H757  BASINS OF SILVER: THE STORY OF SILVERTON, COLORADO’S LAS ANIMAS MINING DISTRICT by Eric Twitty, 2007. This area was the scene of the first two mineral rushes to the San Juan Mountains which included the first hard rock mine and ore treatment mill. The first and the longest aerial tramways were built here, which helped to further the inaugural practices of mining low grade ore. Filled with photographs and illustrations, soft cover. $32.95 postpaid.

MP28  1903 MAP OF THE SAN JUAN TRIANGLE (With Revisions) In the years around 1900 Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado, produced a half dozen or so maps of the San Juan Mining area. All of these are now exceedingly rare! The publisher of this map has compiled two of these maps from 1903 and 1905 into a large (33” x 37”) single edition, added their own details (such as the location of towns), compiled a detailed sixty-two page index to make it easy to find the mines and enhanced the color.  This map and index is handy for locating the approximately 5,000 mines in the Telluride-Ouray-Silverton and Ouray region. The map can also be used in reverse – to discover the names of unknown San Juan mines. The index also includes the interesting advertisements from the original version. This map comes folded along with the sixty-two pages index. $25.95 postpaid. 

H638  ROCKHOUNDING WYOMING by Kenneth Lee Graham, 1996. The author introduces you to a fascinating treasure hunt for those seeking jade, agate, bloodstone, fossils, fluorite, or other precious stones. Each description provides detailed information complete with maps on how to find the remote as well as popular digs, what will be found, etc. 158 pages, maps, photos, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. 

H469  IMAGES OF AMERICA: TELLURIDE by Elizabeth Barbour, 2006. Telluride’s golden era was in the 1890s when it was known as the “City of Gold.” It survived the silver crash that followed the repeal of the Sherman Act in 1893-just one display of its resiliency. How many millions of dollars were made in gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and other rich bounty is incalculable, but no one argues the extraordinary quality and seemingly endless quantity of the hard-rock ores of the area. 127 pages, excellent photos, bibliography, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.

H333  MINERAL POINT: A HISTORY by George Fiedler, 1986. A really interesting book that covers the mining history and settlement of the Cornish in this mining town in Southwestern Wisconsin. 216 pages, photos, addendum of recent history, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid. 

H629  SOUTH CROFTY MINE: A HISTORY by J.A. Buckley, 1997. South Crofty is the sole surviving tin mine in Cornwall. Every change in the condition and fortunes of the mining industry has been reflected in the history of South Crofty over the past three hundred years. South Crofty’s survival is due to the skill and tenacity of its workforce and the strength and persistence of its lodes. 208 pages, great color and b&w photos, soft cover. $31.95 pp. (Two available)

H610  GEM TRAILS OF NEW MEXICO by James R. Mitchell, 2001. Divided into four geographic regions, detailed maps, driving directions, descriptive text and helpful rockhounding tips lead rockhounds to  more than 100 locations throughout the state. 238 pages, color and b&w photos, glossary, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. 

ROCKS & MINERALS – I have obtained a limited number of the following special Michigan article issues. These copies are getting difficult to obtain, so if you need any issues, order now! All issues have excellent color photos and a well written text. The following publications are mailed to you postpaid. Enjoy! 

RM9   THE CLIFF, AMERICA’S FIRST NATIVE COPPER MINE – November/December, 1996.  $15.95 

RM10  A KEWEENAW ADVENTURE: SPECIMEN MINING AT THE CALEDONIA MINE; ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN – March/April, 1997.  $15.95  

RM11  COPPER-BEARING CONGLOMERATE LODES OF THE MICHIGAN COPPER COUNTRY – May/June, 2001.  $15.95  

RM12  NEWS FROM THE KEWEENAW PART 2 – RECENT MINERAL FINDS IN MICHIGAN,S COPPER COUNTRY – November/December, 2002.  $15.95

