A System of Mineralogy Comprising the Most Recent Discoveries
New York and London: Wiley & Putnam, 1844.
Hardcover. Good. Second edition. pp 633 + [1] errata; with mineralogical bibliography and index. Many woodcut illustrations in the text, two (of four) crystallographic plates. The two folding plates (Plates I and II) are NOT present. Original green cloth with blind-stamped decoration, chipped/rubbed at corners and spine ends, small nick/abrasion to cloth at center of spine. University library bookplates on front free endpaper; no other library markings. Previous owners' names (1877) on front free endpaper, some penciled notes on rear endpapers. Binding sound, text unmarked, with minor foxing.
Item #16328
Price: $350.00