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Cleveland, Parker (1780-1858) An Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy and Geology, Being an Introduction to the Study of these Sciences. Boston: Published by Cummings and Hilliard [and] Cambridge: Printed at the University Press in New England by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1816. First edition, octavo, illustrated with five folding engravings and one large hand-colored folding engraved map by Wightman, The United States of America, Published by Cummings & Hilliard, Boston, bound in publisher's boards, with white paper spine and publisher's printed label, and blue paper-covered boards, untrimmed, with deckled edges throughout (losses to paper coverings, boards nearly detached),9 1/2 x 6 in.
Estimate $200-300
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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