RM13  THE OCCURRENCE OF PORCELANEOUS DATOLITE IN MICHIGAN’S LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER DISTRICT: PART I NORTHERN KEWEENAW COUNTY AND ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK – May/June 2003.  $15.95

RM14  HISTORY AND MINERALOGY OF THE INDIANA MINE, ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN – Sept/Oct, 2003. $17.95

RM15  THE OCCURRENCE OF PORCELANEOUS DATOLITE IN MICHIGAN’S LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER DISTRICT: PART 2 – SOUTHERN KEWEENAW, HOUGHTON AND ONTONAGON COUNTIES, MICHIGAN – May/June, 2005.  $15.95

H528  CRIPPLE CREEK BONANZA: FROM GOLD TO GAMBLING by Chet Cunningham, 2000. CRIPPLE CREEK BONANZA shows the booms and busts, the stock deals and the millionaires, the gamblers, the madams, the big labor strikes, mining, etc. 218 pages, photos, index, soft cover. Very interesting book! $15.95 postpaid. 

H606  GEM TRAILS OF ARIZONA by James R. Mitchell, 2001. This book provides detailed text describing where to go and what to look for at each site. Maps for each site pinpointing the best supplies of specimens, photographs depicting the collecting areas and a full-color photographic portfolio of spectacular Arizona gems. You will find this to be an invaluable reference as it covers more than 90 collection sites. 223 pages, color & black & white photos, glossary, soft cover. $13.95 postpaid. 

H379   SILVERTON THEN & NOW (Revised Edition) by Allan G. Bird, 1999. This interesting book provides the reader with a pictorial journey through Silverton, Colorado from 1874 to 1922 and beyond. 198 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. 

H161  A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON by D.B. Barton, 1978. This, the first book devoted solely to the history of the copper mines of the West of England, traces the development of the industry from its pioneer Elizabethan days through the years of greatness, from 1750 to 1850, when Cornwall dominated the world’s copper market. 96 pages, photos, map, soft cover. $15.95 postpaid. (Three available) 

H2      CORNISH MINING UNDERGROUND by J.A. Buckley, 1993. Few collections of photographs have so captured the atmosphere of a way of life long past, such as the photographs in this book taken by J.C. Burrow. Photos of great mines, massive excavations, mining techniques and machinery. Photographs were taken between 1893 and 1910. Soft cover. $8.95 postpaid. 

H518  TO THE PIKE’S PEAK GOLD FIELDS 1859 edited by LeRoy R. Hafen, 2004. Danger, hardship and isolation could not turn back the tide of men and women who thirsted for yellow metal. The Pike’s Peak gold rush of 1859 attracted as many gold seekers as the more famous California gold rush of the previous decade. In this book, the author has collected invaluable Pike’s Peak gold rush diaries chronicling the struggles, dreams, and heartaches of those who traveled the overland routes to untold riches. 320 pages, illustrations, map, soft cover. $20.95 postpaid.

 H613  GEM TRAILS OF PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY by Scott & Karenne Snow, 2000. More than 50 sites are presented with directions, rockhounding tips, descriptive text, maps and numerous color & b&w photos, 167 pages, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. 

In response to numerous requests for Alaskan mining books, I offer the following selection. Enjoy! Please add $2.50 to your order to cover shipping for any quantity of the following Alaskan books ordered.

H123  WHERE TO PROSPECT FOR GOLD IN ALASKA WITHOUT GETTING SHOT by Ron Wendt, 1996. This is the most comprehensive guide to the Alaskan goldfields in print. This book has got everything from maps, locations, historical mining past, state and federal information, etc. A best selling Alaska book! There are over 150 sites identified in this unique book. Photos, maps, soft cover. $11.95 

H681  PROSPECTING & MINING ADVENTURES IN ALASKA by Ron Wendt, 2005. After spending nearly a half century in Alaska, and probably 40 of these years in the mining industry, the author looks back and reflects on his experiences. Photos, soft cover. $10.95 

