Pike's Peak Gold

Las Vegas NV: Effective Graphics, 2000. Deluxe Limited Edition (#134 of 250) flask collector reference/history book. 228 pages. Profusely illustrated with color and b&w photographs, drawings, maps, etc. Dedicated to Zebulon Montgomery Pike who made the first hike and to the "old timers" . . . those heroic 59'ers who gave fame to Pike's name; and other "persons of old," and seekers of gold whose story herein is but partially told - and - All Collectors of Pike's Peak Flasks. The history of Pike's Peak from Pike's early explorations, the discovery of gold in 1859, mining history and the development of Denver and other cities along the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Provides excerpts from the reports of Libeus Barney and Dr. Joseph Clark, and a history of private coinage paper money from the area. Contains extensive section on Eatwell's collection of Pike's Peak glass flasks. Hardbound in padded brown leather covers with gilt titles. Pictorial endpapers (of Pikes Peak Flask collection). Protective dust jacket. Book slips inside colorful pictorial case which matches the dust jacket. Slight corner bumps and scuffs to slipcase. BRAND NEW - NEVER READ!. Signed by Authors. Limited/Numbered. Leather. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.