A Fortune in Lost Klondike Gold

(Placer miners hard at work outside Dawson City.)

A Fortune in Glass Fruit Jars

Although the great Klondike Gold Rush ended in the early years of the 20th Century, there is still a great deal of placer gold to be found in the region. Not all of this gold needs to be mined out either, because this particular treasure tale involves a fortune in gold dust and nuggets buried in glass fruit jars near Dawson City in the Yukon District.

How did a fortune consisting of large Mason jars filled with placer gold come to be buried and lost? The story goes something like this:

An Aspiring Miner Named "Frank"

When news of the Klondike gold discoveries reached the continental United States, tens of thousands of would-be miners set out from villages, towns, and cities across the country. While some of these greenhorns or "cheechakos" were after the great adventure of their lives, most were seeking their fortunes in placer gold nuggets, flakes, and dust.

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One of these aspiring miners was from the small community of Welsh Hill, Pennsylvania. Although his real name is not known, he is most commonly referred to as "Frank," and he is at the center of this tale of treasure found and then lost again.

One of the Lucky Ones

"Frank" was one of the lucky ones. Not only did he make it to the goldfields without succumbing to disease, the elements, or the hardships of the journey, but he managed to claim up a section of rich ground to work.

By the time "Frank" was ready to return home to Pennsylvania 4 years later for a visit he had amassed a staggering amount of placer gold, most of which he had buried for safekeeping in large fruit jars (Mason-type jars) around his claim. When he arrived home, "Frank" produced 12 jars filled to the brim with gold nuggets, flakes, and dust before the astonished eyes of friends and family.

After resting up and sharing some his new-found wealth with those close to him, "Frank" once again departed for his claim. Before he left "Frank" told friends and family them that he wanted to recover the rest of the gold buried around his claim and then return home for good. He said he'd had enough of the hardships of the goldfields.

No Further Word From "Frank"

Many months went by with no further word from "Frank." Worried about his welfare, members debated long and hard on a course of action to take. Pooling their resources, family members paid passage to Dawson City for one of the errant miner's brothers, hoping he would be able to determine what had happened to "Frank."

With the help of local miners the brother was able to locate "Frank's" claim and his crude cabin. Inside, the searchers found "Frank's" corpse. Apparently he had died of disease or natural causes since no marks of violence were found on his body. But, the cabin and its immediate environs had been ransacked by those seeking to find some of "Frank's" golden stash.

Another "Will-o-the-Wisp?"

Is there a golden fortune in glass fruit jars buried in various locations outside Dawson City? Perhaps. Or is this tale simply another "will-o-the-wisp" treasure legend? You decide.

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Either way, ponder this. The placer gold in the 12 twelve fruit jars that "Frank" brought home to Pennsylvania would be worth somewhere in the vicinity of $225,00-$250,00 at today's spot gold prices.

Good hunting out there!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "Developing New Treasure Hunting Leads, Part 2"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/developing-new-treasure-hunting-leads_25.html

(c) J.R. 2009

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The Lost Breyfogle Mine

(Austin, Nevada as it appears today.)

An Enduring Lost Mine Legend

One of the more enduring lost mine legends of the American West is the story of the Lost Breyfogle Mine. Over the years this treasure tale has been told in different forms and with different details, but the simple fact remains that Charles C. Breyfogle was a real person who, in all likelihood, did discover a rich ledge of gold ore which he subsequently lost and was unable to find again.

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A Ledge of Reddish-Orange Quartz

In 1863 Charlie Breyfogle was living in the Austin, Nevada area and working as a laborer at a quartz mill at Big Creek, less than 20 miles south of Austin. Like many men of his era, Charlie was a prospector at heart and spent much of his free time roaming the surrounding area searching for signs of precious metals mineralization.

On one of his forays Charlie left his mount and packhorse at his camp site and went exploring. Within a mile or so of his camp Charlie came across a large outcropping or "ledge" of reddish-orange quartz on the slopes of a small hill. Knowing that the quartz's color indicated oxidation and potential mineralization by iron or iron sulphides, Charlie broke out his miner's pick and began knocking off pieces of the ledge.

