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NV"Nevada: Land of Silver" Book by J. Powell

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
NV Nevada: Land of Silver  Book by J. Powell
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Extremely rare. Hard-bound, printed in San Francisco by Bacon Co. This was written by John J. Powell, author of The Golden State its Resources. Illustrated, 305 pages. It is laid out along the lines of history, geology, mountains, rivers. Lakes, thermal mineral springs, counties, cities, railroads, mines and minerals. The mines section lists all the important mines of the times, including Hale Norcross, Gould Curry, Savage, Yellow Jacket, and more. This was entered into the Library of Congress in 1876. A fabulous and highly detailed look into the state, and all its resources and workings. Measures 9x6x1.25. There is some page separation at the spine in a few areas, but overall in very good condition. Maish Collection HKA#62336