journal of Travels over the Rocky
Mountains: “These (buffalo) paths are remarkable in their appearance,
being about 15 inches wide, and four inches deep, and worn into the soil
as smoothly as they could be cut with a spade.” (Prag Collection) Est.
$300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26752
Lot # 4237 Colorado, Victor
Victor Badge Collection c1899
Group of 5 badges, including:
1) Victor/ Grand Temple of
Colorado 1901/ Rathbone
Sisters. Rectangular pin with
white ribbon and circular
medal (reverse blank). 2) Grand
Temple, R.S. August 13, 1901./
Guest/ Carnation Temple/ Victor,
- Colorado. Orange ribbon, 13/4”
x 61/2”. 3) Victor Lodge No. 367. B.P.O.E./ Elks Carnival June 9-115.
1902. Elk drinking from stream in center (reverse blank). 4) Fourth
July/ Celebration/ 1899/ Victor/ Teller Co. Colo. With red ribbon and
miner and farmer shaking hands at center (reverse blank). 5) Souvenir/
Fourth July/ Victor, Col./ 1776 1898 (reverse blank). Est. $300 ~ $600
FHWAC# 25920
Lot # 4238 Colorado, Weld
County “Little Drops of Water”
(Weld County Promotional
Booklet) c.1919 Issued by the
Greeley Commercial Club, Greeley,
Colo. Illustrated softcover printed
by Brock Haffner in Denver. 32
pages with many photographs.
This promotional booklet is
meant to “illustrate the wonderful irrigation projects and rich
agricultural resources of the Cache la Poudre Valley, which have made
Weld County, Colorado, famous in the agricultural world.” “In Weld
County, farming is not an experiment....Newcomers will need to do
no experimenting.” Traces, with photographs, the path of water from
glaciers in the Rockies down to the fields of Greeley. Nearly every page
has photographs. Also has facts and statistics about the county and
Greeley in particular. Some stains to covers and small smudges on the
pages. Overall, a very nice booklet with many great early photographs.
Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26322
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Lot # 4239 Colorado, Westcliffe
Westcliffe And Its Pleasures
c1898 Booklet of “Westcliffe And Its
Pleasures,” by M.O. Mieir, Engraved
and Printed by The Carson-Harper
Co. At The Sign Of The Golden Griffin
in Denver. Softcover, approximately 20 pages, filled with photographs
and illustrations. Provides 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 South-West of
Canon City. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27359
Lot # 4240 Colorado, Westcliffe Woodmen of the World
Badge c1914 Two sided Woodmen of the World badge.
Obverse: white celluloid pin cover with W. of W. written
on fallen log with axe embedded in it. Black ribbon with
“In Memoriam” and a logo of a dove flying over a fallen log
with an axe, a maul, a wedge, and “DUM TACET CLAMAT”
below it. The lower third includes Westcliffe Camp, No.
309 Woodmen of the World, Westcliffe, Colo. Metal tassels
hang from the bottom of the ribbon. On the reverse: a red/
white/blue ribbon has two crossed American flags on
the top third holds a circular badge with Woodmen of the
World, the logo of a dove flying over a fallen log with an axe, a maul, a
wedge, and “DUM TACET CLAMAT” displayed on it. The lower third
on this side also includes Westcliffe Camp, No. 309 Woodmen of the
World, Westcliffe, Colo. The slogan “DUM TACET CLAMAT” is typically
translated as “Though silent, he speaks.” In cemeteries throughout
the west, Dum Tacet Clamat is written on hand-carved gravestones
paid for by an insurance company called the Woodmen of the World.
In a time when many had no other form of insurance, this made sure
that their ultimate resting place would be appropriately marked
(hughgrahamcreative.com). Measures 3” x 8”. Est. $100 ~ $200
FHWAC# 25926
Lot # 4241
Colorado, White
River Two White
River maps 1) Post
Military Reservation
and proposed timber
reservation at Camp
on White River, 1882,
Shows the layout of
the fort. 19 x 13”. 2) 1877 Hayden map of White River in Northwest
Colorado. Geologic. F. V. Hayden. 27 x 16”. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 275426
Lot # 4242 Colorado,
Williams Canon Four Williams
Canyon Photographs 1) The
Narrows at Williams Canon. Four
nicely dressed women in the
photo. W. E. Hook Photograph.
Ad on the back for the Half-way House. “a comfortable rustic house
in a beautiful grove of pines and spruce....” T. T. Palsgrove, Proprietor.
2) A Chase photo of the Narrows. in Williams Canon. 3) A Hersom
photograph of the Canon itself. 4) The amphitheater. Shows cabin in
the canon. A Hersom photograph. All photos are 8 x 5” and on card
stock. Some cards have bends and tears at corner, but does not affect
the photo. Last two are a little washed out. (Prag collection) Est. $200 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26748
Lot # 4243 Colorado,
Wray Souvenir of Wray and
Vernon, CO c1907 Souvenir
of Wray and Vernon, Colorado,
by Fred Raymond Marsh,
A.B., M.A. Softcover, 88 pages
filled with great advertisements, photographs, and illustrations. Yuma
County was established in 1889, Wray became the county seat in
1902, with the village of Vernon located fourteen miles south and west
of Wray. Descriptions cover the area’s history, soil, churches, schools,
pioneers, and the “Dry Farming System” method of agriculture which
was successfully presented at the World’s Fair at Chicago in 1893. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27357
Lot # 4244 Colorado, Surveyors Field Notes for Northern
Colorado 1868-1881 These 17 individual books are the personal
handwritten surveyor’s records of separate Townships in North Eastern
Colorado. They are the notes of Deputy Surveyor Adams M. Faringer (his
name is spelled differently within these books, some as “Fahringer”.)
Faringer was hired by the Government via contract to survey parts of
north eastern Colorado. He spent at least 13 years surveying the lands
subject of these notebooks, through at least 1881. They cover the area of
Weld & Morgan counties from Fort Morgan to the north state line. Each
section of land contents are described. The topography, grass, livestock,
rocks, and towns are all recorded. Shows stage stops, houses, wagon
roads, types of grass (“buffalo grass and prickly pear” is a standard
entry), cattle, general topography, wagon roads, rocks, quarter corners,
etc. According to Doris Monahan in “sterling Settlement”, Faringer “was
ingenious for his improvisations for corner markers.” With rocks in
short supply on the open range, Faringer often had to result in using
piles of Buffalo bones. The types of corner constructed is discussed in
the journals. This group of original survey notes is a priceless record
of the land in its infancy before most whiteman intrusion. But this
record must have had many more survey books. These do not follow a
chronological order. 1868 (1), 1869 (7), 1872 (2), 1874 (2), 1880 (4),
1881 (1). Est. $1,000 ~ $3,000 FHWAC# 26800
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Lot # 4245
Colorado, Rand
McNally 1885 Map
of Colorado 1885 20
x 12”. Coloful. Several
rips and tears. Needs
TLC. Hard to find. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 27424
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Lot # 4246 Colorado, State
of Colorado map 1905 17 x
16”. Color. Includes military
reservations, US Land Districts,
Townships, private claims,
forest, Indian reservations. etc.
Excellent condition. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 27425
Lot # 4247 Colorado,
“Canon and Cloudland:”
Two Magnificent View
Books 1908 1) Published by
Barkalow Brothers in Denver.
Color prints by the United
States Colortype Company.
24 views of placer mining,
Mother Grundy, Hanging Rock,
Golden, Black Hawk, etc. Quick
beautiful. 12 x 9 1/2”. 2) The
Famous Loop Trip. 24 views including Grey’s Peak, the High Bridge,
Newhouse Tunnel, the Old Roadmaster, the Lone Pine, Central City, etc.
8 1/2 x 11.”` Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26946
Lot # 4248 Colorado, “Jackson’s
Diary of ‘59” 1929 First Edition.
Published and for Sale by Placer Inn
Operated by Rocky Mountain Lodges.
(6 x 4). 18 pages, including title-page,
with a photo of George A. Jackson
who first discovered gold in Colorado.
Black and white photos. Text illustrations. Missing the last leaf with
text, which has text on the recto, the verso blank. Bound in the original
flexible red suede with gilt title and decoration on the front cover.
Scarce. With missing leaf, otherwise very good. Est. $100 ~ $200
FHWAC# 26410
Lot # 4249 Colorado, “The
‘Soapy’ Smith Tragedy” 1907
Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith
II (November 2, 1860 – July 8,
1898) was a famous con artist,
saloon and gambling house
proprietor, gangster and crime
boss of the nineteenth century
old west. His most famous scam,
the prize package soap sell racket,
presented him with the sobriquet of “Soapy,” which remained with him
to his death. Although he traveled and operated his confidence swindles
all across the western United States he is most famous for having a
major hand in the organized criminal operations of Denver, Colorado;
Creede, Colorado; and Skagway, Alaska, from 1879 to 1898. In Denver
he ran several saloons, gambling halls, cigar stores, and auction houses
that specialized in cheating their clientele. It was in Denver that Soapy
began to make a name for himself across the country as a bad man.
Denver is also where he entered into the arena of political fixing, where,
for favors, he could sway the outcome of city, county, and state elections.
He used the same methods of operation when he settled in the towns of
Creede and Skagway, opening businesses with the primary goal of gently
robbing his customers, while making a name for himself. He died in
spectacular fashion in the shootout on Juneau Wharf in Skagway, Alaska.
Compiled by and copyrighted by Shea & Patten, Skagway, Alaska. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26420
Lot # 4250 Colorado,
”Laws of Colorado”
Collection 1913-1937 Lot
of fourteen. Six copies of
“Session Laws of Colorado,”
1913, 1915, 1917, 1923,
1925, 1937. Nine smaller
supplemental booklets: 1915
laws of extraordinary session, 1902, 1914, 1948, 1922, 1919, 1917,
extraordinary sessions. Condition is generally poor to good. Est. $400 ~ $800 FHWAC# 27503
Lot # 4251 Colorado, 10
Highway Maps of Colorado
1)”Highways of Colorado” by The
Auto Equipment Co. Copyright
1912. 200 pages. 4” x 10 1/2”.
Strip maps and descriptions.
2) “Highway Map and Guide of
Colorado” buy the Authorized
Guide & Map Service of Colorado.
Folds out to 20” x 14” 3) “Blazed
Trails in Colorado” complements
of The Continental Oil Co. Folds out to 22” x 28” double sided. 4) “
Automobile Road Map” State Highway Commission revised 1917. Folds
out to 24” x 18”. 5) “Kenyons Complete Indexed Pocket Map” copyright
1915. folds out to 18” x 14” 6) “ Road Map of Colorado; by The Clausen
Map Co. Folds out to 24” x 19”. Some tearing at seams. 7) “Highway
Map of Colorado” Complements of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Folds out
to 21 1/2” x 16 1/2”. some tearing at seams. 8)”Travel Colorado with
Conoco”. Folds out to 26 1/2” x 18”. Smaller regional maps on back.
