SPECIAL – VERY SCARCE - MINER’S CANARY CAGE – This unique canary cage measures approximately 6 ¼” long x 4 ¾” wide x 6” high and is made from wood. Each rail is approx. 5” high x 1/8” dia. There is a water container attached to one of the side rails. Two perches for the bird to stand on  are attached to the side rails and cover the width of the cage. Very good condition. Mailed to you postpaid and insured. $175.00. (One available)

H1057  THE TRAIL OF GOLD AND SILVER: MINING IN COLORADO, 1859-2009 by Duane A. Smith, 2009. In this book, the author details Colorado’s mining saga-a story that stretches from the beginning of the gold and silver mining rush in the mid-nineteenth century into the twenty-first century. 320 pages, black & white photographs, index, hard cover. $29.95 pp.

H1058  ORES TO METALS: THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMELTING INDUSTRY by James E. Fell Jr., 2009. This comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado, originally published in 1979 is now in paperback with a new preface by the author. Packed with fascinating statistics and mining data, ORES TO METALS details the people, technologies, and business decisions that have shaped the smelting industry in the Rockies. 368 pages, photographs, map, line drawings, index, soft cover. $30.95 pp.

H771  MINING AMONG THE CLOUDS: THE MOSQUITO RANGE AND THE ORIGINS OF COLORADO’S SILVER BOOM by Harvey N. Gardiner, 2002. The author examines what one reporter dubbed “aerial” mining-silver mining at such high altitudes that the miners were literally working among the clouds. In the summer of 1871, two prospectors ventured high up Mount Bross in Colorado’s Mosquito Range. There they discovered an outcropping of silver ore in blue limestone. An unprecedented find, it set off strike after strike in Park County. Thus began the silver boom that gave rise to Leadville, laying the foundation for Colorado’s Silver Decade. 132 pages, photographs, soft cover. $15.95 pp.

H780  NO ONE AILING EXCEPT A PHYSICIAN: MEDICINE IN THE MINING WEST, 1848-1919 by Duane A. Smith & Ronald C. Brown. 2001. Here is an interesting book that presents a detailed analysis of the ailments that confronted the miners and the methods with which they and their doctors attempted to “cure” them. The occupational hazards of mining with its strenuous labor and exposure to the elements contributed to the miners’ vulnerability to disease and injury. 160 pages, photos, hard cover. $38.95 pp.

WHAT’S HOT? IN PAST NEWSLETTERS THE FOLLOWING BOOKS WERE TOP SELLERS!

H925  OURAY & SAN MIGUEL MINING 1882-83 by William Weston, 2006. 164 pages, 45 photographs and illustrations, map, soft cover. $14.95 pp.

H547  MINING THE HARD ROCK by John Marshall, 1998. A well written book that covers the world of hard rock mining in the historic Silverton San Juans in Colorado. Large size, 200 pages, 400 pictures, hard cover. $37.95 pp.

V63  DVD – GOING FOR THE GOLD: THE STORY OF THE PHOENIX MINE IN COLORADO. The Phoenix Gold Mine was located in Idaho Springs, Colorado. $17.95 pp.

H940  ANCIENT MINING ON THE SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR by Charles Whittlesey, 1863 (Reprint, 2006) Large size, map, excellent sketches of copper implements. $10.95 pp.

V65  DVD – HOMESTAKE: THE LEGEND AND LEGACY – 2 DVD set. Wow! This is the complete history of the famous South Dakota Homestake Mine with plenty of underground mining scenes. Takes the viewer right up to the closing of the mine. Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes in length. 2 DVD set mailed to you postpaid. $25.95.

V66  DVD – HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY – Includes: THE OPEN CUT; WHERE HOMESTAKE HISTORY BEGAN; NEW GOLD RECOVERY METHODS AT HOMESTAKE IN 1901. $17.95 pp.

V67  DVD – HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY – Includes: RECLAMATION OF RED-X-MINE; HOMESTAKE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM; FIRST TIMBER SALE IN THE UNITED STATES in 1898. $17.95 pp.

V68  DVD – THE YEARS OF STEAM: THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN RAILROADS. Explore the rise and fall of America’s steam trains, from the glory days of the 1920s to their final twilight in the 1870s. Four chapters – THE GOLDEN AGE, THE YEARS OF TRANSITION, (parts 1 & 2), and TWILIGHT OF STEAM. Over four hours on one DVD. $21.95 pp. (Only 3 available)

H1065 AMBER: JEWELRY, ART, AND SCIENCE by Nancy Hopp, 2009. Take a trip through the ages and the world to uncover a unique stone with amazing properties. The easy-to-read format and over 320 color photographs and drawings make this book both informative and appealing. Large size, 160 pages, 324 color photos, soft cover. $32.99 pp.

