Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

Red softcover with stapled binding. Inside cover lists town officers. "A City of Prosperous, Progressive and Enterprising Merchants--Located in...

Two different booklets for the Arkansas Valley, which encompasses the counties of Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Las A

1) Aspen Illustrated". Published by Flower & Payne (For sale at Carbary's Corner Bookstore... (8" x 10.5") 74 pp. Interesting...

Handwritten "Gorge above Bakerville C. T." W. G. Chamberlain, photographer, Denver. Check photograph for condition. City: Bakerville S...

Presented by the Citizens of Boulder, Colo. Softcover booklet with string binding. 14 pages. Begins with front and back photographs of the trophy cup.

1) "The Improvement of Boulder Colorado". Report (9" x 6") to the City Improvement Association by Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr., C...

Both brothers were butchers. The photo shows the two boys in a cart drawn by a donkey. The photo has "Bird and Nero" written on it. signed...

7 x 4 1/2" photograph of downtown and environs. Clearly marked are the Temple of Fashion, Teller House, Jewelers, Erdworth & Lake hardware,...

Group of 2 badges: 1) white celluloid pin cover with crossed American flags with a red/white/blue ribbon supporting a round, white celluloid cover wit

Lot of 3: 1) celebration souvenir Fourth of July 1897, Central City, Colo.; 2) A.O.U.W. Little Olive Lodge No. 30 D. of H. / A.O.U.W. / Central City /

Marvelous views of the canyon in the 1880's. All 8 x 5". All on card stock. 1-2) Nearly identical Jackson photographs of Seven Falls. On gr...

6.5" x 4.25" on thick cardstock. One side is a printed collage of brown-tinted photographs advertising Cheyenne Wells. "The Apex City...

1) "The Loop and Clear Creek Canon". Published and copyrighted, 1889 by A. S. Hentig, Denver, Colorado. Small fold-out lithograph images b...

Published and printed by world-famous photographer W. H. Jackson & Co, Denver. Rare small photo album with 12 original albumen fold-out photos....

1) Jackson photograph of the creek itself. 7 x 4 1/2". 2) W. H. Walker of West Denver. Shows tracks going under Hanging Rock. 8 x 5". Vert...

Fold-out photo album of Clear Creek area. (4.75" x 7.25"). Views include Inspiration Point, Mother Grundy, Rocky Point, Clear Creek Fork, ...

Near Georgetown. All show "The Loop" of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. 1) Alex Martin, Georgetown photography. Close up view of Pass...

Second edition. 216 pages. The Gazette Printing Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. 1888. By James Mac Carthy. Many of the "portraits" were origi...

Lot of 9: Flower Carnival 1895, 1896 , undated; 1923 Elks Reunion(2); Dry Farming Conress Delegate; 1915 Grand Lodge of Colorado. Please see photo.

Lithograph form Srobridge of Cincinnati. From a sketch by E. S. Glower. Presented by Wilson and Wood with their full page ad on the back. Writing in p

Lot of 2, including: 1) "The Frontier, A Magazine Of The West"; Vol. III; April, 1905; No. 10. Softcover with color cover, 47 pages includ...

Lot of two. 1) Pinoto (or Piroto) photograph of an overview of Colorado Springs from on an a hill. 8" x 5". Good Contrast, sharp image. 2)...

Illustrative and descriptive album, copyrighted, 1889 by John O. Stivers, Colorado Springs. Negatives by John O. Stivers; Illustrations and Letter Pre

1) "Colorado Springs". Written by Claude Sachs, F. P. Stevens, and Richard Willis. Photographs by Fred P. Stevens, a. J. Harlan, C. E. Eme...

Photographer is W.E. Hook. Seven are stamped with Hook's Manitou Springs gallery information, and one his Colorado Springs business. Includes: B...

W.E. Hook is the photographer on each, working with S.W. Moore, a businessman in Colorado Springs. According to Mautz, Hook was active in Manitou from

14 cabinet cards, 9 different photographers. Includes: Cathedral Spires, Gateway to Garden of the Gods, and The Three Graces (all three W.A. Davis, Ma

Pamphlet describing The Garden of the Gods, Compliments of the Passenger Department of the Burlington Route. Booklet describes Pikes Peak, Rainbow Fal

Each of these seven cabinet cards has J.G. Hiestand's business information listed on the back (Collector and Dealer in Mineral Specimens, Native...

1) "Picturesque nature around Colorado Springs". Publisher, author, date unknown. Cover has photo of two kids on burros. Cover and inside ...

1) A view of Pike's Peak from Colorado Springs. The photographer, W. E. Hook, has managed to catch a residential street with the Peak in the bac...

1) W. E. Hook, photographer. Back has ad for J. G. Hiestand, collector and dealer in mineral specimens. 2) Unknown artist. Helen Maria Hunt Jackson (

1) "Manitou, Colorado, U. S. A., Its Mineral Waters and Climate". Written by S. Edwin Solly (M. R. C. S., England, L. S. A., London; Fello...

