H1091 COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE THREE PHASES OF TITANIA: RUTILE, ANATASE AND BROOKITE by Robert J. Lauf, 2009. The text is informative and thorough, listing the classic localities and describing both their fascinating diversity, including such phenomena as oriented growth, twinning and pseudomorphism. Over 100 color photos display three of the common titanium dioxide minerals: rutile, anatase, and brookite. Large size, 96 pages, color photos, soft cover. $22.95 pp.

V32  COPPER MINING HISTORY DVD by Neil Harri, 2009. This is a historical aerial tour along Keweenaw’s Copper Ridge. This DVD shows the sites of the famous copper mine boom that  began here in 1844. The geology of this area attracted the prehistoric copper miners as well as lured the early explorers to the Keweenaw. It was Dr. Douglas Houghton’s successful explorations that started the copper boom in the 1840’s along the Phoenix Cliffs. A most interesting Michigan copper mining DVD. $24.95 pp..

H1053  IMAGES OF AMERICA: VIRGINIA CITY AND THE BIG BONANZA by Ronald M. James & Susan A. James, 2009.In Virginia City and its Comstock Lode, miners worked one of the richest deposits of gold and silver ever found. With cutting-edge technology, Comstock engineers shaped mining throughout the world for 50 years. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $24.99 pp.

H1093  IMAGES OF AMERICA: SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: COAL COUNTRY by James E. Casto, 2004. Coal was mined in Southern West Virginia even before the state’s birth in 1863. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.99

H1094  IMAGES OF AMERICA: BLACK DIAMOND MINES REGIONAL PRESERVE by Traci Parent & Karen Terhune, 2009. From the 1860s to the turn of the 20^th century, the Mount Diablo Coal Field was the largest coal-producing region in California. Later, rich deposits of sand were mined for foundry use. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $24.99 pp.

H1092 GLOBE, ARIZONA by Wilbur A. Haak & Lynn F. Haak, 2008. “Globe City” was named for an extremely large globe-shaped silver nugget found along Pinal Creek. In 1876, miners and prospectors flooded the area in search of the metal. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95 pp.

H679  THE MAKING OF A HARDROCK MINER by Stephen M. Voynick, 2006. The author writes about the human element of underground mining in the American West. 224 pages, photos, soft cover. $17.95 pp.

H461  MADAM FELIX’S GOLD: THE STORY OF THE MADAM FELIX MINING DISTRICT CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA by W. Fuller, Jr., J. Marvin & J. Costello, 1996. Large size, 166 pages, photos, maps, index, soft cover. $29.95 pp. (Two available)

H249  MAINE MINING ADVENTURES by C.J. Stevens. A mother lode of tourmaline, a billion dollar discovery of copper and zinc and mammoth pockets of amethyst are only a few of the mining adventures which you will read about. 210 pages, photos, soft cover. $16.95 pp.

H1095 LAKE HURON ROCK PICKER’S GUIDE by Kevin Gauthier & Bruce Mueller, 2009. With its detailed color identification guide, this book tells you everything you need to know about rock hunting on Lake Huron – what kind of stone you’ve found, how old it is, where it’s from, how it got there and how it was formed. 128 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $18.95 pp.

H1096 MICHIGAN COLUMBUS: THE STORY OF DOUGLAS HOUGHTON by Steve Lehto, 2009. An interesting biography of Douglas Houghton, Michigan’s first geologist and pioneer explorer within the state. 164 pages, illustrations, index, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

WHERE TO FIND GOLD IN… Each book by Delos Toole contains maps with directions to gold sites, old mine locations, hand-drawn maps with points of interest to the gold fields and geological information of localities. Large size, soft cover. $22.95 each. Please add $3.00 to your order for shipping.

H11 WHERE TO FIND GOLD IN CALIFORNIA. 141 pages.

H20 WHERE TO FIND ARIZONA’S PLACER GOLD. 144 pages.