H405  HATCHER PASS GOLD by Ron Wendt, 1992. An historical and geological guide to a popular old mining location situated in the Talkeetna Mountains. Once home to hundreds of hard rock gold miners who mined over 600,000 ounces of gold. Maps, photos, soft cover. $9.95  

H968  PETERSVILLE GOLD by Stephan Capper (Compiled by Ron Wendt), 2002. Petersville Gold is a compilation of 1913 USGS report on mining in the area and covers creeks like: Cache, Rambler, Willow, Mills, Thunder, Twin, etc. The book also cover the Yentna River district. Rare and out-of-print mining information can be found in this book. Photos, maps, soft cover. $9.95 

H969  YUKON RIVER GOLD by Ron Wendt, 2002. Take a trip with a prospecting group as they float for one month through the Alaska & Yukon wilderness seeking adventure with gold pans and rifles, as they explore ghost towns and prospect for gold. Photos, soft cover. $10.95 

H970  WISEMAN CHANDALAR GOLD Ron Wendt, 1997. Early information dating back to 1898 on the Koyukuk River drainage. Some large nuggets came from this remote region, as large as 148 ounces. Early gold mining history of this region in the heart of the Brooks Range. Photos, maps, soft cover. $9.95 

H971  GEOLOGY OF THE KNIK MATANUSKA DISTRICT by Kenneth K. Landes, (1927 Report) 2005. The area described in this report lies between Knik and Matanuska Rivers in south central Alaska. These rivers flow westward and converge as they enter Knick Arm, a branch of Cook Inlet. Owing to this convergence the region studied has a triangular outline. Maps, photos, soft cover. $8.95 

H972  BEACH PLACERS OF ALASKA: GEOLOGICAL & MINING HISTORY by Ron Wendt, 2003.  Probably the most familiar beach placer was the famed “beaches of Nome”, on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. Though the Nome beaches were very rich, there were other smaller beach deposits that attracted gold prospectors, including placers: Cape Yakataga, Kodiak, Sand Point and other small beach deposits in Prince William Sound. Maps, photos, soft cover. $9.95 

H973  LOST GOLD MINES & GHOST TOWNS OF ALASKA by Ron Wendt, 1998. An exciting look into missing gold mines, along with Alaska ghost towns. In celebration of 100 years of the Alaska Gold Rush. Maps, photos, soft cover. $11.95 

H974  CIRCLE GOLDFIELDS by Ron Wendt, 1997. A USGS compilation of old mining reports dating back to 1893 when gold was first discovered in this district. Creeks covered include: Deadwood, Mastodon, Mammoth, Porcupine, Independence, Crooked, Portage, Eagle and many more. Maps, photos, charts. Rare mining information! $9.95 

H975  NELCHINA GOLD by Ron Wendt, 1997. A rare look at the Nelchina goldfields of 1913, this book offers a glimpse of unique gold mining history in the upper Matanuska Valley and reveals hard to get information on early mining history on the creeks like Caribou, Alfred, Albert & Squaw and many more. Maps, photos, soft cover. $9.95 

H406  FORTYMILE GOLD by L.M. Prindle & J.B. Mertie. (Reprinted by Ron Wendt, 1995) A USGS reprint of portions of geological survey reports which date back to 1905. Covers early gold mining history in Alaska’s oldest, continuously mined gold district. Famous large nuggeted creeks like Jack Wade, Franklin, Napoleon are covered along with Chicken Creek and many others from the area including those from Eagle. Maps, soft cover. $9.95 

H976  A RECONNAISSANCE OF A PART OF PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND AND THE COPPER RIVER DISTRICTS, ALASKA, IN 1898 by F.C. Schrader. (Reprinted by Ron Wendt) 2005. The field work on which the report is mainly based upon was done during the summer of 1898 while the author was attached as a geologist to the Copper River Alaskan Military Expedition No. 2 in command of Capt. W.R. Abercrombie. Maps, soft cover. $8.95 

