300

(Agricola)

Jiriho Agricoly Dvanact Knik o Hornictvi a Hutnictvi.

504pp with 100's of illustrations. Prague 1933.

The first Czech edition of Agricola's "De Re Metallica", the greatest 16th century book on mining and smelting. Fine impression of the many plates which are famous and highly decorative. 504pp with 100's of illustrations. Prague 1933

100

Anonymous

The complete MINERALOGYsection  from an early Encycloepedia Britannica.

43pp with one engraved plate of mineralogical apparatus. London, circa 1790.

Extracted from a very early  copy of the Encyclopedia with a superb engraved plate of mineralogical apparatus. Disbound

750 (SOLD)

Bergmann, Torbern

Sciagraphia Regni Mineralis.

168pp. Leipzig & Dessau, 1782.

Very scarce. Perhaps edited by Johann Jacob Ferber, this is the first edition of Bergman’s important foundational work in mineral classification and nomenclature. In the Sketch of the Mineral Kingdom, digested according to the constituent parts of the substances that compose it, Bergman shows his support for classifying minerals according to their chemical composition and not on the then common method of external appearance. Bergman’s handbook, which is rich in observations about the chemistry of minerals, went further in regard to the subject than had its predecessors because Bergman had developed a portable blow-pipe kit. With this tool, which he took with him out into the field and was thus able to analyze minerals on the spot for their chemical constituents he was able to create a practical method of classification. In contrast to the previous systems of Bromell and Cronstedt chemical knowledge had developed to a state where it was possible for a chemical system of mine

450 (SOLD)

Bergmann, Torbern

Manuel du Minéralogiste; ou sciagraphie du regne Minéral, distribuée d'apres l'analyse chimique.

2 vols with 802pp and 1 folding plate of crystals. Paris, 1792.

Scarce. Second edition in French, retaining the translated text and extensive notes added by M. Mongez and with expanded comments by Jean Claude de La Métherie. This edition is one of the most important works in the chemical classification of minerals published in the late eighteenth century, showing the state of both chemistry and chemical mineralogy at the time. Curtsi Schuh. A. G. Hogbom's copy. (the mineral högbomite is named for him).

300

Berzelius

De l'emploi du chalumeau dans les analyses chimiques et les déterminations minéralogiques.

396pp with 4 folding plates of blowpipe equipment.

Scarce. AN IMPORTANT history of the blowpipe and instructions on its use occupy pages 1-98, while the remainder of the book describes testing for metals contained in individual specimens.    Curtis P. Schuh: Mineralogy & Crystallography: An Annotated Bibliography of Books Published 1469 through 1919.

350

Chapman, Edward J.

Practical Mineralogy; or, A Compendium of the Distinguishing Characters of Minerals by Which …

194pp with 13 engraved plates of  crystals. London, 1843.

Practical Mineralogy; or, A Compendium of the Distinguishing Characters of Minerals by Which Any Species of the Mineral Kingdom may be Speedily Ascertained.¡

750 (SOLD)

Cronstedt

Cronstedts Versuch einer Mineralogie.

296pp. Copenhagen & Leipzig, 1770.

The German translation of  "one of the most important and influential works in mineralogy. By precise chemical analysis, Cronstedt first realized that every mineral is created from a specific set of chemical constituents; he further realized that the chemical uniqueness of minerals formed an ideal concept on which a system mineralogy could be built."    Curtis P. Schuh: Mineralogy & Crystallography: An Annotated Biobibliography of Books Published 1469 through 1919.

150

Destas, A. et al

Minéraux d'uranium du Haut Katanga.

84pp with 27 color photo illustrations.Tervuren, circa 1960.

A fine soft cover book  - probably the best - about the crystallized uranium minerals of Katanga in the Congo. The illustrations are superb and facilitate the sight identification of the various radioactive species.

125

Dunn, E. J.

Pebbles.

122pp with 76 full page photo plates. Melbourne, 1911.

Rare first edition on the most comprehensive work on pebbles. The photo plates illustrate a collection of over 50 years. DUNN, EDWARD JOHN (1844-1937), geologist, was born on 1 November 1844 at Bedminster near Bristol, England, son of Edward Herbert Dunn, printer, of  Cheltenham, and his wife Betsy, née Robinson. He migrated to New South Wales with his parents in 1849. In September 1904 Dunn was appointed director of the Geological Survey in the Victorian Department of Mines and Water Supply. He was closely connected with the discovery of black coal deposits in Gippsland . He studied the geology and physiography of Mount Buffalo and helped to make it popular as a tourist resort; Mount Dunn is named after him. In 1911 his book, Pebbles, was published in Melbourne. Dunn's work in the Geological Survey was concerned mainly with economic geology, but other tasks included a study of australites; he donated his private collection of 120 of these to the British Museum. Rare first edition

75

Eppler, W. Fr.

