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New York: B.F. Buck and Company, 1905. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Good/None. 359 pages. Hardcover. B/w illustrations throughout, many (plates) with tissue guards. Gilt edges, Blue, marbled cover boards (with endpapers to match), gilt decorations and title on spine, and leather corner accents and spine. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper. Some splits at gutter, and the leather at spine is beginning to peel back (see image). Pages have some finger print smudges and just a touch of tanning from age. This volume would be an excellent addition to any collector's library, and although not entirely necessary, would be quite spectacular once rebound. Record # 32509
The Diamond Mines of South Africa (SIGNED) by Williams, Gardner F - 1905
by Williams, Gardner F
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New York: B. F. Buck & Company, 1905. Second Edition Revised and Enlarged. Leather bound. Presentation inscription "John A. Porter with the compliments of Gardner F. Williams, 24 March 1917." Two volumes. 4to. xvii, 359; xv, 353 pp. Appendix; Index. Frontispiece with tissue guard in each volume (1 color); maps, photogravures with tissue guards, black & white photo-reproductions throughout both volumes. Publisher's black morocco with gilt decoration, ruling & lettering; TEG; marbled endpapers. Light rubbing to joints; some shelfwear), else a near fine set in a striking binding. First published in 1902, "... the edition now offered has been thoroughly revised, enlarged, and brought up to date, with the edition of a number of new and interesting illustrations." - Preface. This work is still considered an important authoritative source today. Gardner F. Williams (1842 - 1922) was an American mining engineer and author, and the first properly trained mining engineer to be appointed in South Africa. Gardner grew up in the Californian mining camps of Sierra and Yuba counties, surrounded by mining activity, graduating with a BA and MA from University of California at Berkeley. Beginning in 1887, Williams managed De Beers Consolidated Mines for 18 years under the founder, Cecil Rhodes.
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The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development
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Paperback / softback. New. Written by the first general manager of De Beers Consolidated Mines, this impressively detailed study describes the discovery of diamonds in South Africa and the development of mines and methods of mining in that country. First published in 1902, The Diamond Mines contains over 500 illustrations.
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No dw. front board rather loose. Internally clean. Spine fabric has loosened but is attached.Postage on this will be closer to 70$ sadly as its at least 1kg
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Macmillan Company, 1902. Hard. Very Good. First Edition. Solid, clean former library book with minimal markings. Rebound in green buckram. Light cover wear. Fine interior includes 681 indexed pages with over 500 illustrations, maps and photogravures - some tissue guarded. Williams (1842-1922) was the first GM of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, which once produced 95% of the world's diamond yield. Chapter on notable historical diamonds, discovery of diamonds in South Africa, development of mines, mining techniques adopted, welfare of the miners and history of the whole diamond-producing region. Appendix, which describes the mechanical workings of winding engines and pumps, and the value of different types of coals.
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The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology)
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New York: The Macmillan Company , 1902. First edition. Cloth. Good. 10" by 6.5". Not Stated. The first edition of Gardner F Williams's sought after history of South African diamond mines. The first edition of this work. A comprehensive tone containing a detailed account of the history of diamond mines in South Africa by American mining engineer Gardner F William. He was the first trained mining engineer to be appointed in South Africa. This account is very sought after and is considered to be an important authoritative source to this day. The front free endpaper and half title were excised from this copy. All twenty-eight plates, of which three in colour, three double maps, and further illustrations in text are present. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally a trifle rubbed with shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, rear joint cracked, closed tear along back strip, boards holding firm, boards marked to front and rear. Frontispiece with minor loss to…
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Macmillan, 1902-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1st ed. Bound in full cloth. Spine discolored. Internally generally good, but with institutional stamps from the Peabody Institute; and dampstaining to some parts. Lettered tissue guards. Full-page and text illustrations, maps (double page and in text). 28 photographic plates. "The author of this historical and practical account of the diamond industry, and especially of the South African diamond mines, was for many years the general manager of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, a gigantic undertaking founded by the late Cecil John Rhodes. The volume contains a full description of the mines with the fullest details respecting their working. The volume is elaborated illustrated, and many of the engravings reproduce ancient maps and charts and photographs of the greatest interest and rarity in connection with the diamond fields" - Mendelssohn pp. 614-615. Sinkankas 7233
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New York: Macmillan, 1902. First Printing. Hardcover. Very good. Large 8vo, 10 x 7 inches, publisher's tan cloth gilt, very good, light wear and general discoloration and rubbing to binding, contents very good, bookplate of Archer Estes Wheeler, a metallurgical engineer heavily involved in the copper mining industry in the early 1900s, especially in Katanga. 681 pp, illustrated.
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Macmillan, 1902. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. original boards are worn and marked. there are a few small tears in the cloth. no inscriptions but there is some evidence of damp causing a little waviness. this is very slight. profusely illustrated and well bound. a very heavy book that is not really suitable for airmail postage.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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