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Geology of California: Geological Survey of California, Volume 1, Geology, Report of Progress and Synopsis of the Field Work From 1860 to 1864
by J.C. Whitney
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- Hardcover
- first
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Davis, California, United States
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About This Item
ORIGINAL 1865 First Edition, 498pp. Report on the first systematic survey of the geology of the state of California. Historic document suitable for a library archive, bespoke gift, or investment.
This classic work presents the results of the comprehensive investigations of California geology. Clarence King was a member of the Geologic Corps under Whitney's direction as State Geologist. The full-page woodcut plates show scenery in the Sierras and Yosemite. The plates were made from drawings by Whitney and C. F. Hoffman, and from Yosemite photographs by Carleton Watkins. The Yosemite illustrations are some of the earliest published views of the future National Park.
Chap. 1: Introduction.
Chap. 2: The Monte Diablo Range.
Chap. 3: The Peninsula of San Francisco.
Chap. 4: The Coast Ranges North.
Chap. 5: The Coast Ranges South.
Chap. 6: The Coast Ranges from the Vicinity of Los Angeles South.
Chap. 7: The Region between Cañada de Las Uvas and Soledad Pass..
PART II: Geology of the Sierra Nevada.
Chap. 8: Marine Sedimentary Rocks.
Chap. 9: The Mining Region.
Chap. 10: The High Sierra.
Chap. 11: The Eastern Slope.
Appendix A: Tabular Statement.
Appendix B: Description of Fossils.
Hardcover, ex-library. But for library markings and binding; otherwise Very Good+ condition. Library stamp on top exterior of pages and on several front matter pages, taped repair on third front matter page, small discolored spots on front and rear of title page (see photo). After those blemishes on a few early pages, can find no flaws anywhere else in volume. Photos do not do justice to condition of the book. Binding is very tight; book seems to have sat 150+ years on a library shelf, perhaps without being opened.
Other copies of this book, some in questionable shape, now for sale up to $3105. Search all rare book sources on the web and then compare with this book.
We will ship USPS Priority Mail with added insurance. For international shipping, please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions about this or any of our books, feel free to contact us and/or request additional photos. Book is available for viewing in Davis, CA.
Who are we: This is among the first listings for "Nana's Top Shelf," a collection of first editions and other fine volumes collected over a lifetime from estate sales and booksellers across the East Coast and Europe. The collection specializes in late 19th and early 20th century illustrated children's books, fairy tales and folklore.
This classic work presents the results of the comprehensive investigations of California geology. Clarence King was a member of the Geologic Corps under Whitney's direction as State Geologist. The full-page woodcut plates show scenery in the Sierras and Yosemite. The plates were made from drawings by Whitney and C. F. Hoffman, and from Yosemite photographs by Carleton Watkins. The Yosemite illustrations are some of the earliest published views of the future National Park.
Chap. 1: Introduction.
Chap. 2: The Monte Diablo Range.
Chap. 3: The Peninsula of San Francisco.
Chap. 4: The Coast Ranges North.
Chap. 5: The Coast Ranges South.
Chap. 6: The Coast Ranges from the Vicinity of Los Angeles South.
Chap. 7: The Region between Cañada de Las Uvas and Soledad Pass..
PART II: Geology of the Sierra Nevada.
Chap. 8: Marine Sedimentary Rocks.
Chap. 9: The Mining Region.
Chap. 10: The High Sierra.
Chap. 11: The Eastern Slope.
Appendix A: Tabular Statement.
Appendix B: Description of Fossils.
Hardcover, ex-library. But for library markings and binding; otherwise Very Good+ condition. Library stamp on top exterior of pages and on several front matter pages, taped repair on third front matter page, small discolored spots on front and rear of title page (see photo). After those blemishes on a few early pages, can find no flaws anywhere else in volume. Photos do not do justice to condition of the book. Binding is very tight; book seems to have sat 150+ years on a library shelf, perhaps without being opened.
Other copies of this book, some in questionable shape, now for sale up to $3105. Search all rare book sources on the web and then compare with this book.
We will ship USPS Priority Mail with added insurance. For international shipping, please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions about this or any of our books, feel free to contact us and/or request additional photos. Book is available for viewing in Davis, CA.
Who are we: This is among the first listings for "Nana's Top Shelf," a collection of first editions and other fine volumes collected over a lifetime from estate sales and booksellers across the East Coast and Europe. The collection specializes in late 19th and early 20th century illustrated children's books, fairy tales and folklore.
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- Nana's Top Shelf: Rare and Collector Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 114
- Title
- Geology of California
- Author
- J.C. Whitney
- Format/Binding
- Library binding
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Canton Press of Sherman & Co.
- Date Published
- 1865
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Geology, California, Sierra Nevada
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About Nana's Top Shelf: Rare and Collector Books
We are downsizing a lifelong collection of rare books, with a concentration on fine illustrated children's books. These books were acquired personally across the U.S. and in Britain during 45 years of collecting.
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