Tin and Diamonds : a Fortune in the Making. The Life and Times of Francis Oats, mining engineer, 1848 - 1918 and some thoughts about him
Language: English
Published by The Trevithick Society, 2009
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Nigel Smith Books, Gunnislake, United KingdomNigel Smith Books
AbeBooks seller since June 6, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 17.50
Quantity: 1 available
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Some very mild wear to the cover, else looks like new.
Seller Inventory # 26070630-20.60
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Tin and Diamonds : a Fortune in the Making. The Life and Times of Francis Oats, mining engineer, 1848 - 1918 and some thoughts about him
- Author
- Clair Leith
- Publisher
- The Trevithick Society
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0904040747
- ISBN 13
- 9780904040746
- Item weight
- 250 grams
- Seller catalogs
- Africa, Cornwall, Mining and other extractive industries
Nigel Smith Books
Gunnislake, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since June 6, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 10 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 60.00 | £ 65.00 |
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Nigel Smith Books
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