$125.00 USD • Used
Octavo, three quarters dark green calf & marbled boards, titled in gilt on a black leather label between gilt rules with gilt-decorated raised bands & decorations in gilt on the spine. The boards...
Octavo, three quarters dark green calf & marbled boards, titled in gilt on a black leather label between gilt rules with gilt-decorated raised bands & decorations in gilt on the spine. The boards are bumped & rubbed around the edges. The spine is sunned & rubbed. The endpapers are marbled. xiv & 524 pages plus errata page. There is foxing to the prelims, index & rear blanks. Despite its flaws, a very good, attractive copy. First edition.From the library of geologist and mining engineer James Douglas, after whom Douglas, Arizona was named, with his bookplate on the front pastedown. Douglas, who was born in Quebec, spent much of his early life in Scotland. For many years, as a metallurgist and mining engineer, he was involved in several important Western American enterprises.The text is in German. First Edition.
Product Info
Publisher: Bonn: Verlag von Max Cohen & Sohn, 1866.
Year: 1866.
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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