Tan soft cover booklet, with nice vignette of the valley printed in blue and gold (5.5" x 8"), 60 pp. contains a map of the Montezuma Vall...

Group of 2 ribbons, both having a donkey and nugget attached to the ribbon, measuring 21/4" x 71/2" . 1) Green, Third Annual Grand Derby. ...

Lot of twelve. 1) Governor Peabody breast badge. Red, white, and blue bunting. 1903-1904. Colorado City, Cripple Creek, Telluride, and Trinidad. 2) 39

50 Cripple Creek-related checks and drafts: pieces from Cripple Creek, Victor, Goldfield, Golden. Highlights include: a fabulous Jim Blaine Mine check

Very nice pair of mother of pearl opera glasses with well polished brass hardware, faceted mother of pearl shell (2.75" ) La Corona, Paris, eng...

1) "The Story of the World's Greatest Gold Camp. Told in Prose, Poetry, and Pictures the Labor Troubles of 1903/04". Told by the Cripp...

129 pages. All about the Red Men: members, minutes, and tribes (individual councils). City: Cripple Creek State: Colorado, Date:

Matting made to look like a lacy frame. Telephone polls and dirt road in the foreground and the city in the background. Photograph is 3 3/4 x 4 1/2&...

1) "Gold Fields of Cripple Creek". Prospectus published by The Woods Investment Company of Colorado. Map of Mining and Industrial Propert...

A Colorado College Publication. No. 13. Part I. By Charles E.H. Aiken and Edward R. Warren. Printed in Colorado Springs, May 1914. Softcover. 41 pages

This is a rare piece, one which we have never had before. This 35 mile long irrigation canal was fed by the Rio Grande River. It is signed by presiden

16 pages. Edited and Published by the Carriers Association of the Denver Post. Unusual and rare softcover that features reproductions of Paul Gregg&...

Very early Denver publication published by the Board of Trade. Extolls the virtues of Colorado, price of goods, county-by-county views, farming produc

From the Denver Public Library. This is a selection of works compiled by the Denver Public Library relating to music in Colorado. Include many selecti

1) Close-up of large buildings in downtown Denver. Roof top view. 'Joslin' and 'New York Hotel' are identified. A city map will hel...

Lot of 2. 1) 1932 report, submitted by John F. Healy, has photos of the Fire Department Chief and the many deputies and assistants at the front, follo

Group of three, including: "Arbor and Bird Day Book Colorado" (1908), softcover, 63 pages, with songs, photographs, and illustrations. &q...

Complete book of stock certificates for the Buena Vista Realty Company. Certificates No. 1 through 148 are include, however only 1-4 and 7-15 were iss

Black box has a golden latch. Picture of an angelic young lady looking toward heaven. "Leading clothiers & furnishers 309 16th Street, Denv...

Rare Denver catalog! Gorgeous red softcover with woman in elegant dress. Spring & Summer 1904. 64 pages with index. Many illustrations of items ...

Large, 3 1/2" diameter. Picture of a lady drinking. "Compliments of the May Company, 16th & Champa Sts., Denver" Excellent condit...

Number 81 for 25 shares to David Branson Trustee in 1889. Signed by Johnathon Locke and Charles Clark. Another one of those elusive stock certificates

Group of 6 Colorado resource and Denver-related booklets. 1) "The State Historical and Natural History Society of Colorado and The University o...

24 different stock certificates from 20 different companies. Many of these are early numbers. Big Bend #58, Brush, Burlington #12, Conejos #15, Creste

50 shares to Frederick O. Vaille. He is credited with bringing the telephone to Colorado. He also started the Colorado Telephone Company. Signed by pr

Lot of five: 1) Early number 14 for 50 shares to J. G. Clark in 1883. Signed by Henry R Wolcott. 2-3) Two 1893 stock certificates. Numbers 1 and 11 fo

Photos and text booklet of the various towns and resorts. Issued by Hotel Committee, Silver Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar, Denver, 1892. Printed

1899-1900. Softcover, 189 pages,repaired with tape on front and rear hinge. Includes index, and filled with illustrations of a variety of products suc

Rare Denver catalog! Illustrated cover. 176 pages with index, printed photographs and drawings of items for sale, including wonderful dresses and furn

1) Official Report of the Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention held in Denver, Colorado, July 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1908" resulting in t...

White metal tray 5 x 3 1/2" with a pictorial of the Auditorium in Denver, Colorado "where was held National Democratic Convention" Ju...

Momentos from the Democratic National Convention of Denver, 1908: three delegate badges: "alternate" "special officer" and "...

