Identification Tables for Minerals in Thin Sections

Language: English

Published by Logan, London, 1976

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Original 1975 edition of this classic petrography reference work, widely used in geology departments for the optical identification of minerals in thin section. Ex Libris Condition: Good. Covers show light to moderate age-related wear, including minor edge and corner wear. Binding remains solid. Interior pages are clean overall. Ex–geology department copy, Vanderbilt University, with institutional stamps present on the title page and page edges. The title page also bears the name of a professor, with an additional small, neatly written name on the lower right corner of the front cover. No significant highlighting or marginalia observed. A well-preserved working copy of a foundational reference in optical mineralogy. Still useful for students, collectors of geology texts, or as a vintage academic resource.

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Title
Identification Tables for Minerals in Thin Sections
Author
E.P. Saggerson
Publisher
Logan, London
Publication year
1976
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
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Driven by a lifelong passion for rare books and the stories they carry, I specialize in curating historically significant works that illuminate the evolution of human thought — from early science and natural philosophy to exploration, conservation, and cultural heritage. My interest lies not only in the rarity of the object, but in its ability to teach, inspire, and connect us to the past. My catalog includes antiquarian books, early printed works, manuscripts and treatises from the 18th and 19th centuries, with a focus on natural history, science, exploration, and the preservation of the natural world. I'm especially drawn to works that document the early scientific imagination — from botanical studies and anatomical treatises to philosophical texts that predate modern scientific methods. You’ll also find books and ephemera related to wilderness exploration, wildlife studies, environmental stewardship, and the history of the American landscape, including materials on Southern Americana and the development of the U.S. National Parks. As someone based in Tennessee, I carry a deep respect for the region’s natural and cultural history, often reflected in my selections. I have a particular interest in provenance — volumes with notable ex-libris, inscriptions, marginalia, and ownership histories that offer a second layer of narrative. These marks of human connection and intellectual legacy are, to me, as valuable as the texts themselves. Each book I offer is part of my ongoing education — and my goal is to pass that learning on. Whether you’re a private collector, institutional buyer, or fellow enthusiast, I look forward to helping you discover works that are not only rare, but meaningful.

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