H1066  BABY DOE TABOR: THE MAD WOMAN IN THE CABIN by Judy Nolte Temple, 2008. Baby Doe Tabor left a record of her madness in a set of writings she called her “Dreams and Visions.” These were discovered after her death, but never studied in detail-until now. The author retells Lizzie’s story with greater accuracy than any previous biographer and reveals a story more heart breaking than the legend, giving voice to the woman behind the myth. 280 pages, illustrations, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

H735  RICHES TO RUST: A GUIDE TO MINING IN THE OLD WEST by Eric Twitty, 2002. Written in a way that it can be useful in understanding the processes involved in mining and milling in the nineteenth century in the United States. 390 pages, over 225 illustrations, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

H1062  CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND ADVENTURES – A GUIDE TO CAVES, MINES AND LAVA TUBES by Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez, 2009. If you’re looking for an “off the beaten path” way to explore California, this is the perfect book for you! Complete with directions, tips and tongue-in-cheek notes. 220 pages, photos, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

2010 CALENDAR – 2010 CALENDAR OF FINE AGATES AND JASPERS. This calendar has become the most popular calendar that I have sold! Twelve 8 ½” x 11” full-color photographs of exceptional examples of favorite agates and jaspers desired by collectors. Mailed to you postpaid. $13.95

H197  GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION by Gene LeBerge. Originally published in 1994. Considered one of the classic geologic areas in the world and containing some of the oldest rocks on the continent, the Lake Superior region is one of the most interesting areas in North America. This is one of the best books that you will find on this important mining region. 313 pages, 200 photos, maps, illustrations, soft cover. $24.00 pp.

MICHIGAN COPPER MINING POSTCARDS

The following postcards are quite scarce and I have only one copy of each!

PC1  “JUST UP” QUINCY MINING COMPANY SHAFT NO. 2 HANCOCK, MICHIGAN

Shows miners arriving from underground. Black & white, copyright 1905 by Rotograph Co. $12.00 pp.

PC2  TAMARACK SHAFT NO. 2  CALUMET, MICHIGAN – Circa 1909. Black & white. Nice view of the mine shaft house. $12.00 pp.

PC3  “A MODERN SHAFT HOUSE, QUINCY MINE NO. 2” – Color. $10.00 pp.

PC4  NORTH KEARSARGE MINE NO. 1 SHAFT – Circa 1911. Black & white. Shows miners outside of mine shaft with railroad tracks. (Moore & Gibson Co.) $12.00 pp.

PC6  MINERS AT WORK UNDERGROUND – Circa 1908. (A.C. Bosselman & Co.) Shows two miners drilling underground. $10.00 pp.

PC7  QUINCY MINE SHAFT HOUSE NO. 1 HANCOCK, MICHIGAN – Circa approx. 1910. Color. Several great views of the mine buildings. $12.00 pp.

PC8  ONE MILE UNDERGROUND COPPER COUNTRY, MICHIGAN – Circa approx. 1910. (Chas. H. Werner & Sons Co.) Neat underground view showing three miners drilling. $12.00 pp.

PC9  AHMEEK MINE – Black & white photo card. Shows mine shaft house plus several other buildings. $12.00 pp.

PC10 MASS COPPER ON TRAM CAR AT ARCADIAN COPPER MINE – Black & white photo card. Circa 1958. $10.00 pp.

PC11 QUINCY HILL AND QUINCY SMELTER – Color. (Detroit Publishing Co.) Excellent view of the smelter complex. $10.00 pp.

PC12 POURING COPPER – Color. (Detroit Publishing Co.) Neat view of three men pouring copper into ingots. $12.00 pp.

PC14 UNDERGROUND IN A COPPER MINE – Color. (E. C. Kropp Co.) Nice view of miners and equipment underground. $10.00 pp.

V53  DVD – RHODOCHROSITE: RED TREASURE OF THE ROCKIES: THE STORY OF THE SWEET HOME MINE. Interviews with key people, historic photographs, graphics and computer animations help this video document the story of the Sweet Home Mine from its beginning as a modest 1870s silver mine, through the decades of ups and downs, until its eventual rebirth as a world renowned source of beautiful Rhodochrosite crystals. Cameras go inside the Sweet Home Mine to bring you up-close mining action. A “super” DVD! $25.95 pp.

H1059 COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE FLUORITE GROUP by Arvid Eric Pasto, 2009. Dedicated exclusively to one of the most collected minerals. Includes descriptions of fluorite’s physical, chemical, and optical properties. Also describes global localities where fluorite is found. Large size, 96 pages, 143 color photos, soft cover. $22.99 pp.

