The Resources of the Rocky Mountains by E. J. Farmer - 1883: Being a Brief Description of the Mineral, Grazing, Agricultural and Timber Resources of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Dakota..

Sacramento, California , 1855. Two manuscript letters in ink, both on ruled paper with folding creases, the 1855 letter 8" x 12 1/2", with single spaced writing both sides, approx. 500 words. The 1856 letter 15" x 10", folded in half to make 4 pp., approx. 300 words, with small blindstamp top left corner depicting an eagle. The earlier letter is headed "September 18th 1855 Naperville Dupage County Illinois" and ends "Michael direct your letters Nevada County, Nevada post office, California". George writes to his brother Michael in Naperville that he has "seen a good dele sins i rote you they last letter", including a hundred "inshins" and some "Buffellow". He adds that "we had good luck all they way of may we left Council Bluff", and that he is not home sick yet. He then talks of the gold mines, river mining, what they are paying, and the cost of things such as board ("from five to ten dollars a week"),… Read More

Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Press , 1983. RARE. A strong and striking black and white photograph of the Comanche war chief Quanah Parker, superimposed over a blood red map of the part of Texas involved in the Red River Indian War. Fine, as issued, 20"w x 26"h, printed on high quality paper and distributed in limited number at the ABA trade show in 1983. Eminently suited for framing, and will be shipped loosely rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. . Poster. 20" x 26".

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co. , 1878. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on front end page - "With regards of the author Henry Carrington". Very Good in original blue cloth stamped in gilt front cover with decoration of Native American war chief, gilt lettering and rules at spine, cloth rubbed at spine ends, spine a bit sunned, front hinge starting. rear fold-out map #1 with 3" horizontal tear and small tears at fold edges, fold-out map #2 Fine. A classic of Western Americana. . SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Fourth Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

San Francisco: The Private Press of Thomas C. Russell, 1919. First Edition. Near Fine. William Smythe, Illus.. Signed by Publisher, #184 of 250 limited printing [10.5x7.5in]; [5], 5a-10a [Forward], xvi, 372 pp.,10 lithographic color plates, including frontispiece of Father Antonio Peyri, woodcut illustration in text, fold out colored map of Pacific Coast from Panama to Cape Mendocino with insets of principal harbors [14.5x19.25in neatline], appendices, index; Original tan linen spine over tan paper on boards, paper spine label with black lettering and red rules, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed, tan end papers, tipped in duplicate spine label on rear end paper; Minimal shelf wear to edges and covers with slight wear to corners, spine label darken with age, rubbing on spine label with minor loss of lettering, small closed tear repaired at map lower hinge, prior owner pencil signature, Elizabeth Gray Potter, on front end paper. [References for 1839 edition, Cowan, 217, Graff 1377, Sloan-Volkmann… Read More

High Plains Press. Fine in Fine dustjacket. 2001. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Limited Edition - #30/50 collector's edition bound in special hardcover and Smyth sewn. Book is in FINE condition - bright boards and sound binding. Dust jacket is in FINE condition - bright, intact and whole. Book is signed by author on title page. Book includes a certificate of authenticity with a statement of limitation signed by the author.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author(s) .

Published by Bancroft in 1884. Third edition. A very good copy in maroon cloth.with foldout map and 19 plates. SIGNED: "Compliments of F. M. MURPHY U. S. commissioner Arizona- Worlds Exposition New Orleans LA April 18th 1885" with Sales Receipt from Dawson s Book Shop 1938.Murphy was president and founder of Prescott Bank, President of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad, commissioner of Arizona in 1885 when it was a territory.

Topeka, KS: J. F. Cummings, Printer to the State of Kansas , 1870. Dated the fourteenth day of September, 1870. " To the Sheriff of Any County, Kansas: Whereas requisition in due form has been made by the Governor of the State of Illinois of one John Randell a fugitive from justice, who stands charged with the crime of Forgery. Now Therefore, James M. Harvey (signature) Governor of the State of Kansas ....command you to apprehend, arrest and deliver said fugitive to the custody of John W. ? of the State of Illinois....". SIGNED at the bottom right, James M. Harvey and COUNTERSIGNED by the Secretary of State Thomas Moonlight. The warrant is Very Good, printed on this paper that has been backed with thicker construction paper at some point, written parts faded but mostly legible, with State Seal lower left, numered 33 top left, and with three engravings. James M. Harvey was the fifth Governor of Kansas, and served in the U.S. Senate: January 11, 1869, to January 13, 1873, serving the… Read More

San Francisco: California Historical Society, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. A classic work on early Spanish exploration of the West Coast of the United States, documented with extensive notes. 571 pages. Illustrated with maps. California Historical Society Special Publication No. 4. Howes US-iana, W11. Cowan and Cowan, Bibliography of the History of California, p. 666, "The ablest general work on this subject." First edition (trade issue; there was also a limited edition of 25 copies). A very good copy in blue cloth with bumped corners and light wear to the cloth. This copy is inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Voorhis School Compliments of H. R. Wagner", with the bookplate of Charles Brown Voorhis. The Voorhis School evolved into Cal Poly Pomona University. Uncommon signed.

Neosho. Missouri/ St. Louis : Missouri Land and Live Stock Company/ Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co No date, after 1881, circa mid-1880s to mid-1890s. Single Sheet, Folded, 16 1/2" x 16 3/4" folded 4 times to make a 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" brochure. Verso a single map - "Map of Christian & Stone Counties Missouri" measuring 16 1/2" x 16 3/4" Recto includes front and rear covers, 4 fold description of the two counties with terms of sale, and an 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" map - "Map showing the Railroads of Southwest Missouri already in operation in the vicinity of Christian and Stone Counties". Very Good, small tears at edges of folds, a 1" internal tear at fold. The Missouri Land & Live Stock Company (Limited, of Scotland) was in operation from 1882-1908. The Company bought 350,000 acres of land in SW Missouri in 1882 to use primarily for cattle grazing, playing a big role in the development of the cattle industry in the region. The purpose… Read More

Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1889. First Edition, First Printing. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. Original pictorial blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt. [viii], 141 pages with an index. 16 Illustrations from woodcuts plus a frontispiece and some in-text drawings. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Light wear to cloth, First Edition.. A scarce history and guide for visitors. Includes a chapter on Mountain Retreats and Seaside Resorts.  Written during the period when 'health seekers' began to descend on Southern California. It was the health benefit that first brought Holder here from Massachusetts. An avid outdoorsman he organized the sophisticated Valley Hunt Club in 188O. Ref: ROCQ 4622; Cowan, p.289; Walker, 115