A Library of Curiosities - Part II
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Lot 3
AGRICOLA, Georg, 1494-1555. Georgius Agricola De re metallica translated from the first Latin edition of 1556
Estimate: $600 - $800
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AGRICOLA, Georg, 1494-1555. Georgius Agricola De re metallica translated from the first Latin edition of 1556, with biographical introduction, annotations and appendices upon the development of mining methods, metallurgical processes, geology, mineralogy & mining law, from the earliest times to the 16th century, by Herbert Clark Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover.
London : The Mining magazine, 1912.
Folio. 2 preliminary leaves, xxxi, [1], 640 pages, 1 leaf. With copious illustrations throughout. With illustrated and decorative initials.
Bound in vellum, deckled edges.
H: 14 W: 8 3/4 in.
Condition
Very Good. Some slight foxing.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 14.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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