H1060 COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE AXINITE GROUP by Robert Lauf, 2009. The axinite group of rock-formed minerals is well known to collectors through the spectacularly sharp crystals collected in quantity at Dal’negorsk and Puiva in Russia and at Tomas and other localities in Pakistan. This is the first book devoted exclusively to axinites for mineral collectors. Large size, 96 pages, 97 color photos, soft cover. $22.99 pp.

H1061 COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE VESUVIANITE GROUP by Robert Lauf, 2009. Among rock-forming minerals, the vesuvianite group is best known through the many colorful crystals collected at the Jeffrey quarry. Richly illustrated, up-to-date guide to a complex mineral group. Large size, 96 pages, 97 color photos, soft cover. $22.99 pp.

H1036  COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE EPIDOTE GROUP by Robert J. Lauf, 2008. Over 90 color photos display epidote group minerals, well known to collector’s for their rich colors. The text provides a review of all presently known species, along with detailed entries for each of the eighteen minerals, and extensive locality information. Large size, 96 pages, 92 photos. $22.99 pp.

H1037  COLLECTORS GUIDE TO THE MICA GROUP by Robert J. Lauf, 2008. The author provides a thorough review of the mica group, 115 color photos and electron micrographs illustrate the informative text. Large size, 96 pages, 115 color photos, soft cover. $22.99 pp.

H1035  GEMS & MINERALS by Dr. Andreas Landmann, 2008. More than 150 color photos with descriptions  provide an overview of minerals from all parts of the world and relate how minerals originate, how they are found and what significance they had in ancient times. Large size, 180 pages, 166 color photos, hard cover. A beautiful book! $32.99 pp.

H963  THOMAS F. WALSH: PROGRESSIVE BUSINESSMAN AND COLORADO MINING TYCOON by John Stewart, 2007. Thomas F. Walsh tells the story of one of the West’s wealthiest mining magnates – an Irish American prospector and lifelong philanthropist who struck it rich in Ouray County, Colorado. 272 pages, 25 black & white photos, 2 maps, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $36.95 pp.

SD1  THE GILPIN RAILROAD ERA: BLACK HAWK, CENTRAL CITY, NEVADAVILLE, RUSSELL GULCH by Dan Abbott & Dell A. McCoy, 2009. Includes topics such as Mining and Milling of Gold Ore; Gold Mining Town Structures; Tramway Operations; Milled Ore Shipments to Golden Via The Colorado & Southern Three Foot Gauge, etc. A spectacular endeavor! Featuring 438 photographs and numerous maps in 416 pages, hard cover, dust jacket. A beautiful book! $91.00 pp.

H654  THE WHITE PASS AND YUKON ROUTE: A PICTORIAL HISTORY by Stan Cohen, 1999. If you are interested in railroad history and the Gold Rush years in the Yukon and Alaska, you should ride the White Pass Route! This book is filled with great photos! Large size, soft cover, 120 pages. $12.95 pp. An excellent book!

H265  KING COAL: A PICTORIAL HERITAGE OF WEST VIRGINIA COAL MINING by Stan Cohen, 1999. No state in the Union has been more dominated by one product or natural resource than West Virginia. Since the beginnings of coal mining in the early 800’s the economy, welfare, and political life of West Virginia have been largely dependant upon its “black gold”, that underlies a great portion of the state. Large size, 152 pages, 250 photos, soft cover. $15.95 pp.

H1064 ETHNIC OASIS: THE CHINESE IN THE BLACK HILLS by Liping Zhu  & Rose Estep Fosha, 2004. The discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota brought thousands of people to the mining town of Deadwood, including many Chinese immigrants. The authors present the history and archaeology of the Chinese experiences there, including color photos of artifacts recovered during recent excavations in Deadwood’s Chinatown.108 pages, 13 color plates, 23 black & white photographs, soft cover. $18.95 pp.

H778  COLORADO MINING STORIES: HAZARDS, HEROICS & HUMOR by Caroline Arlen, 2002. The author interviewed many of the men and the women who worked in the Colorado mines before their stories were lost forever. These men and women worked at their jobs because they loved mining, although mining paid well. 176 pages, photographs, soft cover. $14.95 pp.

V49  SET OF FIVE GOLD FEVER DVD’s – Are you looking for something special! You will enjoy this new GOLD FEVER boxed set of five DVD’s. The producer of the DVD’s takes you from coast to coast and from the desert to the tundra searching for gold. Set of five DVD’s mailed to you for only $34.95 plus $5.00 shipping.

