Dana j d james dwight (3 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Philadelphia, royal quarto (12.5 by 9.75 inches), [7], 8-132 p. and 45 engraved figures in the text. ***CONTENT: James Dwight Dana (1813-1895) was trained in the earth and physical sciences at Yale, and according to Benjamin Silliman, one of his professors, "his attainments in geology, mineralogy and chemistry were of the most respectable character." [Gilman, p. 20]. At the young age of 26, Dana was employed as geologist and mineralogist for the U.S. Exploring Expedition ("Wilkes Expedition") to the Pacific, whose mandate was to explore the coasts and islands of the southern hemisphere. Among other interests, Dana became fascinated with the corals and coral islands encountered on the five-year voyage; on his return he prepared a 750-page text and accompanying folio atlas with 61 plates on the subject. The volume at hand is a reissue of portions of Dana's Wilkes Expedition report on Zoophytes, comprised of pages 7-120 of the Introduction to that report, as well as pages 709-720 of the Appendix. The text is printed on thick paper, from the type of the Government issue, with a new half-title and title page, and prefatory remark. The text is comprehensive, with the author's typical clear presentation and attention to detail. ***CONDITION: This copy is complete and VG+ and bound in recent black cloth with a gilt lettered backstrip. The covers are near pristine, indicating scant use, spine gilt bold and bright. Joints and hinges solid, binding firm. The text is mildly toned, as typical, but the pages are fresh, clean, and bright, as are the illustrations. Gilt library numbers on spine, bookplate on front pastedown, perforated stamps on the half-title and title page, and stamp on lower text block. I have seen only one other copy of this scarce work for sale; the stamped word "exceptional" appears on the verso of the title page, apparently added by the library. This is a sound, handsome copy of a very informative volume. Haskell 23. BMNH 418. Gilman, 1899, "Life of Dana". This very rare volume is not recorded in Nickles, Ward and Carozzi, or in Gilman's bibliography of Dana's writings. International shipping will be extra for this volume, but only at my cost.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 3rd Edition. New York, octavo, 711, [1] p., four copper-engraved crystallographic plates and numerous woodcut text illustrations. The half-title page is present. ***CONTENT: In this revised edition of his System, Dana discards the Linnaean classification principles he had used previously, adopting a new classification scheme based on similarities in mineral chemistry and crystallography. A chapter on mathematical crystallography has been added, and the number of chemical analyses provided has increased fourfold. Nearly a hundred new species are described, and the author includes an enlarged catalogue of American mineral localities. ***CONDITION: A complete, VG+ copy in the original salmon-colored, blind-decorated cloth, with a gilt-lettered backstrip. The boards and spine are lightly sunned, but the spine lettering is bright, and the covers show only a trace of wear. Joints and hinges fully intact, binding very firm. The text pages and illustrations are typically clean and bright, save for light spotty foxing, particularly along the outer page margins. The only traces of previous ownership are brief, penciled notations (in an old hand) on some pages. No library markings. This is a sound, handsome copy, and is particularly scarce in the original cloth. BMNH 418. Hazen 2865. Nickles 269. International shipping will be extra, but only at my cost.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 224, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 224 224.…