Edelsteine und Schmucksteine. 2nd edition.

554pp with illustrations. Leipzig, 1934.

A compendious work, profusely illustrated and of great use to those in the precious stone business as well as collectors. Contains many tables that are of use in identifying stones. "Despite its age, this book is still eagerly sought and copies are difficult to obtain." Sinkankas 1918.

25 (SOLD)

Garvin, Richard

The Crystal Skull.

108 pp. New York, 1973

"The story of this splendidy carved & polished rock crystal skull with speculations as to its significance... It was found by the adopted daughter of explorer F. A. Mitchell-Heges in the Mayan city ruin of Lubaantun, British Honduras, in 1927". Sinkankas 2316.

45

Grodzinski, Paul

Diamond and Gem Stone Industrial Production.

256pp with 183 text illustrations. London, 1942.

"So far as the reviewer knows, this is the first book devoted solely to the industrial use of the diamond, precious stones and other extremely hard substances... to all intents and purposes, an artisan"s vade mecum."   S. H. Ball, 1942.

200

Haidinger, W.

Ueber den dursichtigen Andalusit von Minas novas in Brasilien und den Diaspor von Schemnitz. Bound with:

44pp with 2 engraved plates. Prague, 1844.

Important monographs by Haidinger.    "First accurate determination crystal forms using transparent crystals from Brazil and from which Haidinger determined trichroism. Depicts and describes a dichroscope made from a calcite cleavage rhomb. A fundamental paper of great importance to gemology." Sinkankas 2666, 2667 & 2668.

Ueber die Pseudomorphosen und ihre anogene unf katogene Bildung;

Ueber den Pleochroismus der Krystalle; Ueber den Cordierit.

850 (SOLD)

Hamlin, A. C.

The Tourmaline.

107pp with chromolithographic plates.

In this selfpublished, handsomely bound and illustrated  volume appears the first substantial account of the superb quality gem tourmaline crystals found in the Mount Mica pegmatite body in Oxford County Maine. Beautiful copy. The plates, full color lithographs, were prepared by Louis Prang & Co. of Boston after original watercolors by the author.                                 Sinkankas 2694.

150 (SOLD)

Hardin, George C. et al

Fluorspar Deposits in Western Kentucky. Geological Survey Bulletin 1012 A-F.

3 vols with 130pp. Maps in pockets. Washington, 1954-55.

A very thorough examination of the many mines and deposits of fluorites in western Kentucky.

40

Heuchler, Eduard

Des Bergmanns Lebenslauf. 2nd edition (reprint).

61pp with 21 full plate illustrations.

A nice reprint of the very rare book original published in 1867. With 21 plates depicting scenes from a miner's life from childhood to retirement.

350 (SOLD)

Hintze, Carl

Handbuch der Mineralogie: section on FLUORITE.

107pp.

Complete section on FLUORITE: A fabulous (the BEST, in fact) reference work with 1000's of localities around the world. The section was extracted from the huge work and bound seperately in half leather.

25

Howard, J. H.

The Working of Semi-Precious Stones.

37pp with 17 photographic plates. Peekskill, 1931.

"First formal treatise on amateur lapidary work published in the United States."    Sinkankas 3044. First edition, one of 3000 copies. Original printed thick paper wraps.

750

Ito, T.

Japanese Minerals in Pictures. Vols 1, 3 and 4 (of 4). Missing vol. 2.

3 vols with over 627pp and almost 200 color illustrations.Tokyo, 1937-41.

Rare. The finest and most comprehensive work on Japanese minerals. ever published.Published in 4 volumes, this set is missing vol. 2 but can nevertheless be considered a rare find. Beautiful color pictures of Japanese minerals and text in Japanese. (complete sets sell for over $1200.00). Vols 1, 3 and 4 (of 4). Missing vol. 2.

200

Kunz, George Frederick

Rings for the Finger.

381pp with many illustrations. Philadelphia & London, 1917.

remains the largest single storehouse of information on rings available in any language...   Sinkankas 3705.

500

Naumann, Carl Friedrich

Elemente der theoritischen Krystallographie.

383pp. Leipzig 1856.

Professor Osann's copy. Scarce. This important theoretical crystallography textbook is divided into two sections. Beginning from an introduction to analytical geometry, Naumann develops the foundation of crystallographic studies from a mathematical viewpoint. General topics covered include axis definitions, space groups, zoning, and twinning. The later section (pp. 73-383) applies the introductory material to detailed discussions of each crystal system class: tessular (cubic), tetragonal,  hexagonal, rhombic, monoclinic, and triclinic. Within each of these systems Naumann provides in depth observations on the formation of the class, variations that are encountered, distortion of the axes, twinning, etc.                                   Curtis P. Schuh: Mineralogy & Crystallography: An Annotated Biobibliography of Books Published 1469 through 1919.