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Examining these pieces more closely he saw that they were literally riddled with free-milling gold. Charlie's heart leaped inside his chest! He had finally found the "big one," that rich vein of gold ore he had dreamed of so often in the past. Gold fever seized him so completely he worked like a madman until it was nearly dark. Finally, his limbs aching from swinging the pick, he filled a canvas sack with gold ore and headed back to camp.

When Charlie arrived at his camp site another shock awaited him. The horses were gone! Maybe he had failed to secure them properly. Or, perhaps it was a case of theft by the local Shoshone Indians who, despite their outward friendliness, could not resist good horseflesh. Either way, Charlie was a long way from Austin in the middle of the high desert in summer with little food or water.

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Sunburned and Delirious

The next day Charlie searched high and wide for his horses but could find no trace of them. At the end of the day, overheated and exhausted, he returned to camp. In the morning he gathered up what he could easily carry, including a few pieces of gold ore, some water, and a few strips of jerky. Then he set out on foot for Austin.

Charlie never made it to Austin. Instead, 4 days later a small group of Shoshones found him wandering the desert floor, sunburned, delirious, and crazy with thirst. Taking pity on him they carried him to their village where they tended too him until he was well enough to travel. As soon as he was able, Charlie headed home for Austin.

"BY.FOGLE 1863"

Charlie spent many years afterword attempting to relocate his lost ledge of gold in reddish-orange quartz. But try as he might, he was never able to find that small hill and the gold. In fact, Charlie went to his grave still trying to find the Lost Breyfogle Mine.

Over the years many other prospectors, miners, and treasure hunters have tried to find Charlie's mine. But they too failed, at least as far as we know. In the 1930s a group of Depression-era "down-and-outers" eking out a living working some old gold prospects came discovered a large stone marker inscribed "BY.FOGLE 1863." However they found no rich ledge of reddish-orange gold ore nearby.

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So there you have it. The legend of the Lost Breyfogle Mine. Interested in finding Charlie's lost ledge of gold? Then head straightaway for Austin, Nevada my friend.

Good hunting!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "4 Lost Mines in California"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/4-lost-mines-in-california.html

(c) J.R. 2009

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4 Lost Mines in California

(The "Golden State.")

California is the setting for many lost gold mine legends, some of which you may already be familiar with and some you may not be aware of. So, as a service to you, here is a short list of 4 of those "Golden State" lost mine legends. Please note that I have supplied you with bits and pieces of salient information regarding each mine:

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Lost "Dutch Oven" Mine

Possible Location: Clipper Mountains, Mojave Desert region of Southeast California Treasure Trove: large numbers of gold nuggets originally found filling an old cast-iron Dutch oven, rich gold ore (gold in quartz) Possible Evidence: old mine workings, remnants of an old Spanish camp, Dutch oven(s), antique mining tools Ancillary Locations: Essex, Clipper Valley, Danby Major Players: Thomas "Tom" Scofield, Walter H. Miller, George Haight

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Lost Humbug Creek Mine

Possible Location: western slopes of the Humbug Mountains, Siskiyou County Treasure Trove: a ledge or outcropping of extremely rich "free-milling" gold ore in quartz Possible Evidence: little, if any, except a pick and shovel now long buried and probably rusted completely away Ancillary Locations: Yreka, Hawkinsville, Humbug Mining District, Humbug Creek, Deadwood Trail Major Players: unnamed Gold Rush-era prospector and his family

Lost "Goose Egg" Mine

Possible Location: Mosquito Valley, Placerville, El Dorado County Treasure Trove: extremely large placer gold nuggets, some weighing over 40 troy ounces Possible Evidence: many large placer gold nuggets found in this area during the Gold Rush, old stone buildings, old cemeteries, old placer workings, tailings piles Ancillary Locations: Sailor Jack Mine, Webber Creek, Webber Reservoir, Newtown (old mining camp) Major Players: "Sailor Jack," other unnamed miners and prospectors

Lost "Gunsight" Mine

Possible Location: Panamint Mountains, Death Valley Treasure Trove: very rich "free-milling" silver ore Possible Evidence: very old wagon parts displaying scorching by fire, tools, utensils, or weapons Ancillary Locations: White Sage Flat, Fort Tejon Major Players: Jefferson Hunt, James Martin, Mr. Turner, E. Darwin French

Of these 4 California lost mine legends, the Lost "Dutch Oven" and the Lost "Gunsight" Mines provide the greatest potential for treasure hunting success. Each tale has quite a bit of documentary evidence to glean details from and actual persons who could be identified and tracked through good research.

