[Signed First Edition] A History of the Episcopal Parish of Saint Andrew at Cripple Creek in the Diocese of Colorado 1892-1958

Published by Thelma and John Evans Este Es Press, Parker, Colorado, 1960

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[Signed First Edition] A History of the Episcopal Parish of Saint Andrew at Cripple Creek in the Diocese of Colorado 1892-1958, Hazel W. Bunker, Thelma and John Evans Este Es Press, Parker, Colorado, 1960, 5.25 x 8 inches, 86 pp. Cream cloth boards, gilt stamped fish and lettering to red blocking to front and spine; deckled fore-edge; interior clean, unmarked, with beautiful chapter heading illustrations by Roy A. Butler in red and black ink. Numbered 84 of 300 copies and signed by author on colophon; inscription reads, "To Nolie Mumey. Gratefully, Hazel W. Bunker". Aside from this signature, the book is unmarked and in fine condition overall. Scarce, signed copy of this beautifully bound, limited first edition history of the Episopal Parish of Saint Andrews at Cripple Creek, originally built to serve the mining community that had sprung up in 1891 following the discovery of gold there. Two copies (neither signed) found in OCLC as of December 4, 2023. Hazel W. Bunker (1906-1987) was an American author and editor who published multiple books about Cripple Creek, Colorado, where she lived for many years. Nolie Mumey (1891-1984) was an American medical doctor, Army veteran, licensed pilot, and prolific author. From the Denver Public Library Archives: "One of his favorite anecdotes involved his inability to provide directions to Denver's downtown post office. This proved to be such an embarrassment, Mumey vowed to learn everything there was to know about Denver. In the process, he wrote nearly 100 books, many of which were devoted to Western history and medical topics" (Nolie Mumey Papers, Identifier: WH532).…

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Title
[Signed First Edition] A History of the Episcopal Parish of Saint Andrew at Cripple Creek in the Diocese of Colorado 1892-1958
Author
Bunker, Hazel W.
Publisher
Thelma and John Evans Este Es Press, Parker, Colorado
Publication year
1960
Condition
Fine
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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