Description: ~~~~~This Is The Item You Will Receive ~~~~~KlondikeAlaska Gold FieldsThe Chicago Record's Book For Gold SeekersByChicago Record1897413 + PagesRare First EditionHardcover Book Profusely IllustratedFrom the Preface :In Klondike, the Chicago Record has sourced every known practical and contemplated routeto all the gold fields in the north, with maps and tables of distances which areabsolutely reliable.Was an invaluable resource to the men attempting to seek there fortune in the wilds ofthe Alaskan wilderness.Some of the chapter titles in this book include : Pan Values of Paying Claims, The Gold Seekers Outfit w/ Lists of Provisions and Supplies, Hints for Prospectors and Miners, Hudson Bay Company, The Back Door Route, United States Mining Laws, Canadian Mining Laws, Mail Service in the Klondike, Eli Gage's Yukon Journey, Maps, Illustrations,Great Old Ads in Back of Book. A fascinating look into the early days of gold mining.This is quite a rare find as a true first edition. The covers for the salesman sample "dummy" books are different, and the ones you see for sale most often.This 125 year old book is in quite good condition considering age. Front and Back cloth covers are faded, bumped, and worn. Most of the interior pages are clean, but toned, with some soiling marks to a few. As you will see from my photos there are a couple of pages that are damaged... page 279 illustration has come seperated from binding, and at page 148, only half of illustration is present. There may be more imperfections but I did not thumb through each page of entire book. Books interior pages are overall tightly bound but there is cracking at front and back end pages. See all photos as they serve as part of the overall condition.A GREAT DEAL WITH FREE SHIPPING HEADS UP ... IF YOU LOVE IT ... BUY IT NOW Any Questions Please Ask...Check out my other itemsPlease Take a Look at All PhotosWhich Serve As Part of The DescriptionPayment Is Appreciated Within 48 Hours of Auction Close FREE Shipping Via USPS Media MailI Ship Immediately Upon Your CLEARED Payment However Media Mail Can Take Up To 10 Days For DeliveryPlease Note:The Majority of the items I sell are used, and purchased through various Estates throughout Arizona All Items are Sold As Is, As Found, Therefore there is no guarantee of a "smoke free/ pet free environment" although I do strive to sell only the best clean top quality items. Please Keep in Mind That it is Not Possible for me to turn every page of every magazine or book that I have listed for sale to inspect for imperfections. These items are pre-owned and are listed as such. Cannot be held responsible for condition of every page, of every book, and magazine, as stated above......Thanks For Your Understanding.....Any Questions feel free to ask and I will get back to you ASAP...Upon Your Purchased Items Arrival, Please Leave Positive Feedback so I know you have received, and all is well...and I will then Promptly do the same for youAny Issues Please Notify me before leaving feedback so that we may resolve in a positive manner...I am a small fish in the big Ebay sea, and feedback is a very important factor for me to continue to bring you quality merchandise at great prices... Thanks So Very Much In Advance... I Appreciate Your Business
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year Printed: 1897
Author: Chicago Record
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Alaska Gold Rush Mining History
Topic: Historical Gold Mining
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Record Newspaper
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Place of Publication: Chicago
Illustrator: Chicago Record Staff
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