9) “Official map of Colorado and Denver” 23 1/2” x 19 1/2”. Stamped
1935. 10) Travel Colorado with Conoco” Folds out to 23 1/2” x 18”
Smaller regional maps on back. City populations from 1939 Census.
Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27352
Lot # 4252 Colorado, Three
Automobile / Tourist Booklets
and Maps 1) Holy Cross Way
Automobile Route. 20 pages on
hard stock paper. All have HANDCOLORED illustrations. Trout Creek
to Carbonate Hill to California
Gulch to Eagle Valley. 2) The New
Santa Fe Trail and Rainbow Route
in Colorado. Pueblo County. 56
pages. Includes information on the Old Santa Fe Trail, Honoring Working
Convicts, and a lot of description on making the new route. 3) Map of
Colorado. 1950. Tears at folds. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26970
Lot # 4253 Colorado, Three Rocky
Mountain Travel Directories 1935,
38, 47 Three AAA travel directories for
Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
1) 1935. 66 pages of what to see and
do in the Rocky Mountains. 2) 1938.
98 pages. 3) 1947. 100 pages. They all
measure 9 x 5”. All contain events, ads,
interesting tidbits, parks, fishing, cities,
Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26968
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Lot # 4254 Colorado, Four
Booklets of Gilpin, Central City,
Blackhawk and Nevadaville 1)
“Souvenir; Central City, Blackville,
Nevadaville” 11” x 8” 64 pages. A
concise social and business review
of the three principal towns in
Gilpin county. Small tears on cover.
2) “Glimpses of Golden Gilpin,
Colorado” 8’ x 9”. 36 Pages. Many
photos. Issued by the Gilpin Co.
Chamber of Commerce. Somewhat
fragile. 3) “Tommy Knocker Tales of Central City” by Irene Phillips. 5”
x 7”. 40 pages. 13 short stories. Includes letter from author’s sister.
4) “The Little Kingdom of Gilpin” 4” x 9”.Pamphlet with foldout map.
Shows history and items of interest including Play Festivals showing
“1932 Camille starring Lillian Gish” and “1934 Othello starring Walter
Huston and Nan Sutherland” Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27321
Lot # 4255
Colorado, Four
Different
Colorado Maps
1873-1900 1)
Hayden 1877
drainage map.
2) Denver &
Rio Grande Railroad, 1900. 3)1873 map of the coal openings and rail
road sections along the eastern base of the mountains near Denver
City. Hayden. 4) Western Portion of Colorado showing the reservations
with land ceded and proposed new reservation. Rips and tears. Difficult
maps to find. Take Number 3 for instance. You’d be hard pressed to find
reference to this map, let alone find this map. Est. $400 ~ $800 FHWAC# 27430
Lot # 4256 Colorado, Two
Colorado Reference Books 1)
“Colorado Gem Trails.” A complete
guide - with maps, mileage logs,
pictures. By Pearl. 1951. With dust
jacket. Nice condition. 2) “West of
Pike’s Peak” by Bair. A true story of the
Gold Rush to Colorado (1859-1864).
1955. No dust jacket. Corners of cover
bent. Est. $50 ~ $70 FHWAC# 26958
Lot # 4257 Colorado, Annual
Report upon Explorations and
Surveys in the Department of The
Missouri. 1878 The Department
of the Missouri was a command
echelon of the United States Army in
the 19th century and a sub division
of the Military Division of the
Missouri that functioned through the Indian Wars. The Department of
Missouri resulted from the reorganization and breakup the Department
of the West on November 9, 1861, after Abraham Lincoln fired John
C. Frémont when he would not rescind his order emancipating the
slaves of Missouri and imposing martial law on the state. This report
was written by E. H. Ruffner, First Lieutenant of Engineeers, U. S. A. (on
the staff of the general commanding the Deparment of the Missouri.
Appendix SS of the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1878.
Printed by Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. the report
deals with early mining, agriculture, lines of communication, botany,
etc. Illustratrations of elevations and sketches of the Rio de los Pinos.
a very nice fold-out map of part of Colorado (10.75” x 14”) Another
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fold-out of map shows “Lines of Communication between Conejos and
Pagosa Springs, Colorado”(14” x 19”) another fold-out shows a Plan of
Tunnel and Drifts of the Pride of the West Lode. Back of report has two
plates ofillustrations of butterflies. Tan soft cover loose from binding,
back cover missing. ((9.25” x 5.75”) Used condition. Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC# 27048
Lot # 4258 Colorado, Arcadian Farm
and Land Company Stock Certificate
1893 Number 4 for 5 shares to Mrs. A. E.
Brooks in 1893. Signed by GM Nuak (?)
and F. W. Clark. Incorporated in Colorado,
but of Syracuse, New York. Green paper,
brown seal, very small vignette of
classical figure. We could not find any information on this company on
the Internet or in Hafen’s “Colorado and its People”. Est. $100 ~ $200
FHWAC# 26927
Lot # 4259 Colorado, Around
the Circle, Two Publications 1)
“Around the Circle. One Thousand
Miles through the Rocky Mountains.
A journey comprising more beautiful
and noted scenery than any trip of
similar length in the known world.”
Book is comprised of photographs
by W. H. Jackson with captions.
Photos are duo-toned. (7” x 9”) 20
pp. Hard cover, embossed and silver printed image of mountains. Book
in very good condition. Published by the W. H. jackson & Co., Denver, CO;
printed by Albertype Co., New York. 2) “Around the Circle. A Thousand
Miles through the Rocky Mountains.” Subtitle: “Being a description of
a Trip among Peaks, over Passes, and through Canons of Colorado. A
Journey that Comprises more Noted and Magnificent Scenery than is
Compassed in any other One Thousand Miles of Travel in the Known
World.” Published by the Passenger Department, Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad. Soft pale green cover with illustrations (printed in blue) by
the A. H. Pugh Printing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio on the front and back
covers. The book contains photos (probably by W. H. Jackson), beautiful
lithograph illustrations, and a fold -out map at the back. (8 3/8” x 5
5/8”) 107 pp. Book is in good condition, some wear. Est. $200 ~ $500
FHWAC# 26554
Lot # 4260 Colorado, Special Motor Vehicle
Badge pecial Motor Vehicle Deputy Supervisor, No.
348. Copper center (historical coat of arms) with
miners picks, on shield and “Nil Sine Numine” on a
banner beneath. Tin shield had an eagle at the top.
Nil sine numine is the state motto of Colorado. The
Latin phrase appears to be an adaptation from Virgil’s
Aeneid where in Book II, line 777 the words “...non
haec sine numine devum eveniunt” are found. The
motto appeared when Colorado’s first Territorial Governor William
Gilpin asked the Secretary of the Territory L. C. Weld for a suitable motto
for the state seal. According to the story, Weld said: “Well, Governor,
what would you suggest?” Gilpin is said to have paused in thought for
a moment and then responded “Nil Sine Numine”. On November 6,
1861 by Joint Resolution the First Territorial Assembly adopted the
motto with the territorial seal. At recurring intervals, discussion has
ensued concerning interpretation of this Latin phrase which commonly
translated is “’Nothing without providence’”. Others say it is “Nothing
without God”. Merriam Webster’s translates it as “Nothing without the
divine will”. In the early mining days of the State, the unregenerate said
it meant “nothing without a new mine”. The word “numen” (ablative
numine) means any divinity, god or goddess, or divine spirit. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27626
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Lot # 4261 Colorado, Booklet,
Candy Makers Manual Booklet:
“Candy Makers Manual for the
Household. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 74
pages. Recipes and advertisements.
Cover edges frayed. Also includes
separate flyer for the manual with
advertisement on the back. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC# 27323
Lot # 4262 Colorado,
“Colorado Territory”
Booklet with Rare Map
c1863 Before the description
of the mines in Colorado is
a small, but hand colored
map of the wagon route from
Atchison (St. Joseph), Missouri
to Central City, Colorado.
650 miles. We have never
even seen a reprint of this
map. Only measures 8 1/2 x
4 1/2”. Still it is a marvelous
primary source document.
The booklet is 13 pages
packed with information about the new territory of Colorado. “Gold is
the chief interest of the Territory.” Booklet once resided in the Library
of Congress! Front cover and pages are detached. Est. $1,000 ~ $3,000
FHWAC# 26713
Lot # 4263 Colorado, Booklet of
Lithographs of Denver, Leadville,
& Pueblo c. 1890 Small, hardcover
(red cloth, with gilt title and
decorations, 6” x 5”) accordion-fold
booklet of 21 beautiful lithographs
of city streets and scenes. Published
by Thayer & Howbert Publishers,
Colorado Springs, Colorado. Some wear on edges of cover, but overall
condition id good. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26074
Lot # 4264 Colorado, Booklet:
Council Journal of the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory of
Colorado 1867 “Council journal of the
legislative Assembly of the Territory of
Colorado” 6” x 9’ 148 pages. Convened
at Golden City, December 3D, 1866. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27312
Lot # 4265 Colorado, Boulder, Denver, Georgetown,
Golden, and Longmont Check
Collection 1881-1930 Huge
lot of 219 pieces! Includes: 123
illustrated First National Bank
of Denver (c.1925-30), two
Denver Evening Post receipts from 1898, and a Longmont Farmers
Milling and Elevator illustrated draft from 1917; 28 illustrated drafts
(c.1915) from Mercantile Bank & Trust Co. in Boulder; 3 F.E. Everett,
Banker checks in Golden (1880-83); two 1904 drafts from the Bank of
Clear Creek County in Georgetown; and 60 drafts from the Longmont
National Bank (most pictorial), c.1920s. (Prag Collection) Est. $80 ~ $150 FHWAC# 24544
Lot # 4266 Colorado, Colorado
Banking Ephemera and Checks
1890s-1920s Lot of 43. Stand-out
piece is an illustrated brochure
for the Banking House of J.B.
Wheeler & Co. in Aspen. Printed
on cardstock, measures 5.25”
x 3.25”. Vignette on front of
building. Reverse has vignette of Aspen. Advertises
their “Large Fire and Burglar Proof Vault.” Also,
a business card for the Rocky Mountain National Bank in Central City
(2.5” x 4.75”). A brochure from the Denver Savings Bank called “Hints to
Customers on Banking”, c.1899, 14 pages, 5.75” x 5”. Last, a collection of
40 checks from: Ft. Collins, Eads, Fruita, Grand Junction, Fowler, Fairplay,
Eagle, Durango, Creede, Breckenridge, El Moro, Meeker, and Silver
Plume. 1890s to 1920s. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26340
Lot # 4267 Colorado, Three First
National Bank Collectibles. 1) Plate
from the First National Bank of Central
City. Reduced size, so probably used in a
book about Colorado currency. 2) First
National Bank of Trinidad. Pocket mirror.
