Minerals and Man

A non-technical book recounting the stories of minerals, some exiting accounts of discovery and exploitation, and uses by man through the Ages. 304 pages with 78 pages of colour photographs and many black and white illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with minor wear to cover (see photo). No dust jacket. This is a large book but no increase… Read more about this item

Thames and Hudson, 1970. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1970. Reprinted. 304 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Contains colour photographic plates. Pages and plates remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing throughout. Occasional thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Small split to bottom of front hinge. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine… Read more about this item

London: Thames & Hudson, 1969. 1st edition. Very Good. quarto. chipped dust jacket 304pp., col. & b/w pls. & ills., tables, appendix, index,

London: Thames & Hudson, 1970. reprint. Nice copy. quarto. hardback with dust jacket 304pp., col. & b/w pls., tables, appendix, index, Chipped dj, ownership inscription o/w nice copy

Random House, 1970. Half-title creased, rebound, fine thus. Slipcase with some light soiling.. Artistically rebound in full cream leather with abstract teal and black leather onlays in matching leather edged slipcase.