ROCKHOUND GUIDE SERIES – Informative guides to collecting sites, featuring maps, detailed directions, advice on field techniques and collecting and preparing specimens. Each book includes photos, maps, soft cover. (Please add $3.00 to your order to help cover shipping costs for these books $3.00 covers any quantity of these books.

H1050 ROCKHOUNDING ARIZONA by Gary Blair, 2008. 165 pages. $12.95

H727   ROCKHOUNDING COLORADO by William A. & Cora Kappele, 2004. 224 pages. $14.95

H409   ROCKHOUNDING MONTANA by Robert Feldman, 2006. 232 pages. $14.95

H1090 ROCKHOUNDING NEVADA by William A. Kappele, 1998. 156 pages. $12.95

H995   ROCKHOUNDING NEW MEXICO by Martin Freedand & Ruth Vaskys, 2008. 192 pages. $15.95

H7       ROCKHOUNDING UTAH by William A. Kappele, 1996. 180 pages. $12.95

H593  RAILS TO GOLD AND SILVER VOLUME I by Bill & Jan Taylor, 1999. Northern Pacific’s construction in Montana between 1883 and 1887 resulted in the completion of several branch lines to the state’s developing mining camps. A book that combines both railroads and mining. Large size, 120 pages, 150 photos, maps, soft cover. $24.95

ROCK & MINERAL SPECIMENS

Note: Most sizes are in centimeters. 1 inch equals approx. 2.6 cm. Sizes approximate. Only one of each specimen is available.

FM2  SCHORL TOURMALINE CRYSTALS in/on QUARTZ – CHAMPION MINE, CHAMPION,MICHIGAN – (Marquette County). An extremely rich, lustrous specimen of inter-grown schorl tourmaline crystals! Associated with milky quartz. Measures 5.8 x 4.6 x 3.8 cm. $28.00 pp.

FM3  CHRYSOCOLLA in/on BASALT – ALLOUEZ MINE #1 – Bumbletown, Keweenaw County, Michigan A nice showy specimen of greenish-blue chrysocolla seams throughout brown basalt that almost appears to be malachite! Measures 4.1 x 5.4 x 4.5 cm. $22.00 pp.

FM5  SERPENTINE variation PICROLITE – ROPES GOLD MINE, near Ishpeming, Michigan. (Marquette, County). Classic green, snakelike appearance. Measures 7.1 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm. $12.00 pp.

FM6  SERPENTINE  variation PICROLITE – ROPES GOLD MINE. Same as FM5, but a little larger specimen. Measures 6.3 x 5.5 x 1.3 cm. $18.00 pp.

FM7  TALC – FOLIATED GREEN CRYSTALS with CHROME SPINEL on DOLOMITE – ROPES GOLD MINE. A very aesthetic small specimen with the green talc perched a top white dolomite. Measures 4.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 cm. $22.00 pp.

FM 8  TALC – FOLIATED CRYSTALS with CHROME SPINEL (black) on DOLOMITE – ROPES GOLD MINE. A larger specimen with rare chrome spinel. Measures 8.0 x 6.0 x 4.1 cm. $32.00 pp.

FM9  PYROLUSITE CRYSTALS ON DRUSY QUARTZ – TAYLOR MINE near Alberta, Baraga County, Michigan. An aesthetic specimen of silvery pyrolusite crystal sprays on drusy and quartz matrix. Measures 7.5 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm. $23.00 pp.

FM11 QUARTZ CRYSTAL with HEMATITE INCLUSIONS – Floater specimen exhibiting parallel crystal growth. Goose Lake Locale, Marquette County, Michigan. This is from the famous Michigan quartz locality that was re-discovered and featured in an ad in The Mineralogical Record in the spring 2008. Measures 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm. $25.00 pp.

FM12 QUARTZ CRYSTAL (Clear Rock Crystal) – Goose Lake Locale, Marquette County, Michigan. Again, this is from the famous Michigan quartz locality. An excellent crystal tip that stands on its own. 3.0 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm. $10.00.

FM16 FLOAT COPPER – KEWEENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN – Size approx. 4” long x 3 1/4”wide x ½” thick. Weighs approx. 1 lb. 1 oz. Nice green patina with some of the copper on the top polished to contrast the copper color with the green patina. $33.00 pp.

FM17 QUARTZ var. AMETHYST – Empire Mine Palmer, Michigan. SE of Ishpeming (Marquette County) Very unusual location for amethyst. Size approx. 3”longx 1 ¾” wide x 2” high. Light purple amethyst on matrix. $45.00 pp.