Birthstones. 3) First National Bank of
Cripple Creek stamp. No longer usable. 4) And for good measure, a 1963
Antique Autorama VMCCA Denver. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27537
Lot # 4268 Colorado, Early
Colorado Check Collection (incl.
territorial) Lot of 5. 1) Central City,
Oct. 31st, 1866. Warren Hussey & Co.
Bankers. H.B. Morse is writing himself
a check for $110. Orange 2c IR adhesive
stamp. Cut cancel that has been tape
repaired. 2) Lake City, March 12, 1877.
Illustrated draft with blue IR adhesive
stamp. Pay to Riley, Kelley & Co. $50. Hinsdale County Bank. Stamped
paid. Cut cancel. 3) Georgetown, December 31, 1869. Jerome B. Chaffee
& Co., Bankers. At three days sight pay $1,000. Signed by Frank Dibben.
50 cent security bond adhesive revenue stamp. Cut cancel and multiple
endorsements on reverse. 4) Denver, June 5th, 1872. First National Bank.
Frank L. Moore is paying himself $25. Pinholes, cut cancels and stamped
paid. 5) Denver Pacific Railway Co. auditor’s office. Kansas City, MO,
June 25th, 1872. The treasurer is being paid $60 for ticket sales in April
1872. Two cent IR adhesive stamp on bottom. Multiple endorsements on
reverse. Pinholes and cut cancel. Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC# 26338
Lot # 4269 Colorado, Six Different
Early Colorado Checks 1867-1880
1) Deposit certificate for Colorado
National Bank, Denver. July 5, 1867.
Fabulous vignette of early Denver. 5c
adhesive revenue stamp attached.
Cut cancel and light soiling. 2)
Rocky Mountain National Bank in
Central City deposit receipt. Oct.
25, 1867. Adhesive revenue w/ tied cancel. 3) Warren Hussey & Co.,
Bankers, Denver. Feb. 9th, 1870 check. Adhesive revenue w/ tied cancel.
Pinholes and cut cancel. 4) City National Bank of Denver, Aug. 24, 1872.
Adhesive revue w/ tied cancel. Signed by George S. Bowen, a prominent
entrepreneur and civic leader in Chicago. Light soiling. 5) Woodworth &
Moffat in Denver promise to pay back loan of $227, Jan. 31, 1872. Two
revenue stamps attached. Soiling upper left corner. 6) First National Bank
of Golden (First National crossed out and F.E. Everett written), Dec. 30,
1880. Cut cancel, otherwise very clean. (Prag Collection) Est. $100 ~ $150 FHWAC# 24530
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Lot # 4270 Colorado, Colorado
Pictorial Checks 1867-1905 Lot of 7. 1)
Four deposit receipts from the Colorado
National Bank in Denver. All 1867. All
with a fabulous vignette of early Denver.
Three have adhesive revenue stamps still
attached. Folds, pinholes, and light soiling.
2) A certificate of deposit from the Rocky
Mountain National Bank in Central City.
Sept. 1876. Vignette of sailors. Stamped Wilson Collection. Folds and
pinholes. 3) Bank of Ouray check from 1905 with a great vignette of
Chief Ouray (and a smaller vignette of a child’s face). Folds and small
tears along edge. 4) Different style Rocky Mountain National Bank check
with fancy logo and adhesive revenue stamp. Dec. 1898. Folds and cut
cancel. (Prag Collection) Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 24528
Lot # 4271 Colorado, Unissued
Colorado Check Collection (No
RN) 23 unissued checks. Some
pictorial. Later checks (post-1910)
from: Ft. Collins, Denver, Ouray,
Monte Vista, Burlington, Stratton,
Flagler, Center, Alamosa, La Jara,
Durango, Cheyenne Wells, Ignacio,
Kirk, and Colorado Springs.
Excellent condition. (Prag Collection) Est. $50 ~$75 FHWAC# 24540
Lot # 4272 Colorado, Burro
Ephemera c1900 Yes, really!
Three books featuring burros.
1) “Burros.” A book shaped like
a burro! H. H. Hammen. 1903.
Two pictures on every page and
every picture features a burro.
30 pages. 2) “The Burro Book”
by McCandless. 1900. 40 pages
of burro pictures. Includes
Burro Alley, Burro packing (you
know, like how many clowns can you get in a Volkswagen), milk being
delivered by a burro, miner’s burros, ore carrying burros, etc. 3) “Burro
Pictures” by W. A. Tracht of Manitou. 27 pages. Several photos make
a story; like the evils of burros drinking alcohol! If I was a burro and
wanted to be a star, 1900 seems to be a good year! Est. $200 ~ $500
FHWAC# 26971
Lot # 4273 Colorado,
Colorado Fireman’s Badge/
Ribbon Collection 1897-1925
Nine fantastic pieces. Many are
dated and have illustrations
of fire equipment. 1) Rough &
Ready Running Team, Central
City, July 3rd-5th, 1897.
Illustrations of fire helmet,
ladder and equipment. Blue
silk with soiling and frayed
ends. 8” x 3” 2) Silver Cliff Fire
Department Hose Co. No. 1
ribbon for Geo. B. McAulay.
Vignette of fireman. Blue silk. c.1890-1900. 9” x 1.75” with frayed ends.
3) Decorative badge for McAulay, Hose Co. No. 1, Silver Cliff. Eagle
vignette. White, silver, gold and blue. Gold tassels. c.1890-1900. 7” x 2.5”
4) Rough and Ready H&L Running Team ribbon, Central City firemen.
Celebration in Idaho Springs, July 3rd-5th, 1902. Pink silk. 7.25” x 2.25”
with light soiling and frayed ends. 5) Central City Fire Department
ribbon for celebration in Idaho Springs, July 4, 1924. Vignette of fire
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wagon. Blue silk. 8.75” x 2.75” with wear on ends. 6) Black Hawk Hose
Team ribbon for the Labor Day Celebration, 1924, held in Central City.
Red with black text. 8.75” x 2” 7) Ribbon for the same company for the
following year’s Labor Day celebration in Central City (1925). Pink with
black text. 8.75” x 2” with taped ends. 8) Two identical ribbons for the
Central City firemen’s Labor Day celebration (1925). Yellow with black
text and fire wagon vignette. Minor wear to both. 9” x 2.75” Est. $500 ~ $2,000 FHWAC# 27723
Lot # 4274 Colorado, Two
Colorado Fire Badges 1) Grand
Junction Fire Department No. 1
celluloid pin for Dec. 31st, 1903
featuring photograph of the fire crew
(seven men) plus their horse-drawn
fire wagon in front of the fire house.
Maker’s mark on back is hard to read.
1.25” diameter. Label is starting to peel. 2) Volunteer (tin?) badge for
the Dumont Fire Department. Given the patent number on the reverse,
this badge likely dates to the 1930s. 2’ x 1.25” Eagle on top with center
raised illustration of fire equipment. Some wearing away of ink. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27725
Lot # 4275 Colorado, Colorado Badges Lot of 3:
1) Societa/Italiana/di/mutuo/soccorso/umberto/
10/Rockvale, Col.; 2) Delegate / National Irrigation
Congress / Eighteenth National Irrigation Congress
/ Publo 1910; 3) Member / Evangeline /Rebekah
Lodge / No. 116 / I.O.O.F. / Idaho Springs, Colo. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26167
Lot # 4276 Colorado, Crop
Festival Buttons and Badges Lot
of 6: Paonia, 1902; Paonia, 1903;
Grand Junction; Mesa County
Fair, 1909; Grand Junction 1910;
Glenwood Springs 1903. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26170
Lot # 4277 Colorado, Colorado
Pinback Buttons Lot of 8:
Remember Denver 1899; Emry’s
Pionia, Colo.; Colorado Portland
Cement Co.; Paonia Commercial
Association; Be Kind One to Another
; Colorado All Indian Invitational;
Pueblo / 1906 / Next ; Is Colorado in
America? Liberty in Colorado. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26169
Lot # 4278 Colorado, Elks Convention
Badges Lot of 16 badges from the Colorado
State Association of Elks; 1904,1916, 1920,
1924, 1925, 1927 all represented. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26172
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Lot # 4279 Colorado, Five
Miscellaneous Colorado Ribbons
& Badges 1872-1908 1) Green
silk ribbon for the Cripple Creek
Typographical Union for St. Patrick’s
Day, 1893. 8” x 2” with frayed edges.
2) An 1899 Cripple Creek IOOF badge
with three colored (purple, black, and
gold) ribbons attached. Made by The
M.C. Lilley & Co. (Columbus, Ohio). Badge features bell and wreaths.
1.75” x 2.” Ribbons are 4.25” x 1” Very good condition. 3) May 30, 1872
Knights Templar ribbon for New-Haven Commandery. 6.75” x 1.75” with
creases and frayed edges. 4) Badge for The Southern Colorado Pioneers
Association. Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Co. Badges, patent
June 12, 1894. Two celluloid pieces connected by a red, white, and blue
ribbon. Top piece says “PIONEER,” bottom has the association name plus
vignette of stagecoach next to train tracks (1.75” diameter). 5) Souvenir
badge for the Poudre Valley I.O.O.F. Celebration Association 89th
Anniversary in Lafayette, Colo., April 25th, 1908. Two celluloid pieces
attached by brass chain. Top piece says “SOUVENIR” and bottom has
information along with vignette of building. 4” x 3” Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC# 27727
Lot # 4280 Colorado, Colorado
Photograph by Byers & St. Claire Picture shows a tranquil farming scene
under a majestic Mountain. Byers & St.
Claire photographs can be found in the
Denver Public Library, but they are not
listed in Mautz. Est. $100 ~ $200
FHWAC# 26932
Lot # 4281 Colorado, Colorado Canyon Booklets Lot of four. 1)
The Canons of Colorado” from photographs by W. H. Jackson and printed
and bound in Denver. Snap cover, Cabinet-type photographs - sixteen of
them. 2) “The Loop and Clear Creek Canon”. One long foldout with many
pictures. Duo-tone photographs. 54” long. 3) “A Day in the Canons of the
Rockies.” 1898. Fifth edition. 48 pages. Many photographs! 4) “Come up
to Colorado.” 32 pages. Two maps and lots of photos. Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC# 26950
Lot # 4282 Colorado, Colorado
in Photos 1) “The Views that
Made Colorado Famous. Colorado
Springs and Vicinity”. Published by
The Williamson-Haffner Company
Engravers & Printers, Denver,
Colorado, 1905. Soft cover, dark
green, with two color medallionshaped photos, glued on. Beautiful
duo-tone photos are tipped onto
the black colored pages, some are loose. Text opposite photos is
printed in white on black paper. Bound as a photo album, with green
cord. (7” x 10”) 62 pp. some pages are loose from binding. 2) “Scenes
in Colorado.” Edition Delux. Compliments of The Colonial Securities
and Trust Company, Denver, Colorado. Dark Gray soft cover , red raised
type and full color photo of an Indian glued on. Duo-tone printed
photos inside. Bound as a photo album, red cord tie. Tear damage on
upper right corners of cover and right edge bent some.(7” x 10”) 28
pp. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26563
Lot # 4283 Colorado, Colorado Ephemera
1879 Letters, stage waybill and a brochure for
The Standard Folding
Typewriter ($50) Est. $80 ~ $100 FHWAC# 25211
Lot # 4284
Colorado, Colorado
Mountian Scenery
Books Lot of two.
