Jan 29, 2016
Antique Textbook - Determinative Mineralogy - 2nd Edition, First Thousand - J.V. Lewis - 1915 - Geology - Minerals - NearEarthExploration
8" x 5 1/2" - 155 pages - A comprehensive read into the science of mineral identification. Although nearly 100 years old, the methods detailed in these pages are very valid to this day, and are instrumental in learning how to test and successfully identify unknown mineral samples. Binding is neat and tight -- No torn or missing pages Light staining on pages 106-110 -- does not interfere with reading Shows expected minor wear of 100 years of residing on bookshelves. An exceptional addition to any mineral collector's reference library!