Scarce first French edition of an important document about mining and geology, with emphasis on gold and diamonds in South African region. A fine copy with 71 maps and illustrations, numerous tables, sketches, diagrams, illustrations, etc.
"Prof. De Launay gives a further proof of his indefatigable industry in this new volume from his pen. It is a formidable task to deal even briefly with the mineral wealth of a huge continent, which has been only imperfectly explored; but fortunately the author is eminently qualified for the task. He is no novice in writing upon mineral deposits, and he has visited many mines in North Africa, besides the most important districts in the south. The book is arranged so as to suit two classes of readers, those who wish to learn all they can about the occurrence of some given mineral, such as gold, diamants, copper ore, phosphate of lime, &c., and those whose interest relates only to some particular country or region."
(from the "Preface")
"Les Richesses Minerales De L'Afrique: L'Or, Les Metaux, Le Diamant, Les Phiosphates, Le Sel, Les Combustibles, Les Sources Thermales, Etc."; Original red cloth hardcovers; Text in French; Collation complete - Title page, (4), 416 pages; Binding is tight and firm, little rubbed, extremities slightly bumped and with negligible fraying on corners and spine ends. Joints and hinges are whole, strong and secure. Pages/text block in excellent condition, clean and bright, only with slight yellowing, no foxing or any marks throughout. A clean copy in excellent condition.
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- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 25 x 16 cm