Both are 12 1/2 x 10”.
1) Gems of Colorado
scenery. Photographic
reproductions of the
Most Prominent Scenes
in the Rocky Mountains. Published by the H. H. Tammen Company.
36 pages of photographs each with a short description. First page is
detaching at the bottom, but otherwise the sewn binding is still strong.
Book has been folded. Dynamic front cover! 2) Mountain Views of
Colorado: The World’s Most Picturesque Scenery. Published by the
Colorado and Southern Railway. 40 pages of photographs` with title.
Good Condition. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27522
Lot # 4285 Colorado,
Colorado Native American
Pamphlets 1848-1927
Six different pamphlets. 1)
Sketches of Incidents and
Adventures in the West.
Twenty-five Illustrations.
Published by U.P. James,
Cincinnati. 72 pages. Missing
67-70. 1848. Foxing, back cover
detached. 10’ x 6.75” 2) The
Indian Campaign of the Winter
of 1864-65. Written in 1877 by
Major General Grenville M. Doge. Read to the Colorado Commandery,
Loyal Legion of the United States, At Denver, April 21, 1907. 21 pages.
Softcover. 9” x 6” 3) The Cliff Dwellers. Published by the H. Jay Smith
Exploring Co. for the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. 20 pages
with printed photographs and illustrations. First section describes
the Cliff Dwellers, the second describes the exhibit at the World’s
Fair. 9.25” x 6” 4) History of the Chisum War of Life of Ike Bridge:
Stirring Events of Cowboy Life on the Frontier as told to Jodie D. Smith,
Electra Texas. 70 pages. Softcover. 8.5” x 5.75” 5) Myths & Legends of
Colorado. “The Indian Story of the Creation and Flood being the first of
the Myths and Legends of Colorado done in Tales by Louise M. Smith.
Illustrated by Robert L. Paler.” 1906. 23 pages. 11” x 8” softcover with
string binding. 6) The Story of the Pageant of Colorado. By Lilian White
Spencer. 1927. 68 page drama. Covers almost completely detached.
11.5” x 8.5” Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27272
Lot # 4286 Colorado,
Colorado State Bank (?)
Seal Seal number 1109.
Comes from a huge Colorado
collection, so we assume this
might be the Colorado State
Bank. Back of metal strip says
‘bicycle.” Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27541
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Lot # 4287
Colorado, Colorado
Statehood in the
Making 1866
1) “Admission of
Colorado. Memorial
of her Congressional
Delegation.
Washington D. C.,
January 29, 1866.”
To the Honorable
Senate and House
of Representatives
in Congress
assembled. by John Evans (1814-1897), J. B. Chaffee, U. S. Senators
Elect for Colorado and G. M. Chilcott, Representative to Congress
from Colorado. (9.25” x 6”) 4 pp. Evans was a US politician, physician,
railroad promoter, Governor of the Territory of Colorado, and namesake
of Evanston, Illinois; Evans, Colorado; and Mount Evans, Colorado.
He is most noted for being one of the founders of both Northwestern
University and the University of Denver. His role in one of the worst
acts of genocide committed against Native Americans, the Sand Creek
Massacre, has become more widely known in recent years. 2) “Colorado
Veto reviewed [from the Washington Chronicle.” “The message of the
President returning the bill for the admission of Colorado to the Senate
with his objections is, in several respects, the most remarkable State
paper ever presented to Congress. In his anxiety to assign a plausible
reason for his course he has laid hold of the misrepresentations of the
opponents of admission and built his arguments upon them. It would
had saved the President the mortification of finding his statements
to be false, if he had simply assigned what everybody believes to
be the real ground of the veto, i. e., that the politics of the Colorado
congressional delegation did not suit him. Had the Colorado Senators
been Copperheads or advocated of “my policy,” no one doubts that the
bill would have been cheerfully approved. (9” x 6”) 7 pp. Est. $500 ~ $1,500 FHWAC# 27603
Lot # 4288 Colorado, Colorado Governor’s Annual Address
Collection 1866-1939 Lot of thirty-nine mostly governor’;s reports.
! Starts with the Governor’s Message delivered to the Territorial
Legislature on Friday 5, 1866. Governor Cummins. Then there is his
second address in December of 1866. Also 1876 department reports,
Gov. Routt in 1879, Frederick Pitkin in 1879, James Grant in 1885, B. H.
Eaton in 1885, Alva Adams in 1888, Job Cooper in 1889, John Routt in
1891, Davis Waite in 1892, Albert McIntire in 1896, Charles Thomas in
1899, James Orman in 1901, etc. Not complete, but a great first hand
look at Colorado history - if somewhat biased. Est. $1,000 ~ $3,000
FHWAC# 27501
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Lot # 4289 Colorado, Colorado
Territory Political pamphlets 1) “Election
Laws Colorado Territory, Compiled by
the Tenth Legislative Assembly, convened
on the fifth day of January, A. D., 1874.”
Embracing all acts of the several sessions
now remaining in force. Printed by the
Daily Tribune Steam Printing House,
Denver, 1876. (9” x 6”) 42 pp. 2) “Reports of
Territorial Officers of Colorado Territory”, consisting of Auditor, Treasurer,
adjutant General, Librarian, and School Superintendent. Seventh general
Assembly of the Legislature of Colorado Territory, at Golden city, Dec. 3,
1867. Published by David C Collier, Register Office, 1867. (7.75” x 5.25”) 32 pp. Covers missing. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27077
Lot # 4290
Colorado, Political
Speeches (5) 1)
“Triennial report
of the Rt. Rev.
George M. Randall,
D. D. (1810-1873),
Missionary Bishop of Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.” October, A.
D., 1868. (9.” x 5.75”) 25 pp. Soft self-cover, map on first page. Nice etching
of Mission church on back. 2) “Speech of Hon. H.H. Eddy on House Bill
No. 20”, a bill for an act to submit the the qualified electors of the state of
Colorado the question of calling a convention to revise, alter or amend
the Constitution of the State of Colorado, in the House of Representatives
of the seventh General assembly, delivered Friday, February 1, 1889. Self
cover (8 7/8” x 5 7/8”) 17 pp. 3) Political Traitors. Speech of Hon. H.H.
Eddy in the House of Representatives, February 3, 1891. Self cover (8.75” x
5.75”) 15 pp. 4) “Revenue Not the Remedy, only the Free Coinage of Silver
can restore the Par of Exchange and bring a Return of Prosperity.” Speech
of Hon. Henry M. Teller (1830-1914), of Colorado in the Senate of the
United States, Wednesday, April 29, 1896. Self cover (8 7/8” x 5.75”) 16
pp. Among the men whose careers reflect honor and credit upon the state
that has honored them, none has risen to a position of higher distinction
or left more indelibly his impress upon the history of the nation than did
Senator Henry M. Teller. His ability to thoroughly grasp every point in all
the great problems of the country, to look at any question from the broad
standpoint of future needs and present opportunities, made him the
peer of the ablest statesmen of America. Moving west with its boundless
opportunities, he became one of the builders of the great western empire.
Recognition of the important part which he was playing made him not only
a leader of public thought and action in Colorado but in the nation as well.
5) “Extra Session. Proclamation.” by Davis H. Waite (1825-1901), Governor
of Colorado, December 27, 1893. Waite was an American politician. He
was a member of the Populist Party, and he served as the eighth Governor
of Colorado from 1893 to 1895. In 1893, a municipal charter was given
to Denver by the state legislature that decentralized the mayor’s powers
into six different administrative departments, two of which were elected,
two appointed by the mayor, and the remaining two appointed by the
governor. The municipal board members appointed by the governor had
complete financial control over the police, fire, and excise departments.
Governor Waite tried to overturn the corruption in Denver in 1894 by
removing police and fire commissioners that he thought were shielding
the gamblers and prostitutes. The officials refused to leave their positions
and were quickly joined by others who felt their jobs were threatened.
They barricaded themselves in City Hall, and the state militia were sent
to remove them. Federal troops were called in from nearby Fort Logan
to intervene and quell the civil strife. Eventually Governor Waite agreed
to withdraw the militia and allow the Colorado Supreme Court to decide
the case. The court ruled that the governor had authority to replace the
commissioners, but he was reprimanded for bringing in the militia, in what
became known as the “City Hall War”. Self cover (9.25” x 6”) 11 pp. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27078
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Lot # 4291 Colorado,
Various Congressional Reports
referring to Colorado 18701897 Lot of six. 1) Mr. Chaffee’s
report to Congress that Colorado
should be made a state, c1874.
2) 1879 Presidential Executive
Document about the Ute Indians.
3) 1889 letter from the Secretary
of the Interior about the Ute
Indians. 4) Petition of the German
colonization of Colfax asking for
40,000 acres. 5) 1897 letter about
the Ute Indians. 6) 1877 admitting James Belford to a seat in The
House of Representatives. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27415
Lot # 4292 Colorado, Two
Executive Documents from
President Andrew Johnson re:
Colorado 1866 1) 30th Congress,
Executive document #10 on January
12, 1866. Johnson is telling Congress
he is rejecting the statehood of
Colorado as it does not fall within
the guidelines of the 1864 cat. He is
asking Congress for guidance. The
document includes the proceedings of the constitutional convention,
the constitution, and the vote (which was a narrow victory). 2)
Executive Document #45 on Nay 15th. Johnson’s objections to
Congress passing an act to admit of Colorado as a state. This document
is 4 pages and fragile with rips at the folds. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27414
Lot # 4293
Colorado, Colorado
Transportation,
Resources, and Facts
(books) Lot of five: 1)
Facts concerning the
Struggle in Colorado
for Industrial Freedom,
Series 1. Issued
by the Coal Mine
Managers.1914. 2)
1899 State of Colorado
Manual. By C. H. S. Whipple, Secretary of State. 3) A Report on the
Resources and Industrial Development of Colorado. 1893. 4) Official
Information, Colorado. 1872. 5) Early Beginnings of Transportation
in Colorado, A Pilgrimage by Henry Swan. 1944. Est. $100 ~ $300
FHWAC# 27405
Lot # 4294 Colorado, Colorado
Views 1888-1936 Lot of three.
1) Three embossed printed
illustrations from the booklet
“American Views.” Includes Pikes
Peak, Dead Mens Gulch and
Twin Lakes. Quite striking. 4 x
6”. 2) “Scenes in Colorado.” 5”.
1888. Published by the Colorado
News Company. 3) “Journeys
through North America, Colorado
Supplement.” 10 x 8”. 70 pages.
