$150.00 reward for book
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I hope this snags a book for you! TTC
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Good luck! I have searched and couldn't find any copies available for any price.
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You're close to Half Price Books in nearby Dallas. If anyone in your area has a copy, it is Half Price Books. Even if you don't find it, it will be worth the search if for no other reason than the smell of the place!
PatrickD,
I suggest you also try to find this book by contacting the heirs of the author since online book stores, etc. may offer no satisfaction.
Don........
I suggest you also try to find this book by contacting the heirs of the author since online book stores, etc. may offer no satisfaction.
Don........
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Hi Don,
Already on it. I have a great researcher working part time on my project. It is just difficult to locate a self-published 35 page pamphlet from 1935. Especially without knowing how many copies were printed.
I have been surfing the rare book auctioneers as well as contacting historical societies, descendents of known names in treasure hunting, library of congress, etc.
A copy will be turned up eventually. It is just a lot of work.
Patrick
Already on it. I have a great researcher working part time on my project. It is just difficult to locate a self-published 35 page pamphlet from 1935. Especially without knowing how many copies were printed.
I have been surfing the rare book auctioneers as well as contacting historical societies, descendents of known names in treasure hunting, library of congress, etc.
A copy will be turned up eventually. It is just a lot of work.
Patrick
Here's a possible lead: Robert O. BURCH, born 1915/16, MD....... died 1959 Feb 28, Albuquerque, NM; married 1912 Sep 12, Albuquerque, NM.
Check the Obits that day and for the next several days in Albuq. for next of kin.
Don....
Check the Obits that day and for the next several days in Albuq. for next of kin.
Don....
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Patrick, I've checked every catalog that I know of (including WorldCat)
and can find no copies of this book extant. There are numerous calls
for it, but as best I can tell there are no copies shown anywhere, including
in any library in the US or elsewhere.
The only reference to it, anywhere, seems to be a mention of the
book in "The Journals of El Dorado". The Journals of El Dorado is
available, and seems to run about $60 for a decent copy.
If you have access to a reprint, why not grab it? Is it lacking in some info
that was included in the original printing, and not the reprint?
Considering the number of calls for it, and as scarce as the title is, an original
copy, if one can even be found, would very likely sell for a cost well exceeding $150.
and can find no copies of this book extant. There are numerous calls
for it, but as best I can tell there are no copies shown anywhere, including
in any library in the US or elsewhere.
The only reference to it, anywhere, seems to be a mention of the
book in "The Journals of El Dorado". The Journals of El Dorado is
available, and seems to run about $60 for a decent copy.
If you have access to a reprint, why not grab it? Is it lacking in some info
that was included in the original printing, and not the reprint?
Considering the number of calls for it, and as scarce as the title is, an original
copy, if one can even be found, would very likely sell for a cost well exceeding $150.
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Considering that it was self-published way back in 1935,
your best bet would be to search all the antique shops
and flea markets around the hometown of the author.
Many times back then, copies of a self-published book
didn't travel too far from home, and those local markets
are the most likely spot a copy will turn up. Odds are, the
person who has a copy has no idea of it's scarcity, and they'll
put it out for sale it at a flea market or g-sale for $5.
your best bet would be to search all the antique shops
and flea markets around the hometown of the author.
Many times back then, copies of a self-published book
didn't travel too far from home, and those local markets
are the most likely spot a copy will turn up. Odds are, the
person who has a copy has no idea of it's scarcity, and they'll
put it out for sale it at a flea market or g-sale for $5.
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The three places to check are Amazon.com (their used books section has become middle earth for 'what's available'), abe.com and Powells.com. After that, a google search to see if any independent stragglers have one in stock.
If those four sources don't turn one up, then it basically means there isn't one electronically listed for sale on the open market which, for this book, there is not. There is "Reward If You Can Find Me This Book" type chatter going back 10+ years. Apparently it has some sort of map.
Assuredly, he drew a map to the treasure but didn't bother to go get it himself, so he published it in a book.
If those four sources don't turn one up, then it basically means there isn't one electronically listed for sale on the open market which, for this book, there is not. There is "Reward If You Can Find Me This Book" type chatter going back 10+ years. Apparently it has some sort of map.
Assuredly, he drew a map to the treasure but didn't bother to go get it himself, so he published it in a book.
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36 pages?? is it a coloring book?
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No, Back in the late 1960's One of the forefather treasure hunters, Hardrock Hammond, was loaned a copy of this book. He took it to his treasure hunting collaborator Karl von Mueller who copied the map (LUE Map). The book was returned to the owner. Both Dean Miller (Karl) and Hammond have passed.
Karl lost much of his collection in the fire that included a lot of rare books. One of the saddest items in my collection is a hand written letter from von Mueller to a mutual friend. Karl shares the losses from his break in and how a fire was set to cover the theft. It hits me personally as well since Karl mentions missing my father who had died a few years before.
Ironically, I have solved much of the lue map since it has been in the family for so many years. But, I want a copy of this book to prove that the first map printing wasnt in TH Manual #7.
It will be a challenge to find this book since it was self published and there couldnt be that many original copies let alone, surviving ones. I will find a copy eventually. I mean, really, patience is a virtue we all share, right? Otherwise we wouldn't share our treasure hobby. LOL
I am finalizing my book on the LUE treasure with a chapter dedicated to the forefather treasure hunters. There are not many treasure hunters left. The number of metal detector hunters are growing. Those guys had escapades rivaling the fiction of Indiana Jones. There is a large cache site located from the map down to an exact coordinate (exact within 50 feet.) I am seriously considering putting that information as the climax of the book. The cache is on property I cannot access so maybe someone else can.
So anyway, that is why I want a copy of the book and am willing to pay for it.
Patrick
Karl lost much of his collection in the fire that included a lot of rare books. One of the saddest items in my collection is a hand written letter from von Mueller to a mutual friend. Karl shares the losses from his break in and how a fire was set to cover the theft. It hits me personally as well since Karl mentions missing my father who had died a few years before.
Ironically, I have solved much of the lue map since it has been in the family for so many years. But, I want a copy of this book to prove that the first map printing wasnt in TH Manual #7.
It will be a challenge to find this book since it was self published and there couldnt be that many original copies let alone, surviving ones. I will find a copy eventually. I mean, really, patience is a virtue we all share, right? Otherwise we wouldn't share our treasure hobby. LOL
I am finalizing my book on the LUE treasure with a chapter dedicated to the forefather treasure hunters. There are not many treasure hunters left. The number of metal detector hunters are growing. Those guys had escapades rivaling the fiction of Indiana Jones. There is a large cache site located from the map down to an exact coordinate (exact within 50 feet.) I am seriously considering putting that information as the climax of the book. The cache is on property I cannot access so maybe someone else can.
So anyway, that is why I want a copy of the book and am willing to pay for it.
Patrick
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Hi Don,
No, not in the library of congress. currently, I am reaching out to university collections, historical societies, etc.
I will find a copy eventually. Just have to find who has a copy and willing to part with it. The information from the book itself is readily available in much greater detail. I just want the previous reference.
Thanks for the help. It is appreciated.
Patrick
No, not in the library of congress. currently, I am reaching out to university collections, historical societies, etc.
I will find a copy eventually. Just have to find who has a copy and willing to part with it. The information from the book itself is readily available in much greater detail. I just want the previous reference.
Thanks for the help. It is appreciated.
Patrick
With so few copies published, I'd put half my research time on looking for the heir and the other half on all other endeavors. As you know, if you find the obit, you may find the heirs. You'll also find the cemetery and there you may find the 'Guest Book' or 'person to contact'. Good luck !!
Don.....
Don.....
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