The Mineral Belt, Vol III: Georgetown; Colorado Narrow Gauge Mining Railroads

Author: David S. Digerness  (SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY)

Publisher: Sundance Publications, Ltd., Silverton, Colorado (1982, First Edition)

Overview:

The third volume in David S. Digerness's definitive, richly documented series on the fabulous Mineral Belt of Colorado and the narrow-gauge operations of the Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado Central Railroads. This volume focuses extensively on the historic mining district of Georgetown, Clear Creek County, early area mines and mills, the Colorado Central Railroad, and the Georgetown Courier newspaper plant operated by Jesse S. Randall, including his quest for mineral specimens throughout the region.

Filled with hundreds of archival photographs, historical maps, timetable reproductions, equipment rosters, and detailed historical text covering early Colorado railroading and mining operations. Comprises 416 pages with illustrated endpapers and index.

Excellent Condition (plastic jacket has lsight waviness as is typical.)

11x9" hardcover, 420 pages, 1982 First Printing.

Pages are clean. No loose, torn, or missing pages. Bindings firm and tight. No water damage, mustiness, or odors. No highlighting, underlining, notes, or marks.

Carefully packed and shipped promptly in a sturdy box via USPS Media Mail.

(I have shipped over 14,000 books USPS, so I know to package well.)

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