Includes an index. By Harvey and
Schlinder, 1936. Description of
Colorado eighty years ago. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26975
Lot # 4295 Colorado,
Diversion Sale: Anxiety
Herefords and A Letter from
the American, Two Small
Booklets 1) “A Letter from
the American: The American
Live Stock & Loan Company
Union Stock Yards, Denver
Colorado. Beautiful pamphlet,
made like an album with photos
and text. Light brown cover, with illustration of cowboy. copyright, A.
E. de Ricqles, 1907. Published by The American Live Stock and Loan
Company(5” x 6”) 28 pp. 2) “Dispersion Sale Geo. W. Baker’s Famous
Herd from Anxiety Herefords, Rolling Acres Farm, Three Miles West
of Littleton, Colorado, May 14, 1925.” “ Baker’s anxiety Herefords have
spoken for themselves at the nation’s leading shows. The foregoing
pages of this catalog tell a story of richly bred Gudgell and Simpson
Cattle.” Published by George W. Baker. Printed by Denver Daily Record
Stockman, Denver, Colorado. Light brown cover, printed black type, red
borders. Some photos and text is descriptions of bulls and cows for sale.
(7.25” x 5”) 60 pp. Good condition. Est. $100 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26555
Lot # 4296 Colorado,
Eclectic Group of Colorado
Books 1888-1892 1) “Magazine
of Western History Illustrated.”
1890. An article on Canon City
and how they raised the first
Union Flag in the Rockies. “The
rougher element of our people,
and its most noisy portion, were
for the most part “butternuts,” as those who sympathized with the South
and her causes were then called.” “”...the loyal and patriotic portion of
our people down there determined to give the governor and his suite
a reception, that, if not grand, should show our respect and warmth of
our feeling for him, besides proving our loyalty to our government...”
2) “Almanac and Reference Book for 1892 presented by the Denver
Republicans. 34 pages. 3) 1888. C. K. Kelly’s Annual ‘88. Compliments of
Glenarm Hotel, Denver. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26972
Lot # 4297
Colorado, Five
Different Colorado
Pocket Maps 19031915 1-4) Map and
booklets. 1903,
1909, 1911, 1915.
Booklet contains
railroads, creeks,
lakes, mountains,
counties, plateaus, rivers, etc. Considered a ‘shippers’ guide.’ Advertising
is indexed. Maps are 21 x 27”. Color. Good (rips at fold junctions and
outside edges) to excellent condition. 5) 1910 map only. Good conditon
Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27532
Lot # 4298 Colorado, Five
Masons Pamphlets 18651920 1) 1875 Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of Colorado. 40
pp of meetings, proceedings,
laws and appendixes.
Amazing condition. 2) 1879 version of the first lot. 3) Fifth Annual
Communication of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. 1865. 64 pages.
4) Mt. Pisgar Lodge, Cripple Creek. By-laws and list of members. Hard
cover and in pristine condition. 5) 1920 Pueblo Masonic Directory.
Calendar. Like New! Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27539
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Lot # 4299 Colorado, Rocky
Mountain Flower Books c1900 Lot
of three. 1) Rocky Mountain Wild
Flowers. On high quality archival
property. ACTUALLY has Rocky
Mountain wild flowers on each page.
12 identified wild flowers. I believe
this might be Parry Harebell for whim
the Harebell Flower was named. You
wan’t find this again. 2) Colorado
Wild Flowers by D. M. Andrews. 1902.
Catalog. 16 pages. Some illustrations. 9 x 6”. Some foxing. 3) George
Esterling, 1903. Nine of flowers, colored print on textured paper, glued
into a small book. Est. $150 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27530
Lot # 4300 Colorado, Four
Colorado Pamphlets and Programs
1884-1921 1) By laws of the Colorado
Springs Post Number 22 of the
Grand Army of the Republic. 1884.
2) Woman’s Literary Club of Ward.
1900. List of bimonthly meetings
and programs offered. 3) 1896 Silver
Annual Meeting. Junior Order United
American Mechanics. Denver. Many
illustrations and lots of ads! 4) 1921 Regular Ritual of the Woman’s
Benefit Association of the Maccabees. (Telluride paper plate,) The
Ladies of the Maccabees (a Mason organization) were organized in the
mid-1880s and not at first recognized by the Knights, but persistence
paid off, and according to Albert C. Stevens, (in 1896), “Its successful
career has surprised many, even among its well-wishers, and has
shown that women may safely be entrusted with the conduct and
management of many of the broader business affairs of life.” Leather
bound, but binding is detached. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27538
Lot # 4301 Colorado,
Four Colorado
Promotional Pamphlets:
South Platte Valley,
Arkansas Valley, Eastern
CO, and the Northwest
Plateau c.1920 Lot of four.
All of these soft-cover pamphlets were put out by the Colorado State
Board of Immigration, which was created in 1909 “for the purpose
of advancing, through legitimate publicity...the development of
agriculture, mining, manufacturing and other industries in Colorado.”
Printed by The Bradford-Robinson Printing Co. in Denver. Each
contains an overview of the state before discussing specific statistics
for the issue. Many photographs. 1) South Platte Valley. 49 pages.
2) Arkansas Valley. 45 pages. 3) Eastern Colorado. 40 pages. 4) The
Northwest Plateau. 41 pages. All are in very good condition. 9” x 6”
Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC#
26325
Lot # 4302 Colorado, Four
Early Colorado Tourist Books
c1900 1) Colorado for the
Tourist by the Union Pacific. 60
pages. 2) Souvenir of Colorado.
28 pages of photographs. 3)
With Nature in Colorado. A
brief resume of the grandeur
of the Rocky Mountain Region. By the Denver & Rio Grande. 32 pages.
Photographs on every page. 4) Winter Days in Sunny, Colorado. 1905.
Issued by the Denver & Rio Grande. Back was at one time glued to
something. Est. $150 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27523
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Lot # 4303
Colorado, Four Rocky
Mountain Pamphlets 1) “ Rocky Mountain
National Park,
Colorado”. Written by
Enos A. Mills. Published
by the United States
Railroad Administration, National Park Series, 1919; printed by Press
of Faulkner- Ryan Co., Chicago. self cover, printed in green and orange,
duo-tone photo of horses and people in canyon, back cover photo of
site of a mammoth glacier which ate through Long’s Peak. Duo-tone
photos, map and text. inside. (9.5” x 6.5”) 23 pp. Used condition. 2)
“Colorado Rocky Mountain National (Estes) Park, Burlington Route”.
Written by Enos A. Mills. Printed by Poole Bros. Inc., Chicago, 1928.
Soft cover with cover of two people on mountain top. Inside text with
photos and very nice fold-out map. (9” x 6”) 36 pp. Good condition.
3) “Rocky Mountain national Park. Estes Park, Colorado”. Published
by Union Pacific System, Overland Route. Color soft cover view of
mountains, waterfall, and lake. text and photos inside. two maps, one
beautiful fold-out map (32” x 24”) Pamphlet is 9” x 6”, 32 pp. Cover
has hole damage on edges. 4) “Sight Places and Resorts in the Rockies”.
Issued by the Passenger Department of the Denver & Rio Grand
System, 7th edition, copyright, 1905. Gray cover with illustration in
green of yucca plant; back cover illustration of suitcases and golf clubs.
(7.75” x 4.5”) 70 pp. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26565
Lot # 4304 Colorado,
Fruit Farming, Three
Pamphlets 1) Peach
Belt Fruit Culture in
Grass Valley, Colorado:
Orchard Homes and
How to Get Them”.
Published by Geo.
O. Shafer & Co., Colonizers of Colorado fruit Lands, Denver, Colorado.
Pamphlet includes sections about growth, agriculture and horticulture,
people who should be interested, instructive and reliable evidence, etc.
Very nice illustrations and some photos. Map on indside back cover. (6”
x 9” ) 29 pp. Good condition. 2) “Paonia Fruit, The Great Horticultural
Region of Colorado. Nineteen Crops without a Failure. The North Fork
Valley”. Prepared by the Board of Trade, Colorado. Dark gray cover, gold
lettering. Pamphlet includes photos and descriptions of the area. (7.75”
x 5.25”) 31 pp. 3) “The Big Four: Alfalfa, Fruit, Hogs, Bees, Arkansas
Valley, Colorado”. Published by Arkansas Valley Immigration Association,
Las Animas, CO. This fold-up pamphlet (22” x 30” open folds down to
7.75” x 3.75”) gives information and photos of the area. there is a a map
printed on the inside. Some tearing at folds. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26559
Lot # 4305 Colorado, General
Colorado Cabinet Cards,
Stereoviews, and Photographs Lot of twelve. 1-2) The Platte
Canal cabinet card. Bates & Muhr
photographers. Presented by the
Grand Army of the Republic. 3)
What appears to be placer mining.
Photograph by Byers of Telluriide.
4-12) Stereoviews. Includes
Chamberlain’s Boulder Canon Series Number 389, Chamberlain’s Clear
Creek Canyon with Colorado Central RR bridge, Chamberlain’s Mountain
Scenery waterfall, Stone & Company Colorado Scenery, Stereoscope
Company’s Dutch Wedding in Monument Park (condition issues), W. H.
Jackson’s Royal Gorge, and two color June snowstorm and placer mining
on Uncompahgre Creek. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26934
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Lot # 4306 Colorado,
Grand Canyon of the
Arkansas (Rare W.H.
Jackson) c.1880 A rare W. H.
Jackson photo album. Hard
green linen cover, with black
and gold embossed design and
gold type (faded) (7 3/8” x 5”).
Actual toned photos glued onto
fold-out pages; 12 photos. the
Grand Coano of the Arkansas
was also called the Royal Gorge. It is one of the deepest canyons in
Colorado.
William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) is best known for his photographs of uncharted territory in the American West, but he began his
career as a painter. Inspired by his painter mother, Jackson received
enough training to render him something of a master by age 19, but he
was drafted to fight in the Civil War for nine months. Upon discharge,
he found that he had lost his passion for painting, broke off his
engagement to a young woman and moved westward.
Jackson settled in Omaha, working in his brother’s photography
studio. A taste for adventure found him in exotic places with a camera
in hand, so he began taking pictures. Posing as a “missionary,” Jackson
captured images of Native Amercians. He rode the Union Pacific
Railroad, documenting the scenery for promotional purposes. He
even managed to win himself a spot on an 1871 geological survey that
resulted in the creation of Yellowstone; his are some of the first images
of the this national treasure. What makes Jackson’s work doubly
impressive is the fact that he made his pictures using three cameras
and some of the most cumbersome equipment, often necessitating
5-7 men and several mules to transport it all. An accident once cost
Jackson a month of his work, but he returned undaunted to the outof-the-way site to take the pictures again. Jackson’s later commissions
included the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 and an all-expenses paid
trip around the world, but he eventually turned his attention to
printing and publishing his and others’ work, netting him a huge profit
for several years. When his company went defunct in 1924, he took
on a final project: producing murals of the West for the walls of the
Interior building in D.C. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27061
Lot # 4307 Colorado,
Jefferson Territory
Pamphlets 1860 1) 36th
congress, 1st session House
of Representatives. Mis. Doc.
