Foster C Le Neve (35 results)

Condition: New.

3pp, 2 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Offprint. 25pp, staple bound, small octavo, ex-university library, b/w figs, tight binding, clean throughout, rubber stamps on cover, toning to the wraps, vertical crease runs the length of the book. Reprinted from the Transactions of the Mining Association and Institute of Cornwall.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

14pp, 10 figs, plus 1 folding map, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

32pp, 23 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Text tight, covers starting to come loose, especially rear board. Boards have heavy wear and scuffing, large water stain to spine, text bright. Previous owner info on ffep and stamp on title page, cracks to inner board paper. Majority of text is unmarked, the occasional pencil note or underling, light soiling/foxing to endpapers. 763 pages plus many ads.…

Paperback. Condition: Good+. First. 8vo. 56pp. Covers missing. Book.

No Binding. Condition: Good. Balleswidden mine is about 1 mile from St. Just in Penwith and was abandoned in 1873. Copied in 2000 from a reprint (1902) of the Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 1878. 8 pages stapled and including a page with 7 figures showing lodes . Size - 210mm. x 150mm. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. This book appears to be original contents with new, copied covers and new endpapers. It may be a facsimile on poor quality paper. The picture on our listing is a photograph of the actual book NOT a stock image. [Loc. J8-2].

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 763 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and age marks to the inside page present, but still a presentable copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Fourth Edition. First published in 1894. Xxviii + 763 pages + publisher's catalogue, index, numerous illustrations in the text. A good sound copy although the contents are slightly shaken. Library marks ( with cancel ) to verso of title page. Cloth rubbed at extremities. Hugely detailed technical work, one of the standard late nineteenth century works on the subject. Size: 8vo. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science; Trade, Electronics, Mining; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0020299.…

[ii], 20 pp. Text tables. Disbound. 32 cm x 21 cm. Law Society ink stamp & small tears with minimal loss to title page, lightly age browned.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Text-Book of Ore and Stone MiningThe object of my text-book is to assist students in acquiring a knowledge of the art of mining. Books and lectures are not intended to take the place of practical teaching at.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the complex world of mining and quarrying. Exploring the methods and practices of extracting valuable minerals from the earth, the book delves into the historical and practical aspects of this vital industry. From the identification of mineral deposits through geological exploration, to the intricate processes of excavation, support, and transportation, the author provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the entire mining operation. The book examines the different types of mineral deposits, including beds, veins, and masses, illustrating their unique characteristics and providing examples of their occurrence across various geological eras and geographical locations. The author also highlights the diverse methods employed for excavating materials of varying hardness, including manual labor and the use of specialized machinery. Throughout the book, the reader gains an understanding of the technical challenges faced by miners, such as supporting underground workings, controlling water inflow, and ensuring proper ventilation. The text emphasizes the importance of safety and efficiency in all aspects of the mining process, underscoring the historical significance of this industry and its continuing contribution to society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Lightly age browned, small tears to fore-edge margin. 23[1] pp, text tables. Disbound. 32 cm x 21 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket. Third edition. Covers worn. Front hinge cracked. title page moderately soiled. Signatures are a little loose, but still intact.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Title: Ore and Stone MiningAuthor: Sir C. Le Neve Foster and Prof. S. Herbert CoxExtract from Introduction: The art of mining, in the broadest sense of the word, consists of the processes by which the useful minerals are obtained from the earth's crust. Condition: The book has brown boards with gilt lettering to the spine. There is an embossed logo on the front board. There are stains to the front and rear boards. There is an embossed border to the front and rear boards. There is heavy tanning and a pencil inscription on the front end paper. The spine has been cracked on the front end paper. Print transfer marks on the front title page. Heav.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the methods miners use to extract valuable minerals from the earth's crust. The author focuses on the practicalities of mining, rather than the theoretical science of geology. It provides step-by-step instructions on prospecting, boring, excavating, transporting, and refining minerals. This book also covers specialized mining techniques like hydraulic mining and freezing processes. It combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on advice, and should be of interest to miners, quarrymen, prospectors, and engineers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 4th Edition. The boards are a bit worn and marked. Two inscriptions. A little damp marking. Netting visible but the binding is still sound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Excellent, well-illustrated and comprehensive work in VG internal order. Dark red cloth blind embossed to front with bright gilt publisher's crest and gilt titling to lightly faded spine. A little wear to edges, but a nice copy of a scarce book. 8vo. 321pp + 52pp publisher's catalogue.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Complete. Collection of folded charts and diagrams. Half-leather. The leathered boards and spine are benign. They have some light wear, scuffing, marks. The boards have some shelving wear, some light shelf scuffing. They are steady and assured. The contents are most pleasing condition. Whilst there is evidence of use throughout, the charts etc are healthy, neat, tidy, fresh, clean and clear. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…