H438  FAIRBANKS GOLD – A reprint of portions from USGS bulletins 1905 - 1914. Reprinted 1996. The richest active mining district in Alaska yielded over 8 million ounces of gold since 1902. Information covers geological occurrences and gold mining history pertinent to the area. Rare mining information, long out-of-print dates from 1905 to 1914. This is a condensed overview of the Fairbanks area mining. Maps, soft cover. $9.95 

H977  BEDROCK PROSPECTING IN ALASKA by Ron Wendt, 1997. How to work northern bedrock. What to look for, bedrock is where the best gold can be found. It concentrates and improves the odds of more gold production with less material to process. Photos, soft cover. $8.95 

H978  THE IDITAROD GOLDFIELD Compiled and edited by Ron Wendt, 2005. Gold was first discovered in the Iditarod district on Otter Creek late in 1908 by W.A. Dikeman and John Beaton. During the following summer a number of prospectors who had learned of  the discovery came into the district from other parts of Alaska. The first systematic development was begun during the winter of 1909-10. Maps, photos, soft cover. $11.95  

H439  ALASKA GOLD: A PROSPECTORS GUIDE by Ron Wendt, 1995. Alaska Gold is a first hand, how-to book on successful recreation gold mining in Alaska. This book covers every aspect of Alaska prospecting from panning gold to suction dredging, metal detecting, sluicing, gold recovery, rules & regulations, etc. Illustrations, maps, soft cover. $10.95 

H414  KENAI PENINSULA GOLD (Reprinted by Ron Wendt), 1995. A USGS reprint of portions of geological reports dating back from 1907 to 1933. Rare mining and geology reports on the Kenai goldfields, Kenai Peninsula is one of the most popular areas in Alaska for recreation gold miners and rockhounds. Maps, illustrations, s.c. $9.95 

H150  ALASKA NUGGET DETECTING by Ron Wendt, 1996. Alaska and the Yukon have many unusual geological occurrences. It’s important to learn about the geology in these areas to determine what type of minerals might effect detector performance. All recommendations will be listed in this book to help you in your search for Alaska gold. Maps, soft cover. $9.95 

H440  GOLD PROSPECTING ALONG THE YUKON RIVER by Ron Wendt, 1993. A month of gold prospecting along the Yukon River brings adventure to a group of modern day gold prospectors from the early Gold Rush days of Alaska and the Yukon. Map, illustrations, soft cover. $11.95 (Only 2 available) 

 C/S   COPPER/SILVER HALFBREEDS – I have a very limited number of small attractive copper/silver specimens from Keweenaw County, Michigan. Each specimen is displayed in a 1” diameter plastic gem box. Sizes vary and there might be one or two specimens in each box depending upon the size. These are nice! $21.00 each postpaid. 

MS1  COPPER ORE – CALEDONIA MINE, ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN. This specimen measures approximately 6” wide x 4 ½” high x 3/8” thick. A mix of green epidote  and copper. This specimen is loaded with copper and will display well. A neat specimen! $37.00 postpaid. (One available) 

H837  IMAGES OF AMERICA: DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA 1876-1976 by Bev Pechan & Bill Groethe, 2005. Originally called Deadwood Gulch, this was one lively gold camp! Includes neat old photos of the Homestake Mine. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid. 

H380  THE GOLD OF THE ORTIZ MOUNTAINS: A STORY OF NEW MEXICO AND THE WEST’S FIRST MAJOR GOLD RUSH by William Baxter, 2004. The Ortiz gold rush began quietly, almost in secret, but it grew until a tenth of the entire population of the province were digging for gold in these mountains. This richly textured book gives an in-depth view of one of the most historic mining districts in the United States. 154 pages, illustrations, index, soft cover. $18.95 postpaid. 

