1876: F. Zirkel & C.King, MICROSCOPICAL ROCK GEOLOGY 1st.,297p.,12 Color Plates

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1876: F. Zirkel & C.King, MICROSCOPICAL ROCK GEOLOGY 1st.,297p.,12 Color Plates
Ferdinand Zirkel & Clarence King geologist, MICROSCOPICAL PETROGRAPHY Washington; Government Printing Office, 1876 First Edition; 297 pages, index, & LIV. Folio:12.25" X 10" Offered is an early use of microscopes in rock geology, authored by Zirkel, the foremost rock geologist in the world. An important study  that sold scientists on the use of microscopes in rock study. With 12 pages of high quality color plates, hand drawn from specimens. A "Discard" stamp from the Harvard Geology Library, & a sticker inside the front board noting the book was donated to Harvard by Clarence King, the geologist in charge of this study. Indent stamp on 2nd title page & stamp inside rear board else no other markings in an o/w VG++, uncommon book. Shipping with delivery tracking on this heavy volume is .50 Thank you for viewing this sale & good luck.
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