Description
Sons of the Profits 1967 1st Ed Speidel Seattle History +Tour Inscription Photos. • Direct connection to the Underground tour culture Speidel helped establish. First Edition (1967) Sons of the Profits by William C. Speidel — a foundational work on early Seattle history, presented here with unique Underground tour–related provenance and accompanying vintage photographs. Published by Nettle Creek Publishing Company, Seattle. What makes this copy stand out: • True First Edition, 1967 • Personalized inscription referencing the Seattle Underground tour, signed “Manny” (likely a tour guide) • Includes loose vintage photographs depicting Seattle scenes and underground locations • Direct connection to the Underground tour culture Speidel helped establish • A more personal, experiential piece than a standard reading copy Condition: • Hardcover with dust jacket • Light to moderate wear consistent with age • Clean interior with natural toning • Binding solid • Inscription on front endpaper • Photographs included as found While not author-signed, the inscription and included photographs tie this copy directly to Seattle’s famed Underground tour experience — adding an extra layer of local history and collectible appeal. A great addition for collectors of Pacific Northwest history, Seattle ephemera, or Speidel enthusiasts. Ships carefully packed. — A vivid, irreverent chronicle of Seattle’s early days — paired here with a tangible link to the stories told beneath the city itself. Keywords: Sons of the Profits first edition, William C Speidel 1967, Seattle history book, Seattle Underground tour, Pacific Northwest ephemera, vintage Seattle photos, signed inscription Manny, local history collectible, Washington state history book