C&H  CALUMET & HECLA CRUSHED COPPER ORE SAMPLES – These test samples are rarely seen today! The copper ore was crushed in different sizes so metallurgical tests could be performed in C&H’s laboratory. The ore samples are stored in round wooden containers approximately 1 7/8” dia. x 1 ¼” high with cover on. A code number is written on each box. The wood containers are really neat! $17.95 postpaid. (Two available) 

US6  USED BOOK - BRITISH INVESTMENTS AND THE AMERICAN MINING FRONTIER 1860-1901 by Clark C. Spence, 1995. This significant study offers information on the British investors who brought capital to America’s mining industry in the late nineteenth century. 288 pages, index, bibliography, s.c. like new. $30.00 pp.  

H718  THE ELUSIVE POCKET GOLD OF SOUTH WESTERN OREGON by Tom Bohmker, 2005. This book contains 83 pages and includes many illustrations of underground workings; geologic conditions forming high grade gold deposits are included with technical knowledge into this excellent book. This valuable information is interwoven with history, accounts of “old time” pocket hunters and stories of interest to the arm chair historian. Illustrations, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid. 

H984  LAKE SUPERIOR ROCK PICKER’S GUIDE by Kevin Gauthier & Bruce Mueller, 2007. An informative book covering what you can find and where you can find it along Lake Superior. Includes both color and black & white photos. 103 pages, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid. 

H936  LAKE MICHIGAN ROCK PICKER’S GUIDE by Bruce Mueller & Kevin Gauthier, 2006. The authors provide excellent information about the geology of the Lake Michigan area, along with a description of what can be collected, including gold & diamonds. Lots of color and black & white photos. 80 pages, soft cover. $17.95 postpaid. 

CAP  COPPER ASSAY PLUG/INGOT – Hurley Smelter, Hurley just South of the Chino Mine near Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico. Approx 1 3/8” dia. Shaped like a round tent. The top comes to a point. A copper core sample has been removed from the bottom side. Weighs approx. 3 ¼ ounces. Excellent condition, $22.00 postpaid. 

H982  NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MICHIGAN’S COPPER COUNTRY by Hoagland, Nordberg & Reynolds, 2007. The essays in this volume represent some of the best recent scholarship on the history, industries, culture and people of this copper mining corner of the United States. Large size, 180 pages, photos, maps, soft cover. $22.00 pp. 

H96   THE NATURE OF GOLD: AN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH by Kathryn Morse, 2003. “A wonderfully compelling account of what it actually felt like to pack up and head for the Yukon.” The author is a superb storyteller! 290 pages, photos, index, hard cover, d.j. $29.95 pp. (Two available) 

H670  BLOWN TO BITS IN THE MINE: A HISTORY OF MINING & EXPLOSIVES IN THE UNITED STATES by Eric Twitty, 2001. This book charts the evolution of the use of explosives for mining and quarrying in North America from the Industrial Revolution into the twentieth century. A popular book! 220 pages, over 150 photos & illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket. $32.95 postpaid.

What’s Hot? In past Newsletters, the following books were top sellers!

H961  AGATES: TREASURES OF THE EARTH by Pabian, Jackson, Tandy, and Cromartie, 2006. 192 pages, photos, index, hard cover. $37.95 postpaid.

H959  ROCK BURSTS IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER MINES KEWEENAW POINT, MICHIGAN by W.R. Crane, 1929. Reprinted 2007. 43 pages, black & white photos, soft cover. $10.95 postpaid.

H965  GHOST TOWN MAPS: A GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC TOWNS OF THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA by Dale Baity, 2006. Large size, 73 pages, soft cover. $33.00 postpaid.

MI  MARQUETTE IRON MINING PARTNERSHIP REPUBLIC, MICHIGAN (No author or date) A neat publication full of color photos. Mining operations at the mine located in Republic. Michigan began in 1871. Cleveland – Cliffs Iron Company acquired the mine in 1914. The mine is now shut-down. Soft cover. $7.95 pp. (Limited qty.)