SERPENTINE – ROPES GOLD MINE - Near Ishpeming, Michigan. I have the following specimens available.

FM 17 SERPENTINE – Size approx. 5 ¾” long x 3” wide x 1” thick. Displays nicely. $20.00 pp.

FM18 SERPENTINE – Size approx. 4” long x 3” wide x 3” high. Also displays well. $20.00 pp.

H545  OLD VICTORIA; FOREST QUEEN OF COPPER MINES: 1841 -1991 150 YEARS WEST OF ONTONAGON by Joseph R. Papineau, 1999. The OLD VICTORIA MINE was located in the western end of Michigan’s “Copper Country”. Also covered by the author is the history of the removal of the Ontonagon River copper boulder in 1843. Well researched! Large size, 161 pages, photos, maps, bibliography, soft cover. $24.95 pp.

H1067 MIDWEST GOLD PROSPECTING by Chuck Lassiter, 2006. This book is for anyone who wants to find gold, copper or even diamonds in the Midwestern United States. Though it focuses primarily on Indiana, the information the book contains can be used successfully to locate gold in Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin or anywhere else that has “Glacial Gold”. 114 pages, 60 full color illustrations, drawings, maps, photos, s.c. $29.95 pp.

V41     DVD – MIDWEST PROSPECTOR: RUNNIN’ THE BIG DOG! by Chuck Lassiter. Did you ever want to see what running a 5 inch dredge here in the Midwest is really like? In this one hour DVD you will go under water to have a look around. It’s just like being there! Also, you will see why the gold is there and what you should be looking for. You will start off on a river with a nice bedrock drop off, then dredge on a gravel bottomed creek. $19.95 pp.

H910 THE RISE OF THE SILVER QUEEN: GEORGETOWN, COLORADO, 1859-1896 by Liston E. Leyendecker, Duane A. Smith & Christine A. Bradley, 2005. The authors track the history of Georgetown, its people and its mines from its founding in 1859 through the end of the silver era with the crucial presidential election of 1896. 310 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $25.95 pp.

H284  A ROOM FOR THE SUMMER: ADVENTURE, MISADVENTURE AND SEDUCTION IN THE MINES OF THE COEUR D’ALENE by Fritz Wolff, 2005. In this book the author takes the reader on a memorable journey into the rough-and-tumble world of hard rock mining, recounting his experiences both above and below ground as an apprentice engineer during the late 1950s. 288 pages, line drawings, hard cover. $31.95 pp.

STOCK CERTIFICATES & CHECKS – Only one of each is available!

SC1  ROSICLARE LEAD & FLUORSPAR MINING CO. PAYROLL CHECK -  Rosiclare, IL, 1952. Yellow brown color. Size 8 ¼” x 3 ¼”. $17.00 pp.

SC2  STOCK CERTIFICATE – NEW CORNELIA COPPER CO. – 1925. Brown & beige with a large vignette. Issued. The headquarters of the New Cornelia Copper Co. was in Calumet, Michigan. Certificate is signed by Thomas Hoatson who built the mansion in Laurium, Michigan. $30.00 pp.

SC3  STOCK CERTIFICATE – TONOPAH BELMONT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY – 1926. Orange and beige with a nice underground mining vignette. Issued, 100 shares. $25.00 pp.

SC4  STOCK CERTIFICATE – CORBIN COPPER COMPANY – 1913. Green, white and black with a neat underground mining vignette. Incorporated under the general mining laws of Michigan. Mines were located in Montana. Issued, 100 shares. $30.00 pp.

SC5  STOCK CERTIFICATE – DOME MINES LIMITED – 1949. Located in Canada. Blue & white color. Large underground mining vignette. Issued, 100 shares. $20.00 pp

SC6  STOCK CERTIFICATE – LAKESIDE MONARCH MINING COMPANY. – Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Utah, 1937. Brown, black & white color. 500 shares, nice underground mining vignette. Issued. $25.00

SC7  STOCK CERTIFICATE – LITTLE MIAMI RAILROAD COMPANY – State of Ohio, 1908. Black & white color. Issued. Two vignettes. A neat certificate! $28.00 pp.

SC8  STOCK CERTIFICATE – AHMEEK MINING COMPANY – 1922. Incorporated in Michigan. Green, black& white color. Nice vignette, issued. Less than 100 shares. $30.00 pp.

USED & OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS Only one of each is available!

U1  THIS ONTONAGON COUNTRY: THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN FRONTIER by James K. Jamison, 1965. Here is the story of the opening and development of a unique American mining frontier. 286 pages, maps, bibliography, hard cover, dust jacket, ex. cond. $29.95 pp.

