A System of Mineralogy:

Including an Extended Treatise on Crystallography: With an Appendix, Containing the Application of Mathematics to Crystallographic Investigation, and a Mineralogical Bibliography.

by James Dwight Dana

DESCRIPTION:

A very scarce FIRST EDITION of this important work on cut stones. Lavishly illustrated with 250 woodcuts, 4 copper plates, and an additional 150 pictures, as well as numerous tables and formulas. Includes all 4 plates (2 foldouts) of crystal formations at end. 452 pages of text, plus 119 pages of appendixes, bibliography and index.  6 x 9.25 inches

Fine binding: Professionally rebound by the award-winning Stonehouse Bindery in Lambertville, NJ. Full-leather bound with 4 raised bands and bright gilt leather title pasted on spine. Fully marbled text block edges.

Publishing Information: Durrie & Peck and Herrick & Noyes, New Haven, CT. 1837. 

Leatherbound book is overall in VERY GOOD to NEAR FINE condition.

• Full leatherbound book.
• Plates are in excellent condition.
• Binding is strong and tight.
• Covers exhibit minimal shelfwear.
• Text block and binding are tight.
• Foldouts are aged, with minimal foxing.
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. 
• Interior is lightly tanned with light to moderate scattered foxing, with an occasional dog-ear or page crease.
• Endpages are foxed, with much less to actual pastedowns. 
• Vintage pen & ink owner's sig on title page.
• Text block exhibits minimal expected age-warping, with dusty edges.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• 20151007/CR20180102

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