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	Rare Mineralogy-Geology Book: Schopf, Johann David; Reise durch einige der mittlern und südlichen vereinigten nordamerikanischen Staaten & Mineralogischen Kenntniß des östlichen Theils von Nordamerika. 1887 & 1888 Schopf, Johann David; Reise durch einige der mittlern und südlichen vereinigten  nordamerikanischen Staaten nach Ost=Florida und den Bahama=Inseln unternommen in den Jahren 1783 und 1784 von Johann David Schöp..Mit einem Landchärtchen. Erlangen, bey Johann Jacob Palm. 1788. Quarto, pp. 24, 644, errata and xxxii, 551, errata, plus large folded map. Both title pages with engraved vignette. & Beyträge zur mineralogischen Kenntniß  des östlichen Theils von Nordamerika und seiner Gebürge von D. Johann David Schöpf. Erlangen, verlegt von Joh. Jakob Palm, 1787. quarto, pp. 10, 194, errata. These two rare works are bound as a set with the second work bound at the rear of volume two. The works are in a contemporary calf over marbled boards with gilt titles. The bindings are tight and clean. Text is clean with light toning, map is clean. Ownership signature and stamp of John C. Bucher whose father was the first minister to preach in German west of the Allegheny mountains. A very good set of a major work on early exploration and geology. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL BOOKS PRICE: $10,000.00
	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. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS The work is complete and 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. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS 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. The book is complete and in recent black cloth with gilt spine titles, original illustrated title wraps bound in. Light soiling to title wraps, minor repairs to verso of map at folds. In very good condition. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS 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). The set is complete and in a contemporary vellum; bindings soiled with inked spine titles faded, bindings are rather tight, text lightly toned but overall a very good set of a rare work. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS. 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. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS. The volume is complete with the last index page and errata and all plates present. The volume is in a modern full calf binding with gilt ruled covers and cover vignette, gilt cover edging, six gilt spine panels with gilt on blue titles. The binding is tight and exceptionally clean. Text has been lightly trimmed at some point (12 x 20.5 cm), light toning to text and plates, perforated stamp on edge of title page and old book plate tipped in. A very good copy of the first work on the flora of Japan. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS. 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. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS 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. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS 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. The set is in contemporary half green morocco with marbled boards, gold gilt spine panels and ruled edges. minor scuffing to binding edges and boards, light to moderate foxing to some text and some plates, seminary book plate on paste down. In very good condition. FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL ITEMS. 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. FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL ITEMS. PRICE: $600.00

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