FLOAT MOHAWKITE – Float mohawkite is scarce. The specimens listed below were found in fields in Keweenaw County, Michigan. These specimens of solid mohawkite have areas of the float mohawkite polished to contrast with the oxidized green surfaces. Very sharp! Mohawkite is mainly a copper-arsenic compound. It also contains cobalt, silver, nickel and iron.

EP  EAGLE PROJECT: DEAD RIVER BASIN, MARQUETTE COUNTY, MICHIGAN CORE SAMPLE – The core sample is mounted on a black color base, approximately 4” long x 2 ½” wide. This is a copper sulfide, approximately 3% nickel and 3% copper. These are quite scarce. $37.00 postpaid. (Two available)

H400A TAILINGS FROM THE GOLDEN WEST by Miles J. Mitchell, 1968. The rich gold discoveries detailed in this book will inspire the reader to seek out new gold deposits, armed with the geologic clues included in these pages. Includes chapters on Arizona Gold, The Lost Dutchman Mine, The Mother Lode, Klamath Channel Gold, etc. 176 pages, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.

H325  GOLD PANNER’S GUIDE TO THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA by Tom Bohmker, 2005. This new edition of the 1978 favorite, until now long out-of-print, has additional new chapters on understanding mine geology and use of metal detectors for surface gold detection. Eight maps detail placer mining areas, location of major hard rock lode mines, as well as text with gold rush to 1930s to modern mining history as well as prospecting instructions. 65 pages, maps, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.

H989  TRAMWAY TITAN: BYRON RIBLET, WIRE ROPE & WESTERN RESOURCE TOWNS by Martin J. Wells, 2007. This is a history of mining in British Columbia, the Northwest States and Alaska. It is coupled with the story of Byron Riblet, one of North America’s least known, but most prolific inventors. Working out of Spokane, Washington, he pioneered for the mining industry the use of reliable aerial cableways or tramways, first in British Columbia and then around the world and later for the ski industry. 350 pages, photos, diagrams, illustrations, appendix, bibliography, index, soft cover. $34.95 postpaid.

H880  THE WOLF SAFETY LAMP COMPANY: AN ILLUMINATING HISTORY Taken from Golden Years of Sheffield, 2000. An interesting publication about this world famous safety lamp manufacturer. Large size, full of black & white photos. $19.00 postpaid. (One available)

H144  GOLD GAMBLE by Roberta Martin Starry, 2003. An exciting historical account of the gold mining days in the Rand District of California’s upper Mojave Desert. 164 pages, 71 historical photos, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

H986  ROCKHOUNDING EASTERN NEW YORK & NEARBY NEW ENGLAND by Zabriskie, 2006. Mineral and fossil collecting sites located with maps, directions and the specimens  found at each location. 60 pages, photos, soft cover. $11.95 postpaid.

H985  THE PLANK ROAD AND THE FIRST RAILROAD by Robert D. Dobson, 2007. An interesting book that covers the Plank Road and Iron Mountain Rail Road. Great information on Michigan’s iron mines and the  transporting of iron ore in the 1800s. 128 pages, photos, appendix that covers the history of several mines, soft cover. $18.95 pp.

ROPES GOLD MINE ORE SPECIMENS – The Ropes Gold Mine is located near Ishpeming, Michigan and was formed in 1881 by Julius Ropes. The mine most recently operated in the 1980s by Callahan Mining Corporation. The mine is now closed. These attractive specimens come from a historic gold mine! The cross-section specimens show the quartz, pyrite, and serpentine marble. I have the following specimens available.

RG1  This specimen is approximately 11” long x 6” wide x 5/16” thick. Nice display piece! $49.00 postpaid.

H66  MICHIGAN GOLD MINING IN THE UPPER PENINSULA by Daniel Fountain, 1992. Here is the only complete history of Upper Michigan’s gold mines. The glitter of gold created an era when a few determined prospectors searched the rugged hills and forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the valuable mineral. Details more than 75 gold mining ventures. Covers gold mining from the 1840s to modern mining. A book that should be on your book shelf! 163 pages, photos, illustrations, index, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.