U3  CANDLES, CARBIDE AND COPPER by Wilbert B. Maki, 1993. An interesting book covering numerous mining topics related to copper mining in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Large size, photos, glossary, soft cover, spiral bound. $20.00 pp.

U4  THE LAKE SUPERIOR IRON ORE RAILROADS by Patrick C. Dorin, 1969. The author covers the iron ore hauling and railroads of the Lake Superior region. Great photos of the trains hauling ore, mines, loading docks, etc. Large size, 144 pages, hard cover, dust jacket, full of photos. If you are interested in the Lake Superior region iron mining, you will want a copy of this book! Scarce! $65.00 pp.

U6  A CENTURY OF IRON & MEN by Harlan Hatcher, 1950. This book provides a good overview of iron mining in Michigan and Minnesota. 295 pages, photos, hard cover.  An interesting book! $25.95 pp.

U7  THE MODERN GOLD SEEKERS MANUAL (Revised Edition) by Tom Bryant, 1988. Includes new chapter on Diamond Prospecting! A good reference book for the serious and recreational scale miner alike. 243 pages, photos, sketches, appendix, soft cover. A Canadian Best Seller! $19.95 pp

U8  LAKE SUPERIOR MINING INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS – 1936 VOL. XXIX. Includes articles on; The Early History of the Explosives Industry In Marquette County; Blasting Practices At A Michigan Ore Pit; Ore Blasting Methods, etc. 279 pages, photos, fold-out-sketches, hard cover, ex. cond. $100.00 pp.

U11 MODERN PROSPECTING by Roger McPherson, 2003. How to find, claim, and sell mineral deposits. 303 pages, photos, index, soft cover, ex. cond. $17.95 pp.

U12 NOTES ON THE GEOLOGY AND IRON ORES OF THE CUYUNA DISTRICT, MINNESOTA – USGS BULLETIN NO.660-A by E.C. Barber, 1917. 26 pages, fold-out map, new cover. $15.95 pp.

U14 MINERALS YEARBOOK 1951 by United States Department of Interior – Bureau of Mines. 1,694 pages. The purpose of MINERALS YEARBOOK is to provide a convenient and reasonably comprehensive reference summary for United States mineral activity in the subject year. 1,694 pages, index, hard cover, v.g. cond. $25.00 pp.

U18 TREASURES FROM THE EARTH: THE WORLD OF ROCKS & MINERALS by Benjamin M. Shaub, 1975. This fascinating text is augmented by several useful appendices, a glossary of mineral terms, and tests used in identification. The book is glowingly illustrated with a wealth of color and black & white photos of mineral specimens from private collections. 223 pages, hard cover, dust jacket, ex.cond. $29.95 pp.

U19 GEOLOGY OF THE PORPHYRY COPPER DEPOSITS OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE by Victor F.Hollister, 1978. Published by Society of Mining Engineers. 219 pages, illustrations, index, hard cover. v.g. $29.95 pp.

MM1 MAP – DISTRIBUTION OF IRON ORES OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DISTRICT IN THE YEAR 1909. Prepared by John Birkinbine. Color map. Size approx. 36” x 25”, folded, good condition. $20.00 pp. (One available)

H1078 MICHIGAN’S COLUMBUS: THE LIFE OF DOUGLASS HOUGHTON by Steve Lehto, 2009.  The name Houghton is well known to those interested in Michigan’s mining history. As the fledgling state’s first geologist, he found more than any explorer before him, from salt springs to gypsum. He also was elected mayor of Detroit and taught at the University of Michigan, all before the age of thirty-six. Here is his story! Illustrations, soft cover. $22.95 pp.

ROCK & GEM MAGAZINES

I have the following issues available. Only one of each issue is available.

RG1  ROCK & GEM – January, 2007. “GOLD: LEGENDS AND LEGACIES”, “KOYUKUK RIVER GOLD”, etc. $10.00 pp.

RG2  ROCK & GEM – JULY, 2007. “GOLD BONANZA! MINES, PANNING & TOURS” $10.00 pp.

RG3  ROCK & GEM – JANUARY, 2008. “GOLD IN CALIFORNIA” $10.00 pp.

NLC – NORTHERN LIGHTS 2010 CALENDAR – I seldom list anything in this Newsletter that does not pertain to mining, minerals, etc., but this is an exception. I have always been fascinated with the Northern Lights and this is one of the most beautiful calendars that I have found. Unbelievably breathtaking photos of “Northern Lights” (Aurora Borealis) by Shawn & Brian Malone. Full color, 10 ¾” x 14” on heavy coated paper with laminate on cover. $15.95 pp. Makes a neat gift that can be enjoyed all year!

