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Down Memory Trail to The Comstock in Pictures by John J. "Count" Mahoney 1947 [164575]

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Down Memory Trail to The Comstock in Pictures by John J. "Count" Mahoney 1947 [164575]

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Down Memory Trail to The Comstock in Pictures - by John J. "Count" Mahoney. No date listed, but its publication is mentioned in the Nevada State Journal on Wednesday, August 6, 1947. An apparently self-published work reproducing many interesting photos of work and life in the Comstock mining region. Includes 6 text pages plus 55 photos and photographic reproductions of earlier photos and printed items. Each leaf linen mounted; string bound with stiff black cloth covers with gold title imprinted. Photos of buildings, mines, families, and events. Rear cover soiled; else very good. 7.5 x 6.25" Fascinating and worthy of more research. Virginia City Nevada

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Down Memory Trail to The Comstock in Pictures by John J. "Count" Mahoney 1947 [164575]

Name: Down Memory Trail to The Comstock in Pictures by John J. \"Count\" Mahoney 1947 [164575]
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