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Good hunting to you!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "2 Iowa Train Robbery Caches"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/2-iowa-train-robbery-caches.html

(c) J.R. 2009

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2 Iowa Train Robbery Caches

(Louisa County, Iowa.)

I have to admit that when I think of substantial treasure caches in the U.S., Louisa County, Iowa is not the first location that comes to mind. Yet two large caches of stolen loot from as many train robberies have been well documented over the years, both within the confines of Louisa County near the community of Columbus Junction.

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Here are the details:

1904 Robbery

In 1904, while on the run from "John Law," 3 train robbers fled into Louisa County lugging over $30,000 in gold and silver U.S. coins taken from a train carrying passengers, mail, and payroll. Where exactly this robbery took place is open for research, but it is generally agreed that the robbers buried their ill-gotten goods in 3 separate caches of around $10,000 each.

How did this assumption come about? In the mid-1930s (during the height of the Great Depression) a worker digging a septic line uncovered nearly $10,000 (face value) of gold and silver coins at an unnamed location near Letts, Iowa.

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Due to its composition of gold and silver specie, most treasure hunters believe this lucky recovery represents a portion of the loot stolen in 1904. They also theorize that the 3 robbers each carried a third of the stolen coins in canvas bags, but that the weight of the loot slowed them down too much. Each robber then cached his share of the loot before riding off in separate directions.

What became of the 3 robbers is unclear, but it is generally assumed that the other 2 caches (or at least one additional cache) are buried somewhere between Columbus Junction and Letts.

1910 Robbery

The second (and best-documented) train robbery took place 4-6 miles south of Muscatine, Iowa in 1910. In this robbery near Whiskey Hollow, the enterprising criminals blocked the rails and forced the train to screech to a halt. At gunpoint they forced the engineer and fire tender to uncouple all the passenger cars and then "chugged" off toward Columbus Junction with only the locomotive and the mail or "express" car.

Along the way the robbers gathered up all the "goodies" in the express car, including paper money, checks, and gold and silver specie. A mile or two outside Columbus Junction the robbers forced the engineer to halt the train yet again and then fled carrying their stolen loot with them. How much loot? As much as $50,000 some say, but others claim the the train score only netted the robbers somewhere between $5,000-$10,000.

Either way, the robbers had none of the loot with or on them when they were tracked down and captured a short time later. Additionally, none of the stolen loot was ever recovered nor did the robbers ever reveal what they did with it. So it is assumed (quite logically) that they cached or buried the loot somewhere between the second train halt and their capture.

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So there you have it. The legend of 2 Iowa train robbery caches, both with documented aspects to each story. Here's an opportunity through good research for a persistent treasure hunter to perhaps locate a big hoard or two.

Maybe you are that treasure hunter. If so, good hunting!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "The Redbone Cave Treasure"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/redbone-cave-treasure.html

(c) J.R. 2009

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The Redbone Cave Treasure

(Colbert County, Alabama.)

Welcome to Colbert County

Colbert County, like its home state of Alabama, has a long and proud history. The county was named after brothers George and Levi Colbert who, despite their anglicized names, were actually chiefs of the Chickasaw Indian tribe who operated a river ferry on the Tennessee River in the late 1700s.

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But we are not here to talk about river ferries or the Colbert brothers. We're here to talk about a vast storehouse of gold, silver, and jewelry. You see, Colbert County is home to the Redbone Cave Treasure, a vast trove of gold, silver, and jewelry that to this day remains unfound somewhere within the county's boundaries.

