Lot 380

1897 Gold Fields of the Klondike and the Wonders of Alaska Illustrated FIRST EDITION

Previous image preload Next image preload

1897 Gold Fields of the Klondike and the Wonders of Alaska Illustrated FIRST EDITION

Starting Bid: $15

(0 Bids)

January 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Live Auction
Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

Published by Edgewood Publishing Company, 1897. First edition. 8vo. Tan pictorial cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover with designs and spine titles in dark brown. 512 pp., frontispiece, introduction, illustrated plates. Introduction by Hon. Henry W. Elliott, Agent of the U. S. Government for many years in Alaska. Of this well-written work. Kururz says: "Ingersole, a professional writer, capitalized on the Klondike discovery, and provided one of the earliest and most eloquent synopses of the stampede." "This book features chapters on the first arrival of the gold ships at San Francisco and Seattle in July, 1897; profiles of the first Klondike kings; and notes on the Yukon placers, various routes, outfits, mining camps, and Alaskan gold mines, and on the marketing, smelting, assaying, and coining of gold. "Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8"
  • Condition: Poor - Fair Condition with the hinges damaged. The map is missing and the cover is damaged (see pics)

Accepted Forms of Payment:

ACH, American Express, COD (cash on delivery), Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Other, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship Worldwide, at Buyer's Expense. PLEASE CONTACT PRIOR TO BIDDING IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIPPING QUOTE!! Allow a 24 hour period for quotes. Shipping quotes are figured before invoices are sent out. Multiple shipping companies (USPS, UPS, Fedex, Greyhound, etc.) will be looked into for the best rate. Large paintings and other large items may be packed by a third party.

One Source Auctions

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 20% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $500