1st Edition: Early Days on the Line of the Colorado Midland Railway book Rare

Description: RARE 1st Edition: Early Days on the Line of the Colorado Midland Railway book This product is a rare first edition booklet titled Early Days on the Line of the Colorado Midland Railway, published by The Denver Litho. Co. around the 1890s. Measuring 9" x 11", the booklet features colorful pictorial boards on the front and back with Eight Chromolithographic images on paper; the front cover depicts an Indian holding a shield reading "Colorado Midland Railway," while the rear cover showcases a triangle inscribed "Pikes Peak Route." Both inside covers are adorned with vibrant illustrations of Native Americans set on boards. Contents: The booklet details the early history and culture along the Colorado Midland Railway route, including topics such as: Hunting and trapping in the far west. Historical figures and events, including General Ruxton, Pike's Expedition, and the Ute War. Insights into the livestock industry. Chromolithographic Images on paper: It includes 8 of the original 11 chromolithographic images, each with protective tissue paper (some wrinkled). Titles of the original images are: Trappers at Frying Pan River (missing). First Indian Agent Crossing the Grand at Grand Junction. Meeting at Manitou (missing). A Limited Train (Stagecoach) in Early Days. Rev. Marcus Whitman. An Indian Camp Scene (double-page fold-out). General Ruxton (missing). General Pike. Meeker Massacre. Mining. Broncho Breaking (sic). Condition: The covers, spine, and interior show signs of age and wear. Tissue paper preceding the illustrations is wrinkled; some illustrations have creases, age spots, and rough edges but remain intact. The front and rear boards exhibit visible age-related deterioration, though the content remains legible. Key Bibliographic Details: Title: Early Days on the Line of the Colorado Midland Railway Publisher: The Denver Litho. Co., Denver Publication Date: Circa 1890

Price: 875 USD

Location: Oceanside, California

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