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HAFEN, LeRoy R. (1893–1985). –– BAKER, James H. History of Colorado. Denver: Linderman Co., 1927. 5 volumes, 8vo. Numerous illustrations from photographs. Original half red diced leather gilt stamped with the insignia of The State Historical & Natural History Society of Colorado, spine lettered in gilt, top edges gilt (a bit of rubbing at ends). FIRST EDITION of this comprehensive work on the state of Colorado with the last two volumes being biographical essays of prominent citizens. –– [Together with:] Colorado and its People: A Narrative and Topical History of the Centennial State. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, [1948]. 4 volumes, 4to. Illustrated. Publisher’s green cloth gilt, map illustrated endpapers. FIRST EDITION of this key reference on Colorado history by its most prominent historian.