A Chickasaw Village Near Muscle Shoals

In the early 1700s much of what would one day be Colbert County was Chickasaw Indian tribal land. The few whites who entered the area were both mistrusted (mostly for good cause) and sometimes feared. Either way, the Chickasaws did not take kindly to intruders and often attacked them, ending up with their goods and possessions as a "bonus" of sorts.

In 1720 one unfortunate soul we'll call "Benjamin" decided to enter the area to hunt and trap. In short order Benjamin found himself trussed up like a hog and being dragged through the woods by a war party of angry Chickasaws. The Chickasaws brought Benjamin to their village which was located on the north bank of the Tennessee River somewhere near modern day Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

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A Vast Treasure Storehouse in a Cave

While the village elders debated among themselves just how to dispose of our boy, Benjamin was led to a nearby cave where he was untrussed and unceremoniously shoved inside. Left to his own devices while two warriors guarded the cave entrance, Benjamin explored his new prison. Fortunately, the cave was partially lit by a beam of sunlight that streamed in from an opening in the rocks and earth above.

The cave was small, but dominated by a larger central area high enough for a man to stand upright. When Benjamin entered this larger "room" his eyes grew as wide as saucers. There before him were stacks of gold bars and a number of wooden chests filled with silver and gold coins and jewelry, in essence, a vast treasure storehouse.

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Likely No Treasure Myth

This cave, now known as Redbone Cave, became the focus of a treasure legend because our hero managed to escape from the Chickasaws, living to spread his tale far and wide to anyone who would listen. How Benjamin pulled that feat off is unknown, but the Redbone Cave Treasure is likely no treasure myth.

Why do I say this? Because in 1971 two lucky treasure hunters (who had obviously done their research) recovered a brick-sized gold ingot near the Natchez Trace Bridge in Colbert County. This ingot, due to its markings, was determined to be Spanish in origin.

Another, similar find was made by a farmer working a field near Smithsonia in Lauderdale County, Alabama. In that well-documented incident another gold bar or ingot was accidentally uncovered. This gold bar was also Spanish.

Part of the Redbone Cave Treasure Trove?

Many treasure hunters (and quite a number of Colbert County locals) believe that both of these gold bars were originally part of the Redbone Cave Treasure trove that Benjamin had seen with his own two eyes. Others disagree and theorize that these gold bars are part of another treasure trove.

Either way, 2 gold bars (probably of nearly 100 troy ounce weight each) have been recovered in or around Colbert County. And remember, these are the only recoveries that were publicized or brought to the public's eye. How many other recoveries have been made in the area by keen treasure hunters who know how to exercise Treasure Hunting/Finding Rule Number 1? (i.e., "KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!")?

Have There Been Additional Finds?

Have there been additional treasure finds in the Colbert County area? Yes, this is very likely in my own opinion. Where did the Redbone Cave Treasure originate? One theory is that the Chickasaws took it as loot in an assault on a Spanish column or payroll train. This is possible, but not proven.

Either way, Colbert County holds possibilities for treasure hunters willing to do a bit of research and then get out there and get dirty. Use caution in your efforts however, and please don't trespass or dig on private property without permission.

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Good hunting to you.

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "Spanish Treasures on Padre Island"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/spanish-treasures-on-padre-island.html

(c) J.R. 2009

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Spanish Treasures on Padre Island

(Left: a Spanish 2-real silver coin found on Padre Island.)

Padre and South Padre Islands

When most of us think of Texas, we usually don't envision the Gulf of Mexico, miles upon miles of sandy beaches, and most importantly, Spanish treasure troves. But the Lone Star State delivers up all of these things, plus many more. Where? On Padre Island (and to a lesser extent on the beaches of its more commercially oriented cousin, South Padre Island).

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What's the difference between Padre Island and South Padre? If you want all the ins and outs ask a local, because I've never had the pleasure of traveling to Texas's Gulf Coast. But as far as I can determine Padre Island features a National Seashore where commercialization is limited if not non-existent while South Padre caters to surfers, tourists, and the thousands of college "Spring breakers" who swamp its beaches each year.