WHAT’S HOT? In past Newsletters the following books were top sellers.

V49 SET OF FIVE GOLD FEVER 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 postpaid. $39.95 pp.

H1057 THE TRAIL OF GOLD AND SILVER: MINING IN COLORADO 1859 – 2009 by Duane A. Smith, 2009. 320 pages, black & white photographs, index, hard cover. $29.95 pp.

H1069 THE CLASSIC 1907 MINING ENGINEERING  TEXT: MINING: DRAINAGE. 1907 (Reprint) This book contains chapters about surface drainage, underground drainage, hoisting water, pumping water, dams, siphons, and working in inclined and flat deposits. This book is a treat for anyone who ever worked underground. Large size, 82 pages, photos, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

H1070 THE CLASSIC 1907 MINING ENGINEERING TEXT: MINING: HAULAGE 1907 (Reprint) This book contains chapters about steam locomotives, electric locomotives, and wiring, cable railway systems, and the principles behind them. It also examines compressed air, gravity and rope and animal haulage. Reprinted in its entirety! Large size, 334 pages, photos, soft cover. $28.95 pp.

H1071 THE CLASSIC 1907 MINING ENGINEERING TEXT: MINING: HOISTING 1907 (Reprint) MINING HOISTING details the elevators, hoists and component machinery used to lift miners, supplies, and ore. This book also examines electric, steam and hand powered hoists, and explains the principles behind them in detail. Large size, 236 pages, photos, soft cover. $25.95 pp.

NEVADA STOCK CERTIFICATES – Mailed to you postpaid. Only one of each certificate is available.

NV1 CONSOLIDATED VIRGINIA & ANDES CORPORATION – Incorporated in Nevada December 17, 1932. 10 shares, black, brown & white color. Dated March 11,1933. Three nice mining vignettes, issued, ex.cond. $20.00 pp.

NV2 COMSTOCK – KEYSTONE MINING CO. – Incorporated in Nevada, April 7, 1933. 1,000 shares, orange, black & white color. Dated 1955. Large vignette, issued, very good condition. $20.00 pp.

NV3 MEXICAN GOLD & SILVER MINING COMPANY – Incorporated in  California. Mine located in Storey County, Nevada. 100 shares, b&w color, dated April 18,1919. Issued, revenue stamp on back, v.g. cond. $20.00 pp.

COPPER/SILVER NUGGET – QUINCY STAMP MILL, MASON, MICHIGAN. – Each of the following nuggets are mounted in a display case approx. 2 ½”x 3” with an attractive label. These are choice specimens!

QM1 COPPER/SILVER NUGGET – This specimen weighs 18.8 grams and is mainly solid silver with one small ball of copper on the top l. h. corner. Size approx. 1 1/8” long x 5/8” high. This is one beautiful specimen! $125.00 pp.

QM3 COPPER/SILVER NUGGET – Weighs 18.3 grams, with silver on both the right hand and the left hand side of the specimen. Nice contrast with the silver and copper. Size approx. 1” x1”. Sharp! $75.00 pp.

H545 OLD VICTORIA, FOREST QUEEN OF COPPER MINES: 1841-1991 150 Years West of Ontonagon by Joseph R. Papineau, 1999. A most informative book covering the Old Victoria Mine which was located in the western end of Michigan’s “Copper Country”. Large size, 161 pages, photos, maps, bibliography, soft cover. $23.95 pp.

H408 THE NORWICH MINE: A HISTORICAL JOURNEY by Joseph R. Papineau, 1997. The Norwich Mine was located in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The author provides an in depth history of the mine with maps and photos. Large size, 90 pages, photos, soft cover. $21.95 pp.

H554 TREASURE TALES OF THE ROCKIES by Perry Eberhart, 1990. After two decades in print, Eberhart’s intriguing stories of buried treasure and lost mines continue to capture the imagination of readers and adventurers. 315 pages, illustrations, maps, soft cover. $21.95 pp.

V69  HISTORIC TALES OF LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA DVD – Approximately 55 minute DVD that covers this famous South Dakota mining town, where the famous Homestake Gold Mine is located. Really interesting! $22.95 pp.

H26  EFFECTS OF THE CIVIL WAR ON MINING IN MICHIGAN by Lewis Beeson & Victor F. Lemmer, 2004. The Civil War caused a decrease in copper production up and down the Keweenaw copper range, yet demand for the metal ran high and prices ran high. This publication will explain why, along with much additional interesting information. Special! $6.00 pp.

V36  MICHIGAN’S COPPER COUNTRY DVD – A history of copper mining on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. $22.95 pp.

V37  MINING NATIVE COPPER DVD – Mining in Michigan’s Copper Country with Jack Foster. Includes a rare film produced in the 1940s that shows actual footage of men and machines mining copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula. $22.95 pp.

V38  QUALITY CONTROL: FROM ORE TO FINISHED PRODUCT DVD – The largest and most profitable mining company in the Keweenaw was Calumet & Hecla. This unique digital reproduction of the 1940s film shows the entire copper mining process, with introduction & epilogue by mining historian Jack Foster. $22.95 pp.

V43  UNWATERING THE OSCEOLA MINE DVD – Original 1958 Calumet & Hecla film. Witness the toil and strife as miners of the era unwater this Michigan landmark copper mine. $22.95 pp.

H1004 HAZARDS & HEROES IN CORNISH MINES edited by Allen Buckley, 2007. Recounted here are stories of the quiet heroism, human endurance and amazing courage that were just part of the job. The Cornish miner could rely on the loyalty, selflessness and courage of his mates to help him even at the risk to their own lives. Terrific photos! 48 pages, soft cover. $15.00 pp.

H678  A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC QUINCY MINE by Lawrence J. Molloy, 2007. A neat book that covers the Quincy surface workings, hoist house, underground and The Quincy and Torch Lake Railroad. Excellent photos! 60 pages, soft cover. $11.99 pp.

H1068 CARD’S MINE HAULAGE CATALOG, 1940 (Reprint) Founded in 1892 in Denver, the C.S. Card Iron Works became one of Colorado’s largest mining equipment suppliers. Originally published in 1940 this catalog showcases Card’s extensive line that included mining car wheels and trucks, coal mine cars, ore cars, rope haulage equipment, rollers, sheaves, tipple equipment, dumps, cages, etc. Large size, 120 pages, photos, soft cover. $25.95 pp

ROCKS & MINERALS MARCH/APRIL 2000 – Michigan’s Iron Mines & Minerals $9.95 pp. (One available)

USED & OUT- of- PRINT BOOKS – Only one copy of each book is available!

U178  SHAFT FURNACES BEEHIVE KILNS: A HISTORY OF SMELTING IN THE FAR WEST, 1863-1900 by Lynn R. Bailey, 2002. 235 pages, illustrations, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $21.95 pp.

U181  GROWING UP HARD IN HARLAN COUNTY by G.C. Jones, 1985. “A fascinating account of ‘growing up’ in Harlan County, Kentucky, the heart of the bituminous coal mining industry between 1920 and 1950.” 177 pages, hard cover, dust jacket. $29.95 pp.

U182  WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES: A HISTORY OF AMERICA’S BLOODY COAL INDUSTRY by Priscilla Long, 1989. The author provides an extensively researched history of coal mining in the United States from early time until 1920.  420 pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $29.95 pp.

U184  MINERS, QUARRYMEN AND SALT WORKERS edited by Raphael Samuel, 1977. “This book deals with mineral workers of every class, discusses the peculiarities and common features of their work and at the same time offers three detailed local studies: pit life in County Durham, slate quarrying in North Wales and salt workers in Cheshire.” 363 pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $32.95 pp.

