Published by Filiquarian Publishing, No Place, 2010
Seller: Artis Books & Antiques, Calumet, MI, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. SCIENCE. Faint moisture damage to lower corners margins only pages 293-362. (32)640pp. Indexes. Illustrations. Translated rfrom the Latin edition of 1556, published by The Mining Magazine 1912.
Published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1950
Seller: Mainly Books, Silverdale, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardcover with dustjacket, "The famous Hoover translation of the unabridged edition of the greatest treatise on technological chemistry, mining, geology and engineering of early modern times, 672 pp. 289 ill." The book has mild foxing to the blank end-papers only, the binding is tight and the contents are fine, the jacket has heavy edge-wear and is detached along the front edge of the spine, this last flaw is hidden by the professional (removable) mylar cover that we provide which holds it all together and enhances its appearance, also, the original price (10.00) is present.
Published by Martino Publishing, Mansfield Center, CT, 2014
ISBN 10: 161427746X ISBN 13: 9781614277460
Seller: Liberty Book Store ABAA FABA IOBA, Jupiter, FL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very good. 8vo (24 x 19 cm). 638 pp. Glossy black covers with illustration of kiln to upper, Yellow titles to upper and spine. Text block tight and unmarked.
Published by Dover Pubns, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1950
ISBN 10: 0486600068 ISBN 13: 9780486600062
Seller: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good, Paperback, 6 3/4" x 10 3/4", edges rubbed, 638 pages, black and white illustrations.
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Soft cover. Reprint. Illustrated. Important reference work. Near fine copy (rubbing along edges). 638 pps.
Hardcover. Condition: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). New York, NY: Dover Publications. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1950. . Hardcover. 4to., 638 pp., rubbed, bumped, pages lightly toned .
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Free of markings.
Published by Dover Publications, New York, 1950
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. New 1950 edition. Octavo, xxxi, 638 pages. In Good condition with a Fair dust jacket. Spine is tan with black print. Dust jacket has edgewear with small tears at spine ends and flap corners, toning to spine, taped tear to rear panel. Price unclipped: "$10.00". Boards in red cloth. Wear to spine caps and corners. Illustrated: b&w drawings. "Unchanged reprint of the translation published by The Mining Magazine, London, in 1912"- copyright page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column I. 1380649. FP New Rockville Stock.
Published by Dover Publications, Incorporated, New York, N.Y., 1950
ISBN 10: 0486600068 ISBN 13: 9780486600062
Seller: Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB ), Topsfield, MA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Reprint. [3], iv-xxxi, [1 (blank)], 638 pages. 11 x 7 inches. Publisher's green cloth with gold lettering on spine. Pictorial dust jacket. A very nice copy with a touch of wear to the corner tips and edges of the cloth binding and dj. Sound and clean, it is difficult to find in presentable condition. Cloth. Originally published in 1556, this is a reprint of 1912 translated edition done by The Mining Magazine. "Originally published in 1556, Agricola's De Re Metallica was the first book on mining to be based on field research and observation - what today would be called the 'scientific approach.' It was therefore the first book to offer detailed technical drawings to illustrate the various specialized techniques of the many branches of mining, and the first to provide a realistic history of mining from antiquity to its day. For almost 200 years, Agricola remained the only authoritative work in this area and by modern times it has become one of the most highly respected scientific classics of all time. A book more often referred to in literature on mining and metallurgy than any other, its Latin text prevented it from being as widely used as it might have been. In 1912, the book was translated by former President Herbert Clark Hoover and his wife. Printed in a limited edition, the work was quickly bought up by book collectors, historians, and medievalists, who had found that there was much to be learned from its pages." (from the front flap).
Folio. Grey cloth gilt. In good dustwrapper. This edition was first issued in 1950, but this is a later, undated, impression, probably late 1960s or early 1970s, as there is no ISBN. A translation of the 1556 edition 'with Biographical Introduction, Annotations and Appendices' &c. With reproductions of the original illustrations throughout. A very good copy. pp. xxxi, 638.
Published by Dover Publications, Inc. n/d
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Reprint; Imperial octavo, blue cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, xxxi + 638pp, illus b&w plates, VG (light rubbing to boards, light foxing to page edges) in d/w, VG- (moderately heavy chipping & creasing, multiple small closed tears mostly with tape repairs, light soiling/discolouration).
Publication Date: 2017
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English, Latin. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1912. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Latin, Pages:- 686, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 686.
Published by New York; Dover Publications;, 1950
Seller: timkcbooks (Member of Booksellers Association), Penzance, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
First edition, first printing. Translated from the 1556 Latin text. Very good with fading along the top of the boards in poor dustjacket, creased and with several tears.
Published by Dover Publications Inc., New York, 1950
Seller: Bookcase, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Hard. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, light spotting on closed edges, boards tidy, very light shelf wear to edges of dust jacket but overall neat. Size: 4to.