Persistent Legends of Spanish Treasure

Both Padre and South Padre Islands present the small-scale treasure hunter or coin/jewelry hunter with ample opportunities for success. Many Spanish silver and gold coins (these are fewer in number of course) have been recovered on Padre Island over the years. But there are persistent legends of Spanish treasure troves on Padre Island or immediately offshore, including:

Over 25 tons of precious metal in coin and bullion from a Spanish shipwreck off the coast (some coins from this wreck may have washed up on Padre's beaches over the years).

A cool million dollars in treasure from the wreck of the Capitana, another Spanish wreck off the coast.

200,000 in gold and silver from the Maria Theresa, a French wreck also resting off the coast of Padre.

A large treasure trove of Spanish gold and silver coins and bullion buried some miles inland from the northern tip of Padre.

These are only a few of the wrecks and potential treasures in the Padre Island area. Additionally, coin hunters can expect to find decent amounts of more modern jewelry and coins lost by tourists and beach goers scattered about on Padre.

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There is one big fly in the ointment regarding the National Seashore beaches, however:

Metal detectors and treasure hunting or collecting anything other than seashells are strictly prohibited.

Makes you just want to cry, doesn't it?

South Padre Coins and Jewelry

If your treasure hunting pursuits are a bit more pedestrian and you favor recovering large amounts of modern coins and jewelry, then South Padre Island is made to order for you. Aside from the throngs of locals, regular tourists, and surfers, you have added bounty of the hordes of Spring breakers each year. Fueled by the spirit of fun, action, and craziness (not to mention alcohol and general stupidity) thousands of students and hangers on lose coins and jewelry at an astonishing rate all over South Padre Island beaches.

Any coin hunter worth his or her salt should be able to "clean up," particularly at certain times of the year. Additionally, the sandy nature of South Padre's beaches might be a good testing ground for a Merkitch Sifter (see my posts on the Merkitch Sifter in "Bedrock Dreams," http://goldbedrockgold.blogspot.com/). Please note that Spanish coins are also found on South Padre, but not to the extent they are on Padre Island proper.

So there you go. I'd love to hear from someone working the Padre or South Padre Island beaches to get a clearer idea of treasure hunting there. Also, feel free to correct me if you perceive any errors in the writing of this post.

Good hunting!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "Rule Number 1 for Treasure Hunters and Finders"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/rule-number-1-for-treasure-hunters-and.html

(c) J.R. 2009

Questions? E-mail me at jr872vt90@yahoo.com

The Key to Successful Treasure Hunting

("Seated Liberty" .50 cent piece from the wreck of the S.S. Republic.)

The Key to Success

What's the key to successful treasure hunting? I'll sum it up in one word. Research. Without proper research you are simply stabbing in the dark when it comes to verifying, locating, and recovering treasure troves on land or underwater.

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Sure, people do get lucky and simply stumble into fabulous finds, much like those rare individuals who get struck by lightning or actually pick the winning numbers for the lottery. But if you are truly serious about treasure hunting and about increasing your chances for success, then you must become a patient and thorough researcher as as well.

A Best-Selling Author Speaks Out

Clive Cussler is an author and underwater explorer whose best-selling books include "Raise the Titanic!" and "The Sea Hunters." Here is some of what he has to say on the subject of treasure research:

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"Research is the key. Without a ballpark to provide reasonable boundaries to look, you'll be wasting your time and money on an effort with the same probability of success as finding the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Sure you can get lucky, but don't bet your bank account on it. Research can either lower the odds or tell you it's hopeless. You can never do enough research."

So if you won't listen to my personal admonitions regarding the importance of thorough research in your treasure hunting endeavors, then perhaps someone as high profile as Clive Cussler will convince you. Either way, by becoming a good researcher you stand a very good chance of becoming a successful treasure hunter to boot.

What Should You Research?

I have a very simple and succinct answer to this question. "Anything and everything related to the treasure trove or lost mine you wish to find and recover," including:

Personal or first-hand accounts (these frequently contain real clues or little gems of information that can help point the way to treasure).

Histories (whether social, scientific, military, etc., these can often "flesh out" what's missing in legends and myths).

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Diaries (a good diary can be filled with potential leads and clues).

Genealogies (family genealogies can be very useful in verifying whether key players in a treasure legend actually existed).

