Rare original 1897 “Treasure Land: A Story, Vol. I”, published in Tucson, Arizona by the Arizona Advancement Company and copyrighted by J. Geo. Hilzinger. This scarce Arizona regional history/promotional volume includes chapters on Southern Arizona mining, agriculture, water, Tucson, Casa Grande, health, wealth, and settlement, with period photographic illustrations throughout.

A desirable piece for collectors of Arizona history, Tucson memorabilia, Western Americana, mining history, territorial-era publications, and antique illustrated books. This is the first and only volume of the intended series, making it especially collectible.

Please review photos carefully for condition. The green outer cover/wrap shows significant wear and is detached or separated from the text block, with chips, tears, edge loss, and age-related wear. Interior pages shown are readable and generally clean with expected antique toning.

Item Specifics
📘 Title: Treasure Land: A Story, Vol. I
✍️ Author/Copyright: J. Geo. Hilzinger / John George Hilzinger
🏜️ Subject: Arizona, Tucson, Southern Arizona, Western Americana
🏢 Publisher: Arizona Advancement Company
📍 Published In: Tucson, Arizona
📅 Year: 1897
📖 Edition: First Edition / Original Period Publication
🖼️ Features: Illustrated with period photographs
📄 Pages: Approximately 160 pages
🟢 Binding/Cover: Green soft cover/wrap style cover
📚 Format: Antique book / regional history booklet
🌎 Language: English
🎯 Collector Interest: Arizona history, Tucson history, mining, agriculture, Casa Grande, Old West, territorial-era Southwest

Condition
Antique condition with heavy cover wear. Green cover/wrap is detached or separated with chips, edge loss, tears, and age wear. Interior pages appear readable and mostly clean from photos.

Additional Details
Standard Seller’s Note: Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive. Antique and vintage items may show age-related wear, toning, handling marks, small tears, stains, or other imperfections consistent with age and use. Sold as shown.

Keywords
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