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Benjamin: California Mines and Minerals
Benjamin: California Mines and Minerals
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Author: Benjamin, Edward H.
Title: California Mines and Minerals
Place Published: San Francisco
Publisher:California Miners' Association
Date Published: 1899
Description:
[4], 450, [2] + [xlviii] ad pp. With 3 large folding maps, 2 folding charts, plus numerous illustrations in the text from photographs and drawings. 8¾x5¾, original half dark purple morocco and cloth, spine lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers. "Souvenir Edition."


Well-illustrated and informative work, full of history and useful knowledge regarding the California mining industry, published by the California Miners' Association under the direction of Edward H. Benjamin, Secretary, for the California Meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers.

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Some wear and rubbing of covers, stain to front panel, spine sunned; hinges reinforced, maps with tape repairs; very good.
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