Reports (reports by governmental agencies, the military, or scientific institutions can provide a wealth of detailed information on accidents, sinkings, geological events, disasters, etc.).

Archives (many nations and institutions maintain huge volumes of information regarding shipping, commerce, barter, trade, and just about any other large-scale endeavor that may just spell out "t-r-e-a-s-u-r-e").

Accounts of military operations (since many treasure troves are directly or indirectly related to military operations or campaigns, reading accounts of these events can often provide directions and general locations to abandoned, buried, lost, or sunken treasures).

Construction/Destruction data (data related to the construction or destruction of buildings, towns, or infrastructure like bridges, ferries, roads, etc. can prove quite valuable to treasure hunters at given times).

Accident reconstructions (detailed graphic or literary reconstructions of shipping, aircraft, and road accidents can help determine where treasure was lost or dumped).

Myths and legends (many represent a "kernel" of truth and starting point for treasure trove searches, just as I provide here in "Treasure Trove Dreams").

And remember, what I have listed here is only a fraction of the treasure trove research starting points out there. There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of others that can either be brought to mind quickly or easily turned up with a bit of time and effort.

In the end, successful treasure hunting is all about good research. It's a simple axiom: do your research = find treasure.

Good hunting to all of you.

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "Henry Callister's Collection: a Fortune in Rare Books"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/03/henry-callisters-collection-fortune-in.html

(c) J.R. 2009

Questions? E-mail me at jr872vt90@yahoo.com

Henry Callister's Collection: a Fortune in Rare Books

Gold in Rare Books

When most of us think of fabulous treasure troves visions of gold and silver coins, bullion, and precious gems dance before our eyes. I am no exception to this rule. However, treasure comes in many forms and in the case of Henry Callister's Collection, rare books can be more valuable than gold itself.

Henry Callister's Collection

Who was Henry Callister? He was wealthy Baltimore merchant who, by the mid 1700s, had amassed an extremely large collection (perhaps in the hundreds) of fine books from various time periods on a variety of topics. Many of Callister's books were unique or "one-of-a-kind" editions that were quite valuable back in his day. Today they would be considered "priceless" by collectors and special collections libraries.

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Callister's Collection can be readily identified by the custom-engraved bookplates that can be found in the front's-piece portion of his books. These bookplates are highly ornate in design and each one bears Henry Callister's name. "The Massachusetts Bay Colony Psalm Book" is just one title in Callister's Collection (this title alone would probably command 5-6 figures in today's rare book market).

After Callister's death in 1765 his widow experienced difficulties making ends meet. Over the course of a few years she sold his collection in bits and pieces to buyers from the Baltimore area and throughout the Colonies. Undoubtedly, a portion of Callister's Collection made it back to England as well.

Was the Collection Lost?

As far as I can determine, no one has come forward to claim they have located a single edition of Callister's Collection. Does this means that every book in the Collection ended up lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair? Perhaps, but I am doubtful that is the case.

The very fact that a single book in Callister's Collection cannot be located only adds to the monetary (and historical) value of the books contained in it. Find one and you'll make a tidy little sum. Find a few books from the collection and you can pay off your mortgage and credit card bills with a bundle of cash to spare. Find the bulk of the Collection and it's quite likely you'll never worry about money again.

A Mystery and a Detective Story

Callister's Collection is not so much a treasure tale as it is a mystery and a detective story. We know that Henry Callister existed and so did his Collection. Those valuable books with Henry's name inside the frontspiece were written, printed, bound, and sold. So they had to end up somewhere.

Are you an amateur sleuth? Do you enjoy tracking down clues and making puzzle pieces fit? If so, Callister's Collection is right down your alley. One good thing about this treasure trove is that initially, you don't have to even leave the comfort of your home. Your search for clues can be performed on that computer screen staring back at you right now.

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Good hunting my friend!

If you liked this post, you may want to read: "Timothy Cody's Lost Ledge of Gold (Conclusion)"

http://treasuretrovegold.blogspot.com/2009/02/timothy-codys-lost-ledge-of-gold.html

(c) J.R. 2009

Questions? E-mail me at jr872vt90@yahoo.com