55. BYERS, William N. Encyclopedia of Biography
of Colorado: History of Colorado. Vol. I. Chicago:
Century Publishing & Engraving, 1901. 477 pp.,
portraits. 4to, original full decorated calf, with title in
gilt on front cover and spine, a.e.g. Fine copy.
First
edition. Wilcox, p. 20. Wynar 124. Not in Adams,
Herd. Pingenot: The engraved portraits are very
well executed. Only volume one was published. In addition
to this work’s biographical aspects, Byers has
included some interesting historical material. This
includes the Indian War, 1864-65, Raid of Texas Guerillas,
the Second Ute War, Frémont’s Five Expeditions,
the Santa Fe Trail, the State of Jefferson, Constitutional
Convention, Live Stock and Dairy, Assassination of
Italians, etc.
($300-600)