U185  THE GREAT COALFIELD WAR by George S. McGovern and Leonard F. Guttridge, 1972. The most violent and tragic conflict in the history of American labor occurred in Colorado, between miners and the largest mine operator in the state, Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. A well researched book! 383 pages, photos, bibliography, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $32.95 pp.

U186  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! $65.00 pp.

U187  COLOR TREASURY OF CRYSTALS by Vincenzo De Michele, 1972. The author explains some of the more obvious properties of crystals, so that the reader may understand the mineral world and its fundamental crystal structure. Large size, full of beautiful color mineral photos, 80 pages, hard cover. $17.95 pp.

U188  CALIFORNIA GOLD: A STORY OF THE RUSH TO RICHES by Phyllis and Lou Zauner, 1980. 88 pages, photos, illustrations, soft cover. $9.95 pp.

U190  MINING IN CORNWALL Volume Three: PENWITH AND SOUTH KERRIER by L.J. Bullen, 2005. 128 pages, full of great photos, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

U191  MINING IN CORNWALL Volume Five: THE NORTH COAST by L.J. Bullen, 2003. 128 pages, excellent photos, soft cover. $19.95 pp.

COLORADO U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAPS

All maps are folded. Only one of each map is available.

• CM1  BIG BULL MOUNTAIN, 1951 - $9.95 pp.

• CM2  RALSTON BUTTES QUADRANGLE, 1942 - $9.95 pp.

• CM3  MANITOU SPRINGS, 1948 - $9.95 pp.

• CM5  EVERGREEN QUADRANGLE, 1960 - $9.95 pp.

• CM6  DEVILS HEAD QUADRANGLE, 1954 - $9.95 pp.

• CM7  MOUNT DECEPTION QUADRANGLE, 1954 - $9.95 pp.

• CM8  FALL RIVER PASS QUADRANGLE, 1958 - $9.95 pp.

• CM9  MOUNT PITTSBURG, 1948 - $9.95 pp.

• CM10 PHANTOM CANYON QUADRANGLE, 1954- $9.95 pp.

• CM11 WOODLAND PARK QUADRANGLE, 1954 - $9.95 pp.

• CM12 DAKAN MOUNTAIN QUADRANGLE, 1956 - $9.95 pp.

• CM13 KASSLER QUADRANGLE, 1945 - $9.95 pp.

• CM14 MOUNT BIG CHIEF QUADRANGLE, 1961 - $9.95 pp.

• CM15 HARRIS PARK QUADRANGLE, 1957 - $9.95 pp.

• CM17 PLATTE CANYON QUADRANGLE, 1945 - $9.95 pp.

• CM18 DECKERS QUADRANGLE, 1954 - $9.95 pp.

• CM19 CONIFER QUADRANGLE, 1957 - $9.95 pp.

• CM20 PINE QUADRANGLE, 1945 - $9.95 pp.

• CM21 MERIDIAN HILL QUADRANGLE, 1957 - $9.95 pp.

   

MONTANA MINING PAPER COLLECTABLES

M4  ABSTRACT OF TITLE TO THE ZARELDA ADDITION TO BUTTE: SILVER BOW COUNTY, MONTANA, 1903. This abstract covers Zarelda Lode Mining Claim, Summit Valley Mining District, Silver Bow County, Montana Territory. Scarce! $95.00 pp.

M5  STOCK CERTIFICATE – THE MOULTON MINING COMPANY, 1906. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Washington. Black & gray color on a white background, 100 shares, cancelled. $15.95 pp.

M10 STOCK CERTIFICATE – MINES TIMBER COMPANY. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Montana. Unissued. Black & gray color on a white background. Large vignette. $12.00 pp. 

M11 STOCK CERTIFICATE – BUTTE EXEMPTION COPPER COMPANY No date. (approx 1920-30s) Yellow & black, 100 shares, not issued, but signed by the President and Treasurer. $15.00 pp.