Published by New York, Dover Publications., 1950
Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Ireland
18 cm x 28 cm. XXXI, 638 pages. Original Hardcover. Endpaper and pastedown with staining !! Otherwise in very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very slight foxing to paper edges and discoloration to inside of Hardcover. Title page folded and with minor tear. Includes for example the following:- Biographical Introduction, Annotations and Appendices upon the Development of Mining Methods, Metallurgical Processes, Geology, and Mineralogy & Mining Law from the earliest times to the 16th century. Illustrated throughout in black and white with woodcut images. Illustrations include for example:- Alum Making, Glass-making, Salt cauldron, Soda Making, and Trough for washing alluvial. Sprache: english.
Published by The Mining Magazine, 1912
First Edition
HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good+. 1st edition thus. 640pp, numerous b/w woodcut illustrations, tall quarto rebound in vellum boards, title, author and dates "1556" and "1912" stamped in black to spine, 4 raised bands to spine, side and bottom page edges deckled. minor bumping to bottom fore-edge corners, mild wear top of vellum spine, vellum looks to be separating at hinge ends of front board (1" at bottom, 1/2" at top) yet boards remain strongly attached with no signs of weakness, light wear to spine yet titles remain clear and legible, minor wear to rear board, binding and block remain strong and solid, bookplate and mild toning to front pastedown, numbers "02653" inked to second prelim, interior text and images clean, overall excellent shape for this classic title in metallurgy.
Published by Dover Publications, New York, 1950
Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, U.S.A.
Signed
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good-. Facsimile edition. 1st Dover edition, a facsimile of the 1556 edition. A Near Fine copy in Fair to Good dust jacket. Tall 4to., 672 pp., 289 illustrations. Red cloth in tan and green dust jacket. The jacket id chipped, with a small loss on the rear panel. SIGNED by Herbert Hoover with a short inscription on the front end paper. The famous Hoover translation of the unabridged edition of the greatest treatise on technological chemistry, mining, geology and engineering of early modern times.
Published by Mining Magazine, 1912
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bound in publisher's vellum, with black spine lettering. Hinges restored. Soiling / staining to cover. Limited edition of 3000 copies printed by the Mining Magazine in 1912. xxxi, 640 pages : illustrations ; 35 cm. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Hugo Reinbold's stamp and inscription on end page. Biographical introduction, annotations and appendices upon the development of mining methods, metallurgical processes, geology, mineralogy & mining law from the earliest times to the 16th century. This volume is the 1st English translation of the De Re Metallica, privately published by subscription. It was translated by future President Herbert Hoover, a mining engineer, and his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, a geologist and classical scholar. The contents of the book are separated into 12 books: Book I: Arguments for and against this art; Book II: The miner and a discourse on the finding of veins; Book III: Veins and stringers and seams in the rocks; Book IV: Delimiting veins and the functions of mining officials; Book V: The digging of ore and the surveyor's art; Book VI: The miners' tools and machines; Book VII: On the assaying of ore; Book VIII: Roasting, crushing and washing ore. Book IX: Methods of smelting ores; Book X: Separating silver from gold and lead from gold or silver; Book XI: Separating silver from copper; Book XII: Manufacturing salt, soda, alum, vitriol, sulphur, bitumen, and glass.
Published by London: Published for the translators by The Mining Magazine, 1912, 1912
Seller: Thomas A. Goldwasser Rare Books (ABAA), CHESTER, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Folio, original vellum, slight spotting, a very good copy, with a presentation inscription from Hoover to Judge Frederickick Wells. First edition of Hoover's translation, reproducing all the original woodcut illustrations.
Condition: Very Good. First English edition. Inscribed to Mrs. Francis Fowler III and signed by by the author on the front endpaper. Two letters to Francis Fowler III of the Southern Comfort Corporation son of the famous Francis Fowler Jr. signed by Hoover's secretary laid in. Also laid in a photograph of several people with Hoover seated on a boardwalk. First edition in English of the 1556 Latin classic on mining technology. The Hoover translation is noted for its accuracy and extensive footnotes and remains the standard English translation. Scarce - it is estimated that only about 1500 copies were printed. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 6.5 lb. Very good with the original spine remnants darkened. Illustrated with numerous reproductions of the original woodcuts. 35.7x22 cm. [4], xxxi, 640 pp. Folio, rebacked by Ronald Ballou with ivory cloth over the original vellum boards, remnants of the original spine laid on.
Published by The Mining Magazine, Salisbury House, London, 1912
Seller: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. A nearly fine and very tight copy in original slipcase and leather jacket. SIGNED by Herbert Hoover on the front free end paper "The Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" Small split along vellum spine of front board, still holding very tight. No cracked hinges, no bumped corners. Laid in is small steel etching of Hoover with tissue guard. Small, pen number appears to top corner of blank front free end paper. A nice copy.
Published by The Mining Magazine, London, 1912
Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. