GEOLOGY OF GOLD (SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND) (1929)

An important treatise on geology of gold by Edward John Dunn, the Director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1904 to 1912. In addition to a detailed description on geology of gold in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, this momentous compendium also contains 163 b&w plates at the rear, with numerous maps, plans, scetches, diagrams, sections, etc. Very scarce item.

Dunn was a pioneer in South African geology, having given the first description of the Pretoria Series under the name of Lyndenburg Beds, and the name of Dwyka to the famous glacial conglomerate. His knowledge of the geology of these countries, especially in regard to the occurrence of gold, is perhaps unique. Dunn was also elected President of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1906.

Original burgundy cloth. Gilt title, author's name and publisher to the spine; Text in English; Collation complete - False title, [1], Frontispiece, Title page, x, 304 pages, with 424 in-text illustrations and geographical index, name index & subject index, plus 163 b&w plates at the rear; Binding is tight and firm, with some fading and visible traces of soiling. Slight fraying on extremities and spine ends. Inner hinges are whole, strong and tight. free endpapers little dusty. Text block in very good condition, clean and very bright with minor yellowing, no marks or foxing throughout, only the title page and preface page with tanning stains. B&W plates are bright and clean, all of 163 plates printed on white glossy paper.

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