Search Results: Colorado: Early History from Black Cat Hill Books

Boulder, CO The Book Lode, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; faint sunning to the blue-green background field of the backstrip and near the hinges (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); a couple of tiny, very mild scuffs at the middle of the backstrip; a former owner has inscribed an internet address at the copyright page; an errata sheet had been affixed to the inside of the front cover, but it has come loose and has been laid in, leaving an outline of glue residue where it had been affixed; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 154pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. The first schoolhouse in Boulder, Colorado, was built in 1860. During the next… Read More

Boulder, CO The Book Lode, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; small, faint scuff at the outside edge of the front panel; else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 154pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. The first schoolhouse in Boulder, Colorado, was built in 1860. During the next hundred years, the people of Boulder County established sixty-six school districts.

Garden City, NY Doubleday: Dolphin , 1954. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1954), probably a later printing, as there is no direct statement of First Edition. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows slight lean to the spine; the price has been removed from the upper corner of the front panel;, but the scar therefrom is barely discernible; a couple of faint creases to the backstrip which is also lightly dusted; the binding is secure; the text is clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.25 x 1.15 inches). 479 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10 ounces. First Edition Thus (1954), probably a later printing, as there is no direct statement of First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. David Sievert Lavender (1910 – 2003) was an American historian and writer who was one of the most prolific chroniclers of the American West. He published more than 40 books, including two novels, several children's books, and a memoir. Unlike his two prominent contemporaries, Bernard DeVoto… Read More

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 158pp. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone Photographs by Harry Hale Buckwalter. Foreward by Eric Paddock, Curator of Photography, Colorado Historical Society. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Filled with the black and white images taken by Harry Buckwalter of historic subjects in Colorado.

Westminster, CO Westminster Historical Society, 1993. Paperback First Edition (1993), unstated. First Edition (1993), unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; former owner's gift inscription at the title page; the binding isever so slightly cocked, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear, minor, unobtrusive imperfections, and a gift inscription. Bright and clean. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.65 inches). 256 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.6 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1984. Hardcover First Editiion (1984), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Editiion (1984), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine: shows a thin line very faint sunning to the top edge of the rear panel (none of the text or photographs thereon are affected, just the green background field is mildly blanched; some dusting to the top edge of the text block; a tick of wear to the lower front corner tip; the number '16' has been whited out at the half-title page and white-out has also been used to cover some other information which we cannot discern at the lower title page; the binding is square and remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and… Read More

Longmont, CO Book Lode, 1997. Paperback First Edition (1997), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1997), unstated. Near Fine in self-wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear only. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.25 inches). 130 pages. Liberally illustrated with vintage duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 9.3 ounces. Peak to Peak Series, No. 1. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Gunnison, CO B & B Printers, 1980 . Hardcover First Edition (1980), Third Printing (1988). INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows a pencil price partially erased at the upper corner of the front free endpaper and the binding is very slightly cocked off square, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. No discernible wear. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (10.9 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches). 472 pages. Bibliography, and an index. Liberally illustrated in color and black & white. Language: English. Weight: 55.8 ounces. Dark brown faux-leather binding with gilt… Read More

Denver, CO Linderman Company, 1927. Leather Bound Very Good: shows wear to the corner tips (the leather has worn through to expose the underlying board of several tips); lighter wear to the heads and heels of the backstrips; mild rubbing and scuffing to the panels, a hint of tanning to the text pages; the bindings are ever so slightly cocked off square but remain secure; the texts are clean. VOLUME 5: BIOGRAPHICAL IS NOT PRESENT. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the texts. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and numerous minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.5 x 7.35 inches). 1320 pages in the 3-Volume Histories. 743 Page Volume 4: Biographies. Language: English. Weight: 13 lbs, 7.3 ounces. Dark crimson cloth over boards with gilt titles and… Read More

Englewood, CO Westcliffe Publishers, 2002. Hardcover First Edition (2002), unstated in accordance with Westcliffe's customary practice. No subsequent printings noted. First Edition (2002), unstated in accordance with Westcliffe's customary practice. No subsequent printings noted. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows no flaws; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 4to. (10.3 x 12.4 x 0.75 inches). 128 pages. Profusely illutrated with vintage duotone photograpsh selected and edited from the Collections of the Colorado Historical Society by Mary Ann McNair. Decorated Endpapers.… Read More

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus (1980); Third Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: perfect, except that the outside edges of the panels want to curl up very slightly; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. (10.85 x 8.35 x 0.7 inches). 260 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone Photographs. Language: English. Weight: 26 ounces. First Edition Thus (1980); Third Printing. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Denver, CO Sundance Books, 1992. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1992], unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: The binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. The vinyl fitted DJ is "Like New". Overall, Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 352pp. Profusely illustrated with duotone and color photographs, maps, relief maps; newspaper clippings, advertisements, calling cards, etc. Hardback: Quarter Leatherette with pictorial Paper over Boards and clear vinyl platic fitted cover. Book is a wonderful collection of historical facts, pictures, and memorabilia. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Cripple Creek, CO Sunday River Productions. Video: VHS. One VHS Tape in Like New Condition, housed in a colorful Cardstock Slip case, also in Like New Condition. Overall, Like New. 78 Minutes. [Part I: La Veta Pass and The Moffat Line & Part II: The Joint Line, The Royal Gorge & Tennessee Pass]. Color. Video: VHS.

Boulder, CO Privately Printed, 2012. Paperback First Edition Thus (2012); unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the outside edges of the front panel and a hint of a crease near the upper front corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.6 x 7.5 x 0.45 inches). x, 153 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs. in color. A few vintage duotone photographs, maps, and drawings. Contributions by Harold Baxstrom, Gary Matlock, Mary Jane Schott. Language: English. Weight: 15.5 ounces. First… Read More

Longmont, CO Pilgrim's Process, 2004. Paperback First Edition Thus [2004], Second Printing. SIGNED AND DATED BY THE EDITOR. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large, Squarish 8vo. 567pp. Edited by William A. Weber. First Edition Thus [2004], Second Printing. Trade Paperback. Valley of the Second Sons provides a delightful insight into pioneer days in Colorado and of one of America's greatest naturalists, and a valuable look at a period when science and education were at their earliest stages in the pioneering days of the American West. Cockerell speaks to us as one galvanized by a passion for nature, beauty, and understanding. Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell (1866–1948) was an American zoologist, born at Norwood, England, and brother of Sydney Cockerell. He was educated at the… Read More