H123 ARIZONA ROCKS & MINERALS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE GRAND CANYON STATE by Bob & Dan R .Lynch, 2010. From agates to rare treasures like gold, you’ll have facts and details at your fingertips to learn about and identify your finds. It’s the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Grand Canyon. A really neat book! 250 pages, color photos, soft cover. $17.95 pp.

H1098 MICHIGAN ROCKS & MINERALS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE GREAT LAKE STATE by Dan R. & Bob Lynch, 2010. Get this must-have field guide to Michigan’s rocks and minerals. Full-color photos and the details you need for identifying and collecting make this a perfect book for bringing with you on your explorations of the Great Lake State. 240 pages, photos, soft cover. A really useful and informative book! $16.95 pp.

H1097 LAKE SUPERIOR ROCKS & MINERALS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR AREA by Bob & Dan Lynch, 2008. Get all the information needed to learn about and to identify the many rocks you’ll encounter when exploring along the beaches of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan. 176 pages, color photos, soft cover. $15.95 pp

H169 COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PYROXENE GROUP by Robert J. Lauf, 2010. First book devoted exclusively to pyroxenes for mineral collectors. Over 115 striking color photos, up-to-date guide to a complex mineral group. Large size, 96 pages, color & black & white photos, soft cover. $22.99 pp.

H1062 CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND ADVENTURES – A GUIDE TO CAVES, MINES AND LAVA TUBES by Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez, 2009. If you are 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.

ROCK & MINERAL SPECIMENS – Note that all measurements are approximate.

FM1  NATIVE COPPER FILLING GAS PIPES IN VOLCANIC ROCK – Copper Falls, Michigan (Keweenaw County) is the only place that copper is found in this form. The copper, looking similar to a tapered nail is sitting on matrix. Size approx. 2 ½” long x 1 ½” wide x 1” high. Scarce! $49.95 pp.

FM4  ANALCIME CRYSTALS – Washington Mine (Keweenaw County, Michigan) Another specimen showing two nice crystals on matrix. Size approx. 1 ½” long x 2” deep x 1 ¼” high. $13.95 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.

RG1  This Ropes specimen is approximately 9” long x 5” wide x 5/16” thick. $29.95 pp.

RG2  This Ropes specimen is approximately 6 ½” long x 3” wide x 5/16” thick. $21.95 pp.

FM5  WHITE PINE SHEET COPPER, WHITE PINE MINE, WHITE PINE, MICHIGAN – This sheet copper specimen with a small amount of black shale to accent the copper is approx. 11” long x 8” high. Displays well. $89.95

DATOLITE SPECIMENS – Datolite is a borosilicate mineral (hardness: 5 – 5.5) It is associated with native copper deposits in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. At times, specks of copper or silver appear with the datolite.

FM8  DATOLITE – FLINTSTEEL/NASSAU MINE, ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN – Neat polished dusty rose color matching pair. Size approx. 1 ¼”dia. Pair postpaid $85.00

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 conditions and fortunes of the industry has been reflected in the history of South Crofty. Illustrated with 50 photos and diagrams, including many in color showing modern mining practice and conditions. 208 pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $39.95 pp.

W01 USED BOOK – OLD RELIABLE: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE QUINCY MINING COMPANY 1851 – 1980 by Larry D. Lankton & Charles K. Hyde, 1998, 2^nd printing. An excellent book about the classic Michigan copper mine. Large size, 160 pages, numerous photos and illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket. $35.95 pp. (One available)

H149 THE WHITE PINE STORY (Reprint) This book provides excellent information and photographs of the White Pine Mine, White Pine, Michigan including: The Early Years, The Ore body, Construction Days 1952-1954, Mining, The First and Billionth Pound of Copper, Milling, Smelting and Refining, etc. Large size, color cover, photos, soft cover. $8.95 pp.

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 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, excellent condition. $42.95 pp.