No. 10. “Jefferson Territory,
Letter from the Delegate Elect
from the Proposed Territory
of Jefferson”, Accompanied by
A memorial of the provisional
government, and the message
of the governor thereof,
asking the establishment
of a territorial organization
for the same. February 15, 1860. to the senate and the House of
Representatives of the United States. By Beverley D. Williams,
Delegate. folded letter (20” x 24”) 15 pp. 2) 36th Congress, 1st Session.
Senate. Ex. Doc. No. 15. “Message from the President of the United
States, communicating four memorials of residents at and near the
eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, praying the extinguishment of
the Indian title, a survey and sale of the public lands, the establishment
of an assay office, and the erection of a new Territory from contiguous
portions of New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, and Nebraska, with his
recommendation in relation thereto. February 20, 1860. James
Buchanan. Self cover. (8 7/8” x 5.75”) 23 pp. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 27602
Lot # 4308 Colorado, Let’s Go
Camping in the Rockies (Two
Pamphlets) 1) Camping in the
Rockies. A Guide to the Most Desirable
Camping Places in Colorado, Utah,
and New Mexico. To which have been
added Vacation Estimates; Giving
the Cost of a Variety of Outings in
the Rocky Mountain Region”. Eighth
edition, issued by the Passenger
Department of the Denver & Rio
Grande System, copyright, 1910. Full color cover depicting a couple
at a campfire. (8” x 4.5”) 56 pp. Good condition. 2) “Camping in the
Rocky Mountains. A Cheap and Delightful Way in which to Spend
Your Summer”. Issued by the Passenger department of the Rio Grande
and Rio Grande Western, copyright, 1902. Green cover, illustration of
campers. (7.75” x 4.5”) 48 pp. Est. $150 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27013
Lot # 4309 Colorado, Life in
Early Colorado (Five Booklets)
1908-1926 1) “The Long Pull” by
the Denver Chamber of Commerce.
1926. 32 pages. How Denver became
a city. 2) “A Story of Western Life” as
exemplified at Peckham, Colorado.
22 pages presented by the Western
Investment and Land Company.
Want to buy a farm? 3) “Chasing
the Cure in Colorado, How I Fought
Tuberculosis” by Galbreath. 60 pages,
1908. 4) “The Troubles of Adam” by
George. 1908. 18 pages. “The Union
man robs the employer, the employer
rods his customer.” 5) “Poems” by Dick Trial. 64 pages of poetry. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26973
Lot # 4310 Colorado, Line
Etchings from a Trip from the
Missouri River to the Rockies
1875 Completed for the Kansas
Pacific Railway. Based on Joseph
Sabin s famed bibliography. This
book deals with Salina, Manitou,
Pike’s peak, Denver, Georgetown,
Clear Creek,Boulder, etc. 72 pages.
16 full page etchings. 9 1/2 x 6”.
Cover is dirty, but binding is rock
solid. This book is not currently
available on ABE Books or Amazon!
Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27403
Lot # 4311 Colorado, Map of Sangre
de Cristo Land Grant 1880 The Sangre de
Cristo Land Grant was conferred by Mexico
to Beaubien and Lee in 1844 and was later
patented by the U.S. Government in 1880 for
just under one million acres in Colorado and
New Mexico. 25x x15”. A few small tears at
fold junctions, but in great condition. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27423
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Lot # 4312 Colorado, Medical
and Health Reports 1) “Annual
reports of the State Board of Health
of Colorado.” For the years 1879
and 1880. Includes map showing
pollution to the water supply in
Denver Co. Light blue soft cover. (9”
x 6.25”) 134 pp. 2) “Transactions
of the Colorado Territorial Medical
Society, and its Third and Fourth annual Sessions held in Denver,
Colorado, June 1874 and June 1875. Includes papers on medical
treatments such as lung drainage written by Dr. Bancroft. (8.75” x 5.5”)
76 pp. 3) “ Colorado Biological Association. 13 reports included. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27615
Lot # 4313
Colorado, One Book
and Two Booklets
of Colorado Scenery 1) Book: “Colorado
in Color and Song”
by Frank S. Thayer.
50 pages with tissue
inserts. 10.5” x 10”. Photographic reproductions with verse. Loose
Binding. 2) Booklet: “Wonders of Colorado Scenery” 32 Pages. 10” x 8”.
Some Discolorations. 3) Booklet: “Scenic Beauties of Colorado”. by The
Scenic Art Company. 48 Pages. 7” x 14”. with Descriptions. Well worn
cover. Some discoloration on pages. Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27329
Lot # 4314 Colorado,
Colorado Ranching
Booklets 1) “Colorado, Her
Financial Needs. Cattlemen’s
Loan and Guaranty Co.
An Analysis of Existing
Conditions with Practical
Remedial Suggestions.”
Published by Cattlemen’s
Loan and Guaranty Company,
Denver, CO, 1919. Tan
cover, black type, with red
illustration of bull. (12.25”
x 9.5”) 16 pp. Back cover
has small tear lower left corner, some foxing on cover. Inside test is
printed black and red. 2) “Ranch Life in the Rockies. United States
Land and Mining Laws, the Game and Fish Laws.” (magazine, second
edition) Written by Joseph P. Rivett, Commissioner. Published by
Tremont Publishing Company, Denver, CO., 1908. Self cover pamphlet,
back cover missing. Text with photos throughout. Photo glued onto
front cover, titled: “Making a Forbidden climb.” Newspaper clipping
tucked inside of buffalo grazing. Used condition. (9” x 6”) 118 pp.
3) “Ranch Life in the Rockies” (magazine, second edition). United
States Land and Mining Laws, the Game and Fish Laws, State Map of
Colorado. Written by Joseph P. Rivett, Commissioner. Published by
Tremont Publishing Company, Denver, CO., 1908. Self cover pamphlet.
Text with photos throughout. Used condition. (9” x 6”) 118 pp. 4) “In
Memory.” Copyright, 1949 by Mrs. George Rainey, Enid Oklahoma. “In
Memory--of an age that is fast slipping away and is being forgotten
in the advance of civilization.--of the men and women who lived and
made history of this age.--of cowpunchers, ranchers, and traders-the industrialists of their day. dedicated to my husband, George
Rainey. (He was the author of 25 historical maps which were used
in the libraries and schools of Oklahoma).” Cherokee Strip Brands:
Following are the marks and brands of the Cherokee strip Live Stock
association. Published by the Authority of the Association. (6” x 4.5”)
34 pp. 5) “Transactions of the Fifth and Sixth Annual Exhibitions of
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the Colorado Agricultural Society”. Edited an compiled by F. J. Stanton,
Acting Secretary. Sept., 1870 and 1871. Printed by the order of the
Legislative Council of Colorado Territory. Printed by the Denver
Tribune association Print. 1872. ( 9” x 6”)130 pp. Heavy cardboard
cover (back upper left torn off) attached to original self-ccver. Library
copy, document collection. 6) Napkin from Moffat County Cattlemen/
Cowbelles. Bull and cow illustration on front and brands printed on
back and inside. Unused. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26556
Lot # 4315 Colorado, Ranch Life
in the Rockies and Third Annual
Report of the Central N. J. Land
Improvement Co. Pamphlets 1)
Magazine, “Ranch Life in the Rockies
(third edition) United States Land and
Mining Laws, the Game and Fish Laws,
State Map of Colorado”. By Joseph
P. Rivett, Commissioner. Copyright
1908, Tremont Publishing Company, Denver, Colorado. Self cover, (9”
x 5.75”) 118 pp. 2) “Third Annual Report of the Board of Directors to
the Stockholders of the Central N. J. Land Improvement Co. Printed by
Charles H. Jones & Co., Steam Printers, New York, 1875. ((9” x 5 7/8”)
8 pp. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26557
Lot # 4316 Colorado,
Raymond Excursion Books
1888 Want to take and early
excursion into Colorado. Here
is your ticket. The Grand
Tour was a 24 day tour with
first-class travel double berth
railroad sleeper, transfers, etc. All for $125. One booklet (56 pages)
and one pamphlet (7 pages). Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26969
Lot # 4317 Colorado, Rhymes of the Rockies, Four
Editions These little books of
poems, some text, lithographs,
and photos are published by the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
1) “Rhymes of the Rockies or,
What Poets Have to Say of the
Beautiful Scenery on the Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad. The Scenic Line to the World”.Copyright,
1887 by S. K. Hooper, General Passenger Agent. Printed by Poole
Bros., Printers and Engravers, Chicago. Cover (brown with green)
illustrations (front and back) by Poole Bros. (8.5” x 6.75”) 64 pp. Good
condition. 2) same as no. 1, though third edition and cover is a green
color with red. Cover and front page are loose from binding. 3) Same
info as no. 1, second edition printed in 1891. Cover is red and olive
green ink. Good condition. 4) same as no. 1, sixteenth edition, printed
in 1898. Different cover, tan with orange type, illustration on back of
mountain goats by Poole Bros. printed in purple. Good condition. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26564
Lot # 4318 Colorado, Rocky
Mountain Joe - Famous
Colorado Photographer
c1906 J. B. Sturtevant, better
known as Rocky Mountain
Joe, collection. Part 1 is a
photo album of 17 photos.
They include Blanche Depay
Sturtevant in her Western gear wielding a rifle, the engine that first
climbed Pike’s Peak, broken pipe lien with frozen water, Chautaugua
mine and Green Mountain, Boulder Falls, unidentified mine. Part
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two revolves around a trip he took with his friend Ida Roebuck up
the Arapahoes. Includes two photos 7 1/2 x 5” of Ms Roebuck. One
is of her at the Fern Bed. There is also a hand written poem from
Rocky Mountain Joe to Ida Roebuck that includes one of the ferns still
preserved over 100 years ago.
Joe took up photography in 1884. His enthusiasm for the art soon
made him Boulder’s most prolific photographer. His images, which are
now in libraries and museums, chronicle the development of the city
and outlying regions. Rocky Mountain Joe was reportedly a character.
He was a teller of tall tales and his dress preference was buckskins, the
garb of his Indian scouting days. Est. $250 ~ $500 FHWAC# 27407
Lot # 4319 Colorado,
Six c1890 Back to Nature
Photographs 1) W.H. Walker
of West Denver, photographer.
West Denver. Canoe on
Green Lake. 8 x 5”. William
H. Walker worked in Denver
form 1887 - 1897 (Mautz).2)
Sunset on the Plains. W. A.
Davis photographer. Part
of the Denver & Rio Grande
Railway series. Manitou area.
