Rivett Joseph (1 results)
Published by Tremont Publishing Co.,, Denver, CO: 1908
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.Zephyr Used & Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerThree pieces. 1st -- tall 8vo. 119, [1] pp. With numerous maps (1 large double-page), over 100 photo illustrations, tipped-in frontisp. land promotion for Beaver Valley Ranch, photo-illustrated self-printed softcovers stamped Subscribers' Copy (minor tears at staples on spine, due to glue from added-in frontisp. land promo, edge…wear, minor creasing); 2nd - Folio. 11 x 15 in. broadside, 1 photo illustration, creases at folds, slight toning; 3rd -- Tall 8vo. 5.25 x 9 in. printed broadside, light edgewear & slight toning. Still a VG group. Second edition, stated of Rivett's real estate land promotional work and history of the development of ranches in Colorado, detailing the grazing lands, advantages of irrigation, the tremendous growth and opportunities in the western stock ranches, the money to be made in cattle growing, as well as how to secure land in Colorado, and invest in the best ranches. The added Beaver Valley Ranch promotion shows photo illustrations of the early log cabins, and stock on the ranch near Pike's Peak. The large illustrated broadside guaranteed 10% annual income to investors, details the 4000 acres owned by the company, as well as the quality of various herds of young stock. The Rocky Mountain Investment Co. bought and sold shares in Colorado live stock companies, and only guaranteed an income of 8% per year. Worldcat locates 3 copies of the Rivett (Denver, Western Heritage, Amon Carter); no copies located of the broadsides.