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1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE
1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE

1904 Under The Turquoise Sky Scenie Splendor of Colorado C. R. I. & P. Rwy. RARE

$ 102.96

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Features: Santa Fe New Mexico
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Excellent Condition Some wear consistent with age, but please check photographs and ask any questions. I am happy to send any views you might want to see.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    <<<<<<<  AUCTION  >>>>>>> of my 50 year collection archive of rare  Americana 19th and 20th Century Classic Treasures photographs and books
    "  UNDER  THE  TURQUOISE SKY  ~~  Illustrated with many half tone views ( photographs ) depecting the scenic splendor of Colorado "  Published
    in Chicago by  THE  CHICAGO,  ROCK  ISLAND  &  PACIFIC  RAILWAY; 1904 "
    ; 1st Edition ; copyright John Sebastian   ~~  THE  ROCK  ISLAND  SYSTEM "
    It is a wonderful and rare
    booklet about the great State of Colorado.
    The 78 page booklet is an  EXTREMELY RARE bit of southwestern history with over 50 sepia photographic images  ( 5 double page large panoramic views ).
    Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Book issued by the passenger department in 1904 "UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY ". It is a very early authentic vintage antique C. R. I. & P. Rwy. travel brochure book. First edition. 6" x 8" in colorful pictorial wrappers showing a panoramic view of the high plains in a what looks like a hand screened print marked The Rock Island System with a curious chop mark of the artist with what looks like a styilized goose and the numeral 88 or letters BB. Sepia photographs throughout by O. L. Foster of Lafayette, Indiana. 78 pages Overview of Colorado & it's Pleasure Resorts followed by chapters on scenery and climate, sports, women golfers on the links , trout streams, Colorado Springs, Manitou and the Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, Glenwood Springs, Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek, Denver, Boulder, El Dorado Springs, agriculture, trains to and through Colorado, Telescoping from the summit platform at Pikes Peak  etc. Lists of elevations of peaks and passes; elevations of lakes; populations and elevations of towns; hotels along with rates and altitudes; 1900 U. S. Census information, representatives of the Rock Island Lines. Sepia duotone photographs throughout. The cover has edge wear and a split on the front edge and a drawing on the front endpaper but the nterior is in fine condition. A rare book scarcely seen. Size: 6" By 8"
    Too many images to show all, but if you have any specific photo interest I will send you pics.
    It measures 6 " by 8".  Please feel free to ask any questions about this most rare  book and photographic gem by the noted contributors and a glimpse into late 19th Century history.
    Please feel free to ask any questions or request closeups  !!!!
    Shipping is .99 with USPS  shipping and insurance
    ... I offer combined discounted shipping & insurance, but I will need to send an invoice.  Ebay is driving up shipping costs for all of us. They now extract a % of each seller's shipping charge plus the additional paypal charges as well. I offer combined shipping for multiple purchases, but I will need to send an invoice because ebay automatically generates one at the closing of the auction..... .