Davis was a Manitou Springs photographer. 7 x 4 1/2”. 3) Unidentified
lake by Dennis, Photographer, Glenwood Springs. (A. W. Dennis?) 8 x
5”. 4) A Jackson photograph of Palmer Lake. Shows people getting in a
canoe and a water spray in the background. Green border, fancy Back.8
x 5”. 5) Jackson photograph of Bridal Veil Falls. Green border, fancy
Back.8 x 5”. 6) Back is written in pencil, “East End of Old Main Street
Bridge,Pueblo, Colo., 1891. Unknown photographer. Two punched
holes above photo and staining. Still a different view of a man and
donkey midst some sort of working area. 6 1/4 x 5”. (Prag Collection)
Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27410
Lot # 4320 Colorado, Sons of
Colorado Monthly publication
devoted to the order of Elks. Two
issues, June, 1906, 15 pp. and July,
1908, 35 pp. Both have illustrations
on the covers of a man on horseback
and an elk above him. (10.25” x 6.75”)
Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 27616
Lot # 4321 Colorado, Southern
Colorado Ephemera Three
promotional pieces about Pioneer
Days in the Arkansas Valley, The
South Platt Valley, and The Western
Slope. Eighteen various towns
mentioned, published by State Board
of Immigration. Est. $150 ~ $300
FHWAC# 26805
Lot # 4322 Colorado, State of
Colorado Coupon Note 1895 Number
4346 for $700. Signed by Joseph
Patton(?) and Walter Davis. To the R. J.
Waddell Investment Company of Ottawa,
Kansas. Two small vignettes: eagle and
underground miners. Large tear on upper
left. Bottom edge and corners are frayed.
Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 25773
Lot # 4323 Colorado, Stereo View Photograph
by William Henry Jackson Jackson was active in Denver,
Colorado from 1879-97
according to Carl Mautz. Image
appears to be a view into a slot
canyon with a river running
through it. Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26508
Lot # 4324
Colorado, The
Canyons of
Colorado from
Photographs by W.
H. Jackson Eight
editions of sixteen
photographs by
famous photographer
William Henry
Jackson of the
canyons of Colorado.
Seven foldouts
and one bound.
One foldout with
detached cover and
one with tearing cover. Est. $500 ~ $1,000 FHWAC# 27326
Lot # 4325 Colorado,
W. H. Jackson Photo
Books/ Rocky
Mountains 1) “ The
Rocky Mountains
Pictured by W. H.
Jackson. Pictures of
magnificent scenes in
the rocky Mountains.
the master-works of
the world’s greatest
photographic artist. Selected from thousands of negatives as the gems
of the collection.” Descriptive text by Stanley Wood. Copyright, 1894
by H.,H,. Tammen, Denver, Colorado. Soft tan cover with illustration of
bird and text in navy blue. Bound as a photo album. (10.75” x 13”) 40
pp. Good condition. 2) “Among the Rockies. Pictures of the Magnificent
Scenes in the Rocky Mountains. Masterworks of the world’s greatest
photographic artist, W. H. Jackson”. Published by The H. H. Tammen
Curio Co., Denver, Colo.Dark maroon cover, green/gold raised lettering.
Bound as a photo album. Cover and some pages are loose. (11” x 12.5”)
36 pp. Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26566
Lot # 4326 Colorado, The
Contractor’s Story of the Moffat Tunnel
1927 Biographies on Dacid Moffat, HC
Hitchcock, C Tinkler, and AH Baer. The
tunnel was created for the Denver and Salt
Lake Railroad Company. It was 6.11 miles
long, a real engineering masterpiece. 59
pages. Includes photographs and diagrams.
Nice presentation cover. Hitchcock &
Tinkler contractors. Est. $200 ~ $400 HWAC# 26708
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Lot # 4327
Colorado, The
Rockies--Four
Beautiful
Pamphlets 1)
“In the Rocky
Mountains
with the Indian,
Bear & Wolf”. Compiled by William H. Crane; engraved and printed by
the Smith-Brooks Printing Company, Denver, Colorado, copyright 1913.
Second edition. Nice photo montages with descriptions. Red and black
printed cover with an illustration of an Navajo weaving.( 10.5” x 12.75”)
36 pp. 2) “Ode to the Rockies. a twentieth century Souvenir”. By Matilda
Moody, copyright, 1901. Dark soft agreen cover, gold lettering, illustration
(dark magenta) tipped onto cover. Inside Photos printed in black/
magenta or black/green duo-tones . Bound to look like photo album.
(9.25” x 12.5”) 20 pp. Good condition. 3) “Elsie’s Summer in the Rocky
Mountains (Elsie’s Trip in the Rocky Mountains”. By Miss E. Davis. Printed
by William R. Jenkins, New York. Beautiful illustrations. ads for hotels
included at the end. Gold/yellow soft cover, full color illustration on front
and back covers, bound like an album with yarn tie. (6 7/8” x 10”) 54
pp. Good condition. 4) “Thru Hell Gate in the Colorado Rockies. Midland
Route”. Published by the Colorado Midland Railway. Soft cover with
illustrations front--train going through the mountains and back--roaring
lion. Color illustrations printed throughout. Printed by Smith-Brooks,
Engravers, Denver, Co. (9” x 6”) 20 pp. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26561
Lot # 4328 Colorado, Three Booklets about the Rocky Mountains
1) “Curious things from the Rocky Mountains” by H. H. Tammen (18561924), Denver Colorado. The catalog features products from Tammen’s
company, with nice illustrations. (9” x 6”) 36 pp. Tammen was a maker of
souvenirs in the west, based in Denver. They specialized in rodeo, National
Park and western items. Harry Heye Tammen was born in Baltimore,
Maryland on March 6, 1856, the son of a German immigrant pharmacist.
He attended Knapps Academy in Baltimore, then worked in Philadelphia
before moving to Denver in 1880. With his partner Charles A. Stuart he
worked as a Denver bartender in 1880, and in 1881 they established
the firm of H.H. Tammen & Co. (aka H.H. Tammen Curio Co.) in Denver,
Colorado. The company focused on creating souvenir mineralogical
curiosities of Colorado, but also sold photography (including William
Henry Jackson), silver souvenir spoons, and the like. In 1895, Tammen
became a co-editor of the Denver Post, and thus even more wealthy than
he already had become. He was apparently behind the controversial
decision of Buffalo Bill’s family, to bury him in Denver instead of his
hometown of Cody, Wyoming. The H.H. Tammen Curio Co. was in business
until 1953, and possibly as late as 1962. Catalog is in good condition,
maroon soft cover, green metallic lettering. 2) “Scenic Wonders of the
Rockies”, also by H. H. Tammen, 1904, “Scenic guide book for the Rocky
Mountains, published by The H. H. Tammen Curio Company, Denver ,
CO. Beautiful photos, with corresponding text. (6.75” x 9.5”) 52 pp. Color
cover photo, on purple background with printed mountains, red type.
Bound to look like a photo album. Very good condition.
3) “Beauties of the Rockies”, By H. H. Tammen, published by the H. H.
Tammen Curio Co., Denver, Co. The master works of the World’s greatest
photographic artist, W. H. Jackson, selected from thousands of negatives as
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the gems of the collection. Beautiful photographs with captions, many are
duo-tone printed. Soft cover, faded violet, green-gold type. (6.75” x 9”) 36
pp., no date. Est. $250 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26545
Lot # 4329
Colorado, Three
Books on Water
and Colorado 1)
Department of
Agriculture’s “Artesian
Wells upon the
Great Plains.” 1882,
Washington D. C. 38
pages. Large very colorful map, 20 x 26”. Geological Map of a portion of
Colorado. 2) Colorado Land and Water Supply Company. Contract with the
state of Colorado pages. 1908. 3) 1884 State Engineer’s Report. Includes
graphs, charts, list of water districts, reservoirs. Appendix A is a list of all
ditches in each water district. I am sure many of these have been lost to
history and waiting for someone to bring them back to life. One six-panel
fold out showing the Cache La Poudre River. 88 pages plus 100+ pages of
charts. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27418
Lot # 4330 Colorado, Three
Colorado Information Booklets 1)
“Handbook of Colorado.” Passenger
Department of the Burlington
Route (Chicago, Burlington, Quincy
Railroad). 56 pages. 5 x 4”. Fold out
map 10 x 8”. 2) “Colorado.” Official
Information. 1872 booklet. Published
by the Rocky Mountain News Stem
Printing Company in Denver. 36
pages. 9 x 5 1/2”. a statement of
facts prepared and published by the
authority of the Territorial Board of
Immigration. 3) 7 x 5”. 1905. “Winter Days in Sunny Colorado.” 20 pages.
Passenger Department of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26976
Lot # 4331 Colorado, Three Irrigation/Farming Publications 1)
Prowers County Colorado: The Irrigation fairies Paying Tribute to the
Prowers County Farmer. The Home of the Prosperous Farmer”. This
booklet is authorized and issued by The Prowers County Commercial
Association, 1910. Booket contains photos and text about water, soil,
crops, social conditions, schools and churches, railroad conditions and
towns in the county. The back page has a map of the county with rail
routes. Cover is Orange and black with an illustration of a farmer, the
country and angels with crops. (8.75” x 7.75”) 24 pp. 2) “Fertile Lands of
Colorado and Northern New Mexico. A concise description of the vast area
of agricultural, horticultural and grazing lands located on the line of the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in the State of Colorado and the Territory
of New Mexico.” Written by Clarence a. Lyman. Tenth edition, published by
the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, 1909. tan paper cover, illustration of
field printed in green and yellow. Text and photos throughout. 2-page map
with rail routes in the back. (9” x 5 7/8”) 84 pp. 3) “The Irrigation Era:
Irrigation, Colonization, and Western Development”. Published monthly
by The Irrigation Era Publishing Co., Denver , Colorado, March 1900. Selfcover, articles and photos throughout. (12” x 9.25”) 48 pp. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26558
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Lot # 4332 Colorado, Three
Little Colorado Booklets
1888-1912 “Colorado Views” c
1880’s. Union Pacific, Denver,
and Gulf Railway. Sixteen 2 x 5”
photographs in panels. It is all in
a box made to look like a book.
Nice treasure! 2) “Scenes in
Colorado” 1888. 12 pages. Heavy
paper. 3) 4 x 3” book titled “Little
Journeys in Colorado.” 48 pages.
1912. Rock Island Line Est. $200 ~ $600 FHWAC# 26974
Lot # 4333 Colorado, Three
Rocky Mountain Pamphlets
1) “Elsie’s Summer in the Rocky
Mountains (Elsie’s Trip in the
Rocky Mountains”. By Miss E.
Davis. Printed by William R.
Jenkins, New York. Beautiful
illustrations. Advertisements
for hotels included at the end.
Gold/yellow soft cover, full
color illustration on front and back covers, bound like an album with
yarn tie. (6 7/8” x 10”) 54 pp. Small tears on lower right corner. 2) “A
Day in the Canons of the Rockies. And more particularly Clear Creek
Canon. The “Loop” Trip.” By B. L. Winchell, General Passenger Agent.
