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	Rare Mineralogy Book by Abraham Gesner - Remarks on the Geology and Mineralogy of Nova Scotia Gesner, Abraham; Remarks on the Geology and Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. Halifax, Gossip and Coade, 1836. Octavo, pp. xl, 272, folded lithographed frontispiece view of Parrsboro, folded hand-colored map, and one lithographed plate with view of Cape Split. The work is complete and in modern calf and marbled boards with gilt titles. The binding is tight and clean, x-lib. with stamp on title page and first text page. Plates and text are very clean. In very good condition. PRICE: $550.00
	Rare Paleontology Book by Joseph Leidy & Hayden, Ferdinand & Meek, F. B - The Extinct Mammalian Fauna of Dakota and Nebraska Leidy, Joseph & Hayden, Ferdinand & Meek, F. B.; The Extinct Mammalian Fauna of Dakota and Nebraska, including and account of some allied forms from other localities..with a Synopsis of the Mammalian Remains of North America...preceded by an introduction on the Geology of the Tertiary Formations of Dakota and Nebraska..by F. V. Hayden. Academy Natural Sciences, Vol. 7, 2nd series, Philadelphia, 1869. Large quarto, pp. viii, 472, frontispiece is large folded hand colored map, 30 engraved plates. The work is complete nd in a modern full calf binding with gilt spine titles. The binding is tight and very clean. The text is very clean with light wear to map edges at folds. Over all in very good condition. PRICE: $950.00
	Rare railroad book by Schlagintweit, Robert von; Die Pacific - Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Leipzig & New York, 1870. Schlagintweit, Robert von; Die Pacific - Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Leipzig & New York, 1870. Octavo, pp. 203, folded maps and chart in rear, frontispiece view of Sierra Nevada, and 8 additional woodcuts. PRICE: $650.00
	Rare science book by Pausanias; Decem regionum veteris Graeciae descriptio, totidem libris comprehensa, Romulo Amasæo interprete. Translated by Romulo Amaseo. Pausanias; Decem regionum veteris Graeciae descriptio, totidem libris comprehensa, Romulo Amasæo interprete. Translated by Romulo Amaseo, (1489-1552). Tom. I & 2. Lugduni, apud Sebastianum de Honoratis, 1559. Small octavo, vol.1 pp. 624, 236 (index). Vol. 2, pp. 606, 120 (index). PRICE: $2,500.00
	Rare Science Book by Thunberg, Caroli Petri; Flora Japonica Sistems Plantas Insularum Iaponicacarum Secundum Systema... Thunberg, Caroli Petri; Flora Japonica Sistems Plantas Insularum Iaponicacarum Secundum Systema Sexuale Emendatum Redactas ad XX Clases, Ordines, Genera et Species CVM Differentiis Specificis, Concinnis et XXXIX Iconibus Adiectis. Lipsiae, 1784. Octavo, pp. lii, 418, 1 page "index plantarum" and errata, 39 folded copper engraved plates. PRICE: $9,800.00
	Rare Science Book, Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis; La Figure de la Terre, 1738. Maupertuis, Pierre Louis Moreau de; La Figure de la Terre, determinee par les Observations de Maupertois, Clairaut, Camus, Le Monnier, de l’Academie Royale des Sciences, & de M. l’Abbe Outhier, Accompanes de M. Celsius, Faltes par Ordre du Rois au Cercle Polaire. Paris, De L’Imprinere Royale, 1738. Octavo, pp. xxiv, 4, 184, folded engraved map and 9 folded plates. The work is complete and in a contemporary calf with gilt spine titles and panels, marbled end sheets and tinted text block edges. The binding is tight with minor scuffing at spine edges, the text and plates are clean with minor light toning to margins. From the library of noted British astronomer and mathematician John Couch Adams (1819-1892) with his book plate. Adams was President of the Astronomical Society, Cambridge University Professor, and discovered Neptune. In very good condition. PRICE: $2,800.00
	Rare Science Book: Pursh, Friedrich T. ; Flora Americae Septentrionalis; or, A Systematic Arrangement and Description of the Plants of North America. Pursh, Friedrich T.; Flora Americae Septentrionalis; or, A Systematic Arrangement and Description of the Plants of North America. Containing, besides what may have been described by preceding authors, many new and rare species, collected during twelve years travels and residence in that country. 2 volumes, London, 1814. Octavo, vol. 1, pp. xxxvi, 358, 15 engraved plates, vol. 2, pp. 359-751, 9 engraved plates. PRICE: $4,800.00
	Rare travel book by John Muir; Steep Trails, California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, the Grand Canon. 1918 Muir, John; Steep Trails, California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, the Grand Canon. 1st edition, limited printing, Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1918. Quarto, pp. xi, 391, colored photogravure frontispiece, 16 photo plates. This special limited printing is complete and in the original quarter cloth over linen boards with a gilt spine label. The binding is tight and clean with very minor scuffing to the boards, the text is uncut and near pristine. Owners penned inscription on end sheet. In very good to near fine condition. PRICE: $600.00

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