Colorado Leadville (5 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Very Good. No date, but 1953 (text). 9 x 24" sheet folding to 9 x 4". Pictorial map, halftones. VG.

Condition: Very Good. Original document. Printed form, accomplished by hand. Signed by George W. Whyte, Public Trustee, and by Leonard McSmith, Notary Public, with embossed seal and revenue stamp. 17" x 11", folds to 8.5" x 3.75", docketed on cover. Dated 1 July 1899.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1883 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 110 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 110.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1883. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 110, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 110.

Good. Some toning and wear on old fold lines with slight loss at some fold intersections. Laid on original linen. Stable. Accompanies original binder. Size 27.25 x 38.25 Inches. A rare and impressive 1879 Sizer / Baldwin map of Leadville, Colorado, and the California Gulch mining district at the dawn of the Colorado Silver Boom (1879 - 1893). The map reveals a cacophony of overlapping mining claims - underscoring the complexity and lawlessness of American mineral rushes where ambitious prospectors intentionally and unintentionally laid claims to land without official recognition or proper surveys. A Closer Look The map covers the California Gulch Mining District roughly between Evans Creek and Iowa Creek, including California Gulch, White's Gulch, and Stray Horse Creek. The town of Leadville is prominent at left, and the ghost town of Oro City appears at right, Adlaide City is between them. In all three towns, streets, smelters, iron works, sampling works, and reduction works are noted. Throughout hundreds of claims are defined, some overlapping, each named. Where claims have been officially registered with a patent, the number is attached. Circles mark producing mines. Leadville, Colorado Leadville was first settled by gold prospectors in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. They founded the nearby town of Oro City, just to the left of center here. Early miners complained of black sand that clogged the sluice boxes, making gold extraction difficult, until they figured out the said was actual cerussite, a lead mineral with extremely high silver content. Prospector Horace Tabor was quick to recognize that silver, not gold, was the richer discovery. He and August Meyer subsequently founded Leadville in 1877, marking the early days of the Colorado Silver Boom. Prospectors rushed into town, establishing hundreds of claims (as shown here). Within three years, Leadville had gas lighting, water mains, twenty-eight miles of streets, five churches, three hospitals, six banks, and a school for 1,100 students. Colorado Silver Boom The Colorado Silver Boom officially began in 1879, the year this map was issued, with the discovery of major silver deposits at Leadville. It was Colorado's second great mineral boom, following the 1859 Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Some 82,000,000 dollars in silver was mined during the peak boom years. It was more than just rich silver deposits that fueled the boom. In 1878 Congress passed legislation mandating regular large-scale government purchases of silver bullion, creating a reliable and inflated market. The Silver Boom created enormous wealth in Colorado, fostering the fast development of several cities, including Leadville, Pueblo, and Denver. The excess of silver in the economy lead to the 'Free Silver' debate, which divided eastern coastal states and western mining states. Ultimately, when the Sherman Silver Purchase Act was repealed in 1893, silver bullion lost nearly half its value, precipitating the run on U.S. Treasury gold stock known as the Panic of 1893. The Panic not only ended the Colorado Silver Boom, it also led to a global economic collapse of banks and railroads, staggering loss of individual wealth, and contributed to the destabilization of several countries. Provenance: T. W. Robinson The map accompanies its original binder with the signature of its original owner, T.W. Robinson, inside the front cover. Robinson was a mining engineer who graduated from M.I.T. in 1876. He must have set out to make his fortune in Leadville shortly after graduating. By March 1879, he was supervisor and part owner of the American Mining and Smelting Company, whose works were then under construction. In 1883 we find him in Pueblo, then, in 1884, he relocated to Illinois to become the superintendent of the Joliet Works of Illinois Steel. We find no further record of him. Publication History and Census This map was issued in January 1879. It was drafted by Frank L. Sizer, and lithographed in Cleveland, Ohio by W.