Published by the Passenger Department, Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf
Railway Company, Denver, Colorado, 1897. This little book touches
upon the charming resorts and wonderful views along and adjacent to
the Gulf Road (Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway). Cover illustration
of waterfall. Photos and text throughout. (7 5/8” x 5 3/8”) 44 pp. Used.
3) “scenic Beauties of the Rockies, Georgetown, Colorado”. Published
by Board of Mines and Commerce of Georgetown, Colorado, printed
by The Smith -Brooks press, Denver, CO. Dark Green soft cover, gold
debossed type and tipped-on duo-tone fo mountains and lake. Nice
duo-tone photos throughout. Bound as a photo album, red string tie.
(5” x 7.75”) 48 pp. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 26562
Lot # 4334 Colorado,
Three Tammen
Booklets on the
Rockies 1) “Over the
Loop to the Summit
of Mount McClellan”.
Photographic views of
magnificent scenery in
the Rocky Mountains
along the Lines of the
Colorado & Southern Railway and the Argentine Central Railway.
Copyritght 1910 by the H. H. Tammen Co., Denver, Colorado. Brown
cover, glued on color photo--”Above the Sunrise” on the front, back
has an illustration of a donkey--”The Prospector’s Friend”. Bound like a
photo album, ochre tie. (11” x 12.5”) 24 pp. Used condition. 2) “Among
the Rockies. Pictures of Magnificent Scenes in the Rocky Mountains”.
Published by the H. H. Tammen Curio Co., Denver, Colorado. Copyright
1907 by the H.H. Tammen Curio Co., Denver. Brown cover, illustration
of Tee Pee and camp scene and full color oval image of the Rockies
glued on front and back cover has illustration of Chief Red Cloud.
Bound as a photo album. (11” x 12.5”) 36 pp. Used condition. 3) same
as no.2, but has different glued on color photo on the cover--big sky
scene with train and mining mill in foreground. (11” x 12.5”) 36 pp.
Used condition. Est. $300 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26567
Lot # 4335 Colorado, Trio of
Rocky Mountain Photo Books 1)
“Heart of the Rockies in Colorado.
In all of its Grandeur.” The twentyfive views of the Rocky Mountains
contained in this beautiful album
are reproductions of painting
s by the celebrated landscape
artist, Charles Harmon. For sale
only en route over the Denver&
Rio Grande R. R., the scenic route
of the world. Published and copyrighted by The Williamson-Haffner
Company, Engravers, Printers, Binders, Denver. Images of paintings
are glued onto black paper; railroad map in back of album.Good
condition, cover has tiny tears top and bottom of spine. (9.75” x 12”)
24 pp. 2) “Gems of Rocky Mountain Scenery.” Photographs by W. H.
Jackson & Co., Denver; Wash drawings by Mr. Geo. Berger; Type work
and embossing by the Carson-Harper Co., Denver; Presswork by the
Publisher’s Pressroom Co., Denver; Aquarelle on cover by The Denver
Lithograph Co. Publisher, Frank S. Thayer, Denver, Colorado, copyright,
1892 by Frank S. Thayer. Nice photos and illustrations at bottom
of each page. cover loose at binding. Used condition. (10.25” x 14”)
44 pp. 3) “Wonders of the Rocky Mountains along the Denver & Rio
Grande R. R. ‘Scenic Line of the world’ “. Copyright 1920, The SmithBrooks Ptg. Co., Denver. Made exclusively for the Van Noy Inter-State
Co., Denver, Colorado. Cover is loose from binding, very used condition.
(10.5” x 12.5”) 32 pp. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26569
Lot # 4336 Colorado, Trouting
in Colorado 1913 A pamphlet
produced by The Colorado and
Southern Railway with 21 splendid
photographs of trout fishing in
Colorado. 7 x 5” With a brief essay
on trout fishing in Colorado waters.
Est. $40 ~ $60 FHWAC# 26436
Lot # 4337 Colorado,
Two Fishing Booklets 1)
“Trouting in Colorado”. by H. A.
Johnson, General Freight and
Passenger Agent, The Colorado
& Southern Railway, Denver,
Colorado, 1915. Charming
booklet, with photos and quotes: “The passion does exist--nay, it is
spreading; man is learning more and more that this life is not all for
work.” --Charles Dudley Warner. (5.25” x 6.75”) 24 pp.Full color cover
of jumping trout; booklet is in very good condition. 2) “Everything for
Sportsmen. Colorado Sporting Goods Co., Colorado Springs, Colorado”.
Copyright 1923. Supplies catalog. (6 5/8” x 5”) 88 pp. Est. $200 ~ $400
FHWAC# 27011
Lot # 4338 Colorado, Two
“Trail and Timberline”
(Annual Mountaineering
Review in Pictures)
1915, 1916 22 pages, 10
photographs with descriptions
in each book. From the
Arikarees to Longs Peak to
Hallett Glacier to Mount Ypsion
to Copeland Lake to Shelf Trail these books provide a different view of
more off-the-beaten-path locations. One book is more time worn and
the cover is almost disconnected. The other is in great shape. 12 1/2 x
9 1/2”. Est. $150 ~ $300 FHWAC# 26966
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Lot # 4339 Colorado,
Two Colorado Booklets 1)
“Colorado Illuminated” 6’ x
7”. 42 Whimsical drawings
showing ‘Life in Colorado’
Some fraying on cover. 2)
“Colorado: The Natural
Resources and Industrial
Development” by The
Bureau of Immigration and
Statistics , 1889. 120 Pages.
6” x 9”. Front cover very poor. Back cover gone. Some writing on first
Page. Est. $200 ~ $400 FHWAC# 27330
Lot # 4340 Colorado,
Two Large Photograph
Booklets of Colorado
Scenery 1) “Colorado”
by The Detroit
Photographic Company.
40 Pages. 13” x 10”. with
Descriptions. Cripple
Creek, Georgetown and
its Loop and others.
Some discoloration and small stain on cover. 2)”Gems of Colorado
Scenery” 32 Pages. 14” x 10”. with Descriptions. Denver, Pikes Peak,
Royal Gorge and others. Some staining on cover Est. $300 ~ $500
FHWAC# 27328
Lot # 4341
Colorado, Four
Western Colorado
Booklets 1)
“The Fruit Belt
of Mesa County,
Western Colorado:
An Authoritative
Statement of the
Resources and the Advantages and Opportunities it has to Offer”.
Issued under the direction of and approved by the Board of County
Commissioners for Mesa County, and the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, prepared by John S. Charlton,
Commissioner of Immigration for Mesa County, Colorado.topics are:
Historical, topography, railroads, smelters, sugar beets and bet sugars,
irrigation, towns, orchards, farming, climate, etc. Nice photos and
text. Soft pale green cover, gold raised type. (9.25” x 6”) 27 pp. plus
printed map and very nice fold-out map. Good condition. 2) “The Little
Empire of the Western Slope”. Pamphlet issued and published by the
Reed Investment Company of Colorado Springs, CO. “The reason is
that it is largely interested in many enterprises in the Grand Valley and
at Grand Junction, and knowing it will thrive as the country thrives,
it is making all legitimate efforts to help to develop and upbuild the
country.” Photos and text. Soft cover, tear on lower left side. (7” x
5.25”) 32 pp. 3) “Western Colorado”, issued by the Western Slope
Congress of Colorado: a Glimpse into Nature’s Richest Treasury Vaults.
A Land of Undeveloped Wealth. Her Mountains Abound in Gold, Silver,
Iron and Coal. Her Valleys Laugh Bountiful Harvests of Grain and All
Delicate Fruits Known to a Mild Climate”. Soft light green cover with
several illustrations and a quote by Cy Warman. Text and Photos.
Published in Grand Junction, Colorado, 1893. (9” x 6”) 96 pp. cover
faded on edges, small tear at bottom of spine. 4) “Western Colorado.
The Playground of America”. This booklet is the product of the Job
Department of the Glenwood Post, A. J. Dickson, publisher. Map on
inside cover. Cover has ilustration and photo of Mt. of the Holy Cross
and the Eagle River Valley, Eagle County. (8 7/8” x 5 7/8”) 32 pp. Est. $200 ~ $500 FHWAC# 26575
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Lot # 4342 Colorado,
Six Western Slope
Booklets 1) “Western
Colorado issued by the
Western Slope Congress
of Colorado”; printed by
Grand Junction “News”
Book and Job Printers,
Grand Junction, CO, 1893.
“Glimpse into nature’s
richest treasury vaults. a
land of underdeveloped
wealth. Her mountains
abound in gold, silver,
iron and coal. her valleys laugh bountiful harvests of grain and all
delicate fruits known to a mild climate.” Ivory soft cover, black type
and illustrations. (9” x 6”) 96 pp. Good condition. 2) “Colorado, The
Northwest Plateau: Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco,
Routt, Summit.” Published by the State Board of Immigration. Ivory
cover, green type and green printed photos, front and back cover (9”
x 6” ) 32 pp. Good condition. 3) “Agricultural Extension in Colorado.
A Record in Word and Picture.” Tan soft cover, black type. (6” x 9”) 38
pp. 4) “The Empire of Eagle. A Descriptive History of a Great County.”
Relating to Mining, Agriculture, Stock, and Scenery. Red Cliff, Colorado,
September, 1899. tan soft cover, black type with illustration of shield,
(7.75” x 5.25”) 63 pp. 5) “The Orchard Town of Loma in the Grand
Valley, Colorado.” “Where a man of moderate means can surely and
safely and pleasantly make himself a comfortable home, a safe income
and an independent fortune in a few years. Are not you good enough
to have the best instead of merely “something cheap?” The ThompsonOlmsted Investment Co., Denver, Colorado. Copyright by Clarence
A. Lyman, 1909. Ivory cover with color image of an apple, red and
black type. (9” x 6”) 20 pp. 6) “The Little Empire of the Western Slope
and the Grand Valley of Colorado.”Published by the Reed Investment
Company, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Center 2-page picture of
Western Slope Orchards. Ivory soft cover, black type. (7” x 5”) 32 pp.
Est. $300 ~ $600 FHWAC# 27075
Lot # 4343 Colorado /Wyoming,
Sand Creek Land and Cattle
Company Stock Certificate 1887
This cattle operation on the border
of Wyoming and Colorado border.
Number 64 to Miss Eleanor Dudgeon
of Leo Grotes, Alpes Maritimes,
France. Numbers 250 to 500. Signed
by H Seton-Karr. Englishman Henry
Seton-Karr, later a member of
Parliament, organized the Sand Creek
Land and Cattle Company, Limited, in 1883, purchasing the ranches
and water rights of Frank and Boney Earnest along with 2,800 head
of cattle and 50 horses. An additional 2,000 head of cattle were
purchased in Utah that summer and shipped to Rawlins on the train,
then trailed to the ranch. The ranch, which continues to operate today
under different ownership, became known as the Pick Ranch, named
for the pick and bar brand of Frank Earnest. [Wyoming online history].
Est. $100 ~ $200 FHWAC# 26948
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