H331  RAILROADS OF THE BLACK HILLS by Mildred Fielder, 1964. This book is one of the premier histories on railroading in the Black Hills beginning with the first wood-fired engines which entered the Hills in the late 1800s. Filled with many historic photos, stories and maps which show how the railroad helped bring civilization and economic stability to the Black Hills following the 1876 gold rush. Large size, 186 pages, photos, soft cover. $21.95 pp.

H334  THE BLACK HILLS ILLUSTRATED, 1904 Compiled by the Black Hills Mining Men’s Association in 1904, reprinted in 1977. This book is a “snapshot” of the entire Black Hills of South Dakota. The book covers the tremendous mining activity as well as other commercial and cultural activity. Historians and researchers have used this publication as a reference for 100 years! Large size, 208 pages, photos, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

H341  LOST GOLD by Mildred Fielder, 1978. The story of 21 prospectors who found gold and then lost it again in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many historic photos and illustrations. 188 pages, soft cover. $13.95 pp.

H738   SHAFT FURNACES AND BEEHIVE CHARCOAL KILNS: A HISTORY OF SMELTING IN THE FAR WEST, 1860-1900  by Lynn R. Bailey, 2002. “A super book.” 247 pages, hard cover, foil stamped spine, dust jacket. Limited to 1000 copies. $29.95 pp.

H358  BLASTING CAP CRIMPER PATENTS by Mark Bohannan, 1998. This book covers all of the blasting cap crimper patents known as of the publishing of this book. Almost all patents have a patent drawing accompanied by supporting text that describes the various parts and functions of that particular patent. 205 pages, large size, soft cover. $32.95 pp. (Limited quantity available).

H401  UNDERSTANDING AND FINDING AGATES by Karen Brzys, 2004. Here is a well written book that covers a variety of agates along with detailed information covering such topics as seam agates, eye agates, color, waterline agates, moss agates, etc. Full of color photos! Large size, soft cover. $16.95 pp.

V38  DVD – FROM ORE TO FINISHED PRODUCT – This film was produced in the 1940’s and shows the copper mining process from deep shaft underground mining of ore to the final, finished product. Jack Foster, C&H historian, introduces this program and also gives an epilogue on the demise of Calumet & Hecla Mining Company. $22.95 pp.

H430  BODIE: THE MINES ARE LOOKING WELL by Michael H. Piatt, 2003. Here is the most comprehensive, rigorously researched and extensively illustrated history ever published of America’s definitive Old West ghost town. The book includes 130 historic photographs, most never before published, that bring the town’s compelling stories to life. 288 pages, 130 photos, maps, appendices and index, hard cover. An excellent book! $39.95 pp.

H93   OTTO MEARS AND THE SAN JUANS by E.F. Tucker, 2002. A friend of Otto Mears described him this way: “Mr. Mears is a man who always said I can; and he did.” Mears businesses included mines as well as railroads, etc. His railroads helped haul out ore from the mines and deliver it to his own and other’s mills. An interesting book! 144 pages, illustrated, soft cover. $14.95 pp.

MINING MEMORABILIA – Only one of each is available. Mailed postpaid.

OL4  OIL WICK LAMP – GRIER BROS. – PITTSBURG, PA. This lamp is approx. 3” high. Grier Bros. Pittsburg, PA is on the front of the lamp. The chimney of the lamp is approx. 3 ¼” long x ½” dia. Very good cond. $125.00 pp.

CL2  CARBIDE LAMP – AUTO LITE – Manufactured by Universal Lamp Co.. This lamp is brass, approx. 3 ¾” high, spade hook, 3” diameter reflector, v.g. cond. $50.00 pp.

CL3  CARBIDE LAMP – GUYS DROPPER – Manufactured by Shanklin Mfg. Co., Springfield, Illinois. The lamp is brass, approx. 3 ¾” tall with a 13/16” wide spade hook, 2 ¾” diameter reflector, ex. cond. $50.00 pp.

CL4  CARBIDE LAMP – AUTO LITE – Manufactured by Universal Lamp Co. Brass, approx. 3 ½” high, 2 ½” dia. reflector, “Bumper Grip”, ex. cond. $50.00 pp.

MB   LEE – MORSE COMPANY MATCHBOOK COVER – Very unusual! Lee-Morse was a mining machinery dealer located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Neat view of miners in a “Track Mine Jeep.”  Very colorful cover in red, black & gray. Excellent condition. $18.95 pp.

CH1 CALUMET & HECLA INGOT – Very unusual! 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 1” thick with the C&H letters cast in raised letters in the center. Weighs approximately 2 ¾ pounds. Scarce! $97.00 pp.

