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[003657] . SCIENCE, October 15, 1886. Volume VIII. No. 193. ill. Etchings. New York: The Science Company, 1886. Size: Approx. 7 1/4" x 10 1/4". Paper Wraps. Science. Good Articles by Famous Americans in Letters to the Editor: J. E. OLIVER: Education and the cost of living; H. CARVILL LEWIS: The genesis of the diamond; WILLIAM NORTH RICE: The eccentricity theory of the glacial period; H. W. WILEY: Unexplained noises; and EDWARD S. HOLDEN: How astronomers may work. Other articles:"The mounting of Mungo"( African elephant) with 4 illustrations; " A few words about pavements"(Fifth Ave, New York) with 4 illustrations; and "Washington's signature" with 8 different "examples". ex.mus.numbers on front cover. mildly soiled. watermark at top corner of front/back cover -not inside. thin watermark at spine hinge. small chipping around bottom/side edges. Overall covers are Good. Interior is tight, clean and VG. $50.00

[004098] Tanner, Hans (editor) . The Complete Guide to Rocks, Gems & Minerals . ill. Maps, Photographs. Los Angeles: Petersen Publishing, 1970. Size: Approx. 8 1/2 " x 11". Stiff Covers. Magazine. Very Good- Exlusive: New Mineral Locations. 32 Full Color Gems Money Can't Buy, Easy Mineral Identification, Moon Rock Analysis, Micromounts, Cut Gems. 96 pp. ex.mus stamp on cover. Creased at spine. where it is stapled.- small tears at staples. Overall VG-. Interior is tight, clean and VG. Beautiful full page colored illustrations of gems. $18.00