US11 USED BOOK – ON THE QUARTZ KERATOPHYRE AND ASSOCIATED ROCKS OF THE NORTH RANGE OF THE BARABOO BLUFFS by Samuel Weidman, 1895. The rock material of the Baraboo Bluffs is mainly of bedded quartzite, over whose upturned edges lie horizontal beds of sandstone and conglomerate, capping and flanking the ranges. Color map, thin section photographs, soft cover, (Covers have tears on r.h. side, otherwise a good copy. Very scarce! $32.00 postpaid. (One available)

EE1  COLLECTION OF 14 ISSUES OF THE EXPLOSIVE ENGINEER 1969-78. The Explosive Engineer was published by Hercules Incorporated. Each issue is full of photos. All copies are in very good condition. Sale Price $45.00 postpaid. (One available)

L3  CATALOGUE OF THE STAR, GLOBE AND EAGLE MINER’S LAMPS (Reprint) These lamps were manufactured by George Anton and Brothers. Excellent illustrations, soft cover. $10.95 postpaid. (Two available)

PW  MICHIGAN IRON SESQUICENTENNIAL PAPER WEIGHT – An antiqued sesquicentennial coin with the Lake Superior iron ore scene is mounted on a polished marble base. A neat collector’s item! $21.95 pp. (One available)

US12 USED BOOK – PREHISTORIC COPPER MINING IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION by Drier & DuTemple, 1965. Very scarce! 214 pages, line drawings, hard cover, very good condition. $85.00 pp. (One available)

RG1  CALLAHAN MINING CORPORATION 1988 ANNUAL REPORT. Contains information on the Ropes Gold Mine which was located near Ishpeming, Michigan. Nice collector’s item! $12.00 postpaid.

RG2  CALLAHAN MINING CORPORATION 1990 ANNUAL REPORT. This report also contains excellent information on the Ropes Gold Mine. $12.00 postpaid.

AHM ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MARCH, 1985 – LORE & LEGEND GHOST TOWNS & LOST MINES. An excellent text along with color & black & white photos. Large size, soft cover. !4.95 postpaid. (Limited quantity) 

S84  SKILLINGS MINING REVIEW VOLUME 84 No. 4 JANUARY 28, 1995. FLAMBEAU MINING STARTING SECONF FULL CALENDAR YEAR OF OPERATING ONE OF THE WORLD’S HIGHER GRADE COPPER/GOLD MINES AT LADYSMITH, WISCONSIN. Color photos, very limited quantity. $12.95 postpaid. 

H912  WHEN SILVER WAS KING: ARIZONA’S FAMOUS 1880s SILVER KING MINE by Jack San Felice, 2000. Uncover the intriguing history of the Silver King Mine that enabled the settlement of the Central Arizona Territory in the 1870s. A comprehensive study of one of the most famous mines in Arizona and the early west. 371 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $26.95 postpaid.

AZM  ARIZONA USGS TOPO MAPS – Collection of 11 maps folded, in 7 ½” quadrangle or 15” quad. All maps are in original envelopes and are in very good condition. Lot of 11 maps. $20.00 postpaid.

HGM  HISTORY OF HOMESTAKE GOLD MINE 1876 TO PRESENT by Lin Carr, 1994. A neat book that covers the history, geology, milling process, assaying, refining, etc. 60 pages, photos, s.c., o.p. $20.00 (One available)

GDL  GUYS DROPPER CARBIDE LAMP – This is a very nice all brass lamp. Approx. 3 ¾” high with a 2 ¼” dia. brass reflector, rubber grip on the bottom of the lamp, spade mount. Very good condition. $55.00 pp. (One available)

 H512  DEATH VALLEY IN 49 by William Lewis Manly. Reprint of the 1894 book. This book has leather like covers and was published by “Time-Life”. There are several mentions of the author’s mining experiences from Mineral Point, Wisconsin to California. A fascinating book! 498 pages, photos. $30.00 postpaid. (Two available)