DPB DuPONT BLASTING CAP BOX – 100 Blasting Caps No. 6. DuPont  logo is in the center. Approx. 3 ¼”  x      1 ½” x 1 ¾” high, burgundy color, cardboard with metal reinforced edges. $17.95 pp.

RBB RESERVE MINING CO. BELT BUCKLE – Brass, approx. 3 1/8” x 2”. At the top of the buckle is; MINE DEPARTMENT SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. The Reserve Mining Co. logo is in the center of the buckle. 1,000,000 Injury Free Man Hours October 23, 1979 is at the bottom. $37.95 pp.

CRI COPPER RANGE COPPER INGOT – 7 ¼” x 2 1/2" x 1 ¼” thick. The ends of the ingot are rounded. CR is cast on one end of the ingot with 1” high letters. This ingot weighs approx. 7 pounds. Copper Range operated the White Pine Mine which was located in White Pine, MI. $99.95 pp.

AF1 DISCOVER SILVER: ADVERTISING FOLDER – This is really neat! This approx. 12 ½” x8 ½” folder discusses the Comstock Lode, Virginia City, Tonapah, Rawhide, etc. Vignette on front page, replica of Rawhide Coalition Mines Co. stock certificate included. The last paragraph on the back cover states: “The big silver rush today is to New Sugar Free Certs in the silver wrapper!” Illustrations of the four flavors of Certs in silver packaging are at the bottom of the page. Unusual! $20.00 pp.

MM3 THE CLEVELAND- CLIFFS IRON CO. TILDEN MINE BADGE #34 – The Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. logo is located below the #34. Black edge and printing with yellow background and plastic cover. An old badge! $26.95 pp.

TB1 WHITE PINE MINE TEST BILLET – Test billets were cast in various shapes and used in the lab to analyze the quality and chemical make-up of the copper. This test billet is approx. 2” in diameter x ¾” thick and weighs approx.  one pound. $29.95 pp.

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 wooden containers are really neat!. $15.95 pp. (Two available)

OL2 OIL WICK LAMP – DUNLAP’S, PITTSBURG – This lamp is in very good condition. The lamp is approx.     2 ½” high. The wording DUNLAP’S PITTSBURGH is in raised letters along the top edge of the lamp. $125.00 pp.

H1048  DIGGING GOLD AMONG THE ROCKIES by George Thomas Ingham, 2008. As a Deputy Mineral Surveyor for the United States during the late 1800s who was involved daily with the technical aspects of mining, Ingham infuses this book with a wealth of facts and a truly colorful history that defined the mining and industry of the time. 460 pages, illustrations, index, soft cover. $32.95 pp.

H1028 MINES, NOUNTAIN ROADS AND ROCKS: GEOLOGIC ROAD LOGS OF THE OURAY AREA by George Moore, 2004. A comprehensive well-documented field guide, this book provides a wealth of historic and geologic detail along the roads through the very heart of the richest of the mining areas in the high, rugged glaciated mountains known as the “Silvery San Juans.” Large size, full of color photos and maps. 250 pages, high quality paper, index, soft cover. An excellent book! $32.95 pp.

V47  DVD – THE MAGIC OF HOMESTAKE – Here is an excellent DVD that provides an over view of the famous Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota. $23.95 pp.

H1084 THE ROAD THAT SILVER BUILT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY by P. David Smith, 2009. This book is not only the story of an amazing highway, it is also the history of the development of mining and transportation of all types throughout the rugged San Juans. 344 pages, 161 photos, maps and illustrations, index, soft cover. $21.95 pp.

G02  GemOro 10X LED LightLoupe®- If you are looking for a really handy tool for viewing minerals, diamonds, gems, and jewelry under super bright LED illumination, this 10X LED LightLoupe® is a dream come true. This portable gemological tool uses a high quality10x21mm magnifier lens with a built-in LED light source. It includes a storage case, batteries and screwdriver. Loupe weighs approx. 2 oz. $12.95 plus $3.00 shipping.

 MS  DVD – MONSTER STEAM – A four DVD Collector’s Set. This four film DVD set takes you inside the amazing rebuild program and the mainline test runs of the steam-powered Canada Pacific Railroad #2816. Go on a trip down memory lane of the last days of steam in Canada during the 1950s and listen to the captivating tales of steam-era railroaders. Nearly four hours of exciting steam-powered action. Set of 4 DVDs. $24.99 pp.

 WPH WHITE PINE COPPER HORSESHOE – This is the small size copper horseshoe, approx. 1 ½” high. Cast at the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Michigan. $18.95 pp. (One available)