Geological Survey of Michigan. 3 Volumes.
by (MICHIGAN)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Julius Bien, 1873-76-81. First editions. Quartos. Illustrated. Publisher's green cloth with beveled edges, gilt spine and cover lettering, elaborate state emblem in bright gilt on all three covers. Title page a bit loose on one volume (though still nicely tucked in) and mild spine end wear, else very clean and bright and attractive copies.Comprised of; Volume II. Appendices to Part 1, Volume I: Iron Bearing Rocks. Volume II; Part 1; Geology-Part 2; Palaeontology; Corals. Color frontispiece and folding map in rear pocket. Volume IV. Part 1: Marquette Iron Region. Part 2; Menominee Iron Region. Folding map in rear pocket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73709
- Title
- Geological Survey of Michigan. 3 Volumes.
- Author
- (MICHIGAN)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Julius Bien
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1873-76-81
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
Nat DesMarais Rare Books specializes in books on the Sierra Nevada (particularly Yosemite), the Mojave, and California books in general. We also deal in the art of the American West, voyages and travels and nineteenth century literature.
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