Group of 3 financial-related booklets: 1) Ninth Annual Report of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade, Denver, Colorado, For the Year End

Group of 5 items, including: 1) 1957 Directory - Colorado Mountain Accommodations, Hospitality Center, The Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tabl

Early stage receipt for J. B. Thompson for $125 for one package of money. For S M Sanders(?) of Muddy Creek. Signed by L. Lowman from the stage compan

Includes four items: 1) "Stacy's Atlas & Street Guide," Denver, Colo. Showing Street maps, Fire Zones, Building Zones, Subdivision...

Group of 9 badges, including: 1) XXV Triennial Conclave Denver, Col. Aug. 1892. Galesburg Com' D' ry. No. 8, Galesburg, Ill. 2) F.A. Martin....

From photographs taken by Joseph Collier and others, descriptive text by Thomas Tonge; engravings and wash drawings by the Williamson-Haffner Engravin

2 1/4" long. Shows the building. "400 feet long." Colorful. Minor staining, but otherwise in great condition. City: Denver State:...

Lot of 9. 1) Constitution, by-laws and directory for the Denver Musical Protective Association.1890. Leather-bound copy for John A. Chase, treasurer a

Colmont, Paris maker. Made premier opera glasses. For Munk & Stapper of Denver. " Manufacturing jewelers, 360 Larimer Street, Denver, Col. ...

Leather with leather case. Work very well! P. Gottesleben was a Denver jeweler and watch dealer in Denver, Colorado. He was a member of the Arapahoe C

Group of 3 items: 1) Denver By Pen and Picture/ From Photographs taken by Joseph Collier and others/ descriptive Text by Thomas Tonge. Frank S. Thaye

Lot of 5. 1) By-Laws and Rules of the Old Ladies' Home of the Ladies Relief Society of Denver, Colo. 1900. 38 pages. 6" x 4.5" 2) A Li...

Group of 3 items: 1) "Denver, The Beautiful," Compiled and edited by Thomas D. Parker. Issued by the Colorado Press Bureau of Information,...

Group of 2 items: 1) "The Colorado Hand-Book: Denver and Its Outings. A Guide for Tourists and Book Of General Information, with some bits of ...

From photographs taken by Joseph Collier and others, descriptive text by Thomas Tonge; engravings and wash drawings by the Williamson-Haffner Engravin

#395 for 5 shares to Ida Johnson. Signed by O.E. Webb and Wright. Vignette of farm lands. The Denver, Laramie Realty Company promoted various agricul

Group of 5 trade cards from: 1) W.H. Lawrence & Co., Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers. 408 Latimer Street. Denver, Colo. Includes illustra...

Small fold-out photo album, red hardbound cover, gold design and text, embossed. (6" x 5") 12 pp. of engravings. Wear to inside. No public...

Group of items created prior to 1900: 1) Treasures of the Rockies, Denver and Colorado Past and Present, Interesting Epitome for Everybody. Compliment

Small (4.5" x 3") pamphlet advertising and describing "Beauties of Colorado," which was published in 1881 by W.H. Lawrence &...

The Joslin Dry Goods Company, Denver. Bottom: "Stamps." 1 x 1/3/4". C.1890-1900. According to the 1902 Denver directory, The Jolin Co...

A fabulous collection for this Colorado festival that was held in October in Denver, celebrating the pioneer days of the West. Seventeen items total.

This very interesting booklet (6" x 9.25") contains photos and etchings of people, parade floats, street scenes of the festival. The Festi...

Booklet (6" x 9.5"), Official Premium List and Catalogue contains advertisements and lists of prize winners. Cover art by the APP Engravin...

The program (9.5" x 6.75") discusses Points of Interest and History. Most of the booklet is full of advertisements with the program listin...

Fort Logan was a military installation located eight miles southwest of Denver, Colorado. It was established in October 1887, when the first soldiers

1) Distinctive Denver: The Romance of an American Capital. Published by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. 1926. 63 pages with small printed photographs.

1) 1892 hardcover edition published by Frank S. Thayer, Denver. Sixty illustrations in half-tone from W.H. Jackson's photographs of Rocky Mounta...

Homestead Certification Number 4826 to Theodore Neumann issued in Denver. It was issued "To secure Homesteads to Actual Settles on the Public D...

Booklet of Hurlbut's Key to Economy, Vol. 1, November 1905, No.2. Published monthly by The Hurlbut Grocery Co, Denver, Colorado. "Devoted t...

42 pages. Includes detailed report on Colorado and reports on all other states. Covers have folds, tears, and scratches. Inside is in great condition.

Lot of four. 1) 28" triangular banner. Brown with a knight on a horse. Says "Knights Templar, Denver, Color. 1913." 2) 28" trian...

Lot of four. 1) Official program and city guide. Colorful red and silver cover. 96 pages. 2) Colorado Towns and Resorts issued by the Hotel Committee.

3 1/2" diameter. Tan and brown. "Built on service to the West." Very large example of an advertising mirror. One inch crack in front ...

Catalog of Machinist Supplies, The Home Depot of it's time. Over 500 pages of tools, material, garage equipment, and hard to find supplies. Fr...