The Prospector's Pocketbook [Goyder, 1888]
by Goyder, G.A
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Excellent
- Seller
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Adelaide , South Australia, Australia
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About This Item
Adelaide: H F Leader, 1888. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Excellent. Rare early educational handbook for mineral prospecting, especially gold. First printing [H F Leader, Adelaide, 1888] aimed at educating the public to increase the efficient processing of valuable minerals in South Australia. An excellent copy; brown boards; black inlaid borders & titling; slightly rubbed; v. minor blemishes to rear; offsetting to title page, else fine. George A Goyder was the eldest son of George W Goyder, pioneering Surveyor who established the Goyder Line separating mid-north agricultural land from arid land more suitable for grazing stock. Written early in his career in his role with the Government Assay Office, G A Goyder was highly regarded for his research into & development of efficient processes for extracting valuable minerals using cyanide.
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Details
- Bookseller
- ORCHARD BOOKSHOP (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9391
- Title
- The Prospector's Pocketbook [Goyder, 1888]
- Author
- Goyder, G.A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Excellent
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- H F Leader
- Place of Publication
- Adelaide
- Date Published
- 1888
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Adelaide, australian, classic, cyanide, cyaniding, first edition, gold, history, old books, prospecting, rare, scarce, science, south australia, Uncommon
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