Unknown — The Cripple Creek District Gold Fields

Colorado Springs, Railroad View Publishing Co. 1903. Brochure/Pamphlet. An early photobook of the richest gold fields in Colorado history, a valuable historical source for those wishing to learn more about nineteenth century gold mining. The Cripple Creek District Gold Fields, a photobook of 'The World's Most Famous Gold Camp', in Victor, Colorado.In the publisher's original paper wraps, with all eighteen photographs, including a colour folding photograph to the center. Collated complete.This photobook was printed only approximately twenty years after the gold fields were first mined in the 1890s. Today, Cripple Creek remains active, and it is considered the richest gold mine in Colorado history. The photos in this work are a valuable historical source for those wishing to learn about nineteenth century gold rushes in America. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart, with minimal marks to wraps. Slight dulling to the extremities, and slight edgewear, with minor creases to the spine and to the extremities. End papers are clean, with a couple of small marks. Internally, firmly bound. Photos are bright and clean, with minor age toning to the introductory page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Unknown. Very Good Indeed .