FRED HOLABIRD OFFERS RESEARCH LITERATURE

All of the following books are duplicates from my research library. As many of you know, I had two libraries, one at my regular office and another at my home office. After two weeks of unpacking and organizing, I've sorted out about seven boxes of duplicates. These items are key to mining, metals, numismatic and historical research. My primary focus has always been on primary source material, of which most of this group is.

The prices listed are of my own construct, as are the accompanying notes, which are kept to a minimum.

During this tedious process, I rediscovered why I gathered so much material, and how excited I've been in collecting books for my research library. I've written hundreds of papers and articles, and have undoubtedly cited each of these somewhere along the way. One of the fun parts of going through a major private library is rediscovering the signed books. In my case, I went after the great mining geologists and mining engineers.

I've never counted how many volumes I have in the library, but it fills two rooms, wall to wall, side to side, floor to ceiling.

The "book thing" is in my blood and genes. My great grandfather William H. Holabird was also a die-hard reader, collecting along with his friends Henry Huntington and Harriman. Unfortunately, most of his library, with books from the great authors like Sam Clemens, were all signed to him and stolen during WW2 when my Dad was in New Guinea for three years. None have ever surfaced to my knowledge. They missed a number of boxes, thank goodness, of which I still have many.

If anyone is interested in any of this material, please email me or give me a call: fredholabird@gmail.com or 775-843-0229.

I've already begun to write a series of essays for web publication. I hope all enjoy!

You can view my book list and prices here

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