450

Palache, Charles

The Minerals of Franklin and Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey. Professional  Paper 180.

135pp with 199 text figures and 17 photographic plates. Washington, 1935.

Original printed paper wraps. The original edition, which has been reissued several times, of Palache's classic monograph on the minerals occuring in Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey.

125

Pough, Frederick

Phenakit, seine Morphologie und Paragenesis.

50pp with 10 text figures and 20 photographic illustrations. Stuttgart, 1936.

Original printed paper wraps. Pough's PhD thesis as published in original printed paper wraps. "Primarily a detailed study of the crystallography of phenakite as determined from crystals from many localities including USSR, Brazil, and USA. Brief descriptions of type deposits & parageneses." Sinkankas 5234.

500

Rose, Gustav

Elemente der Krystallographie. 2nd edition.

175pp with 10 folding engraved plates of crystal drawings. Berlin, 1838.

RARE. Presents the latest advances of the science at the time. Used as a textbook. Rose was an expert in the use of the reflecting goniometer and the results of his research are contained in this work. The first section provides a general overview of the science including definitions. This is followed by discussions of the six divisions of the crystallographic system.

95

Sweet, Lessie M (signed)

Notes on British barytes.

13pp with 7 text illustrations.

Notes on British barytes.Lots of illustrations on crystal habits, phantoms, and other details on localities, etc. Signed presentation copy in original printed wraps.

150 (SOLD)

Tassin, Wirt

Descriptive Catalogue of the Collections of Gems in the United States National Museum.

197pp with 9 plates in original printed wraps.

From the Report of the United States National Museum for 1900, pages 473-670 with nine plates. "Considerably more than a mere catalog, this work in fact is a short treatise on gemology, with an important bibliography." Sinkankas 6498

40 (SOLD)

Thurston, W. R. et al

Fluorspar Deposits of Utah. Geological Survey Bulletin 1005.

53pp with folding maps. Washington,1954.

A thorough work on fluorite from the locality

75

Various Authors

Denkschrift zur Erinnerung an die Verdienste des in Dresden am 30. Juni 1817 verstorbenen

187pp with 2 lithographic plates, the portrait in facsimile. Dresden & Leipzig, 1848.

Contains list of subscribers (57 names), a short necrologie of Werner, articles concerning Werner's death and grave, a superb colored lithographic plate of Werner's memorial, articles about Werner's contributions to mineralogy, especially that which relates to the Freiberg Mining Academy, a comparison of  Werner's last mineral system with those of Mohs and Breithaupt, and more.

K. S. Bergrath's Werner und and die Fortschritte bei der Bergakademie zu Freiberg.

50

Whiting, J. W. & Relph, R. E.

The Occurrence of Opal at Lightning Ridge and Grawin, with Geological Notes on County Finch.

14pp with large folding maps in pocket.  Sydney, 1958.

Original printed wraps.

400 (SOLD)

Zambonini, Ferruccio

Mineralogia Vesuviana.

368pp with 80 text illustrations. Naples, 1910.

Very scarce. Published as, Memoria estratta dal Vol. XIV, Ser. 2a, No. 7, degli Atti della R. Accademia delle scienze fis. e mat. di Napoli, this is an outstanding topographical mineralogy, giving ... the best description of the various mineral species found at Mount Vesuvius in Italy. The text gives an overview of the volcano, its history and its geology, followed by a detailed descriptive list of minerals found on its slopes. To verify identification, Zambonini preformed chemical analysis in his descriptions.    Curtis P. Schuh: Mineralogy & Crystallography: An Annotated Biobibliography of Books Published 1469 through 1919.

900

Zippe & Hochstetter (2 vol's as 1)

Uebersicht der Krystalgestalten des  rhomboedrischen Kalk-Haloides.

66 + 36pp with 10 engraved plates. Vienna, 1854.

Very rare. Two presentation copies to Prof. Christian Samuel Weiss, one of the most famous 19th century mineralogists, bound into one volume. One of the best works of it's time on the crystal habits of calcite.

(CALCITE SPECIALTY PAPERS)

Bound with HOCHSTETTER, FERDINAND Das Krystallsystem des  rhomboedrischen Kalk-Haloides.

75

Zippe, F. X. M.

Anleitung zur Gestein- und Bodenkunde, oder das Wichtigste aus der Mineralogie und Geognosie...

396pp. Prague, 1846.

All around good reference work for its time on mineralogy and geology