Schreier Nancy (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Limited to 1,040 copies. "National Mine in the Santa Rosa Range of Winnemucca, Nevada, was a fabulous concentration of highgrade ore. Mine employees would line their pockets with raw ore to their considerable advantage. The term 'highgrade' means both rich ore, and serves as a verb meaning 'to steal.' This study of a mining microcosm in the first years of the twentieth century illuminates the broader scope of mining life, as well." Western Lands and Waters Series, Volume XI. Octavo: 150 pp. with numerous illustrations, maps, and portraits. Original red cloth binding, with gilt-stamped titling. Previous owner's ink signature to the front flyleaf. Some mild wear to the dust jacket; otherwise very good. Clark and Brunet 248.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Western Lands and Waters XI series. Jacket is soiled and edge worn. Two short tears to head of rear jacket panel with an abrasion with loss at foot. Spine is darkened but quite legible. Bit of soil to fore-edge of text block and a spot to rear free end-paper. The binding is severely cocked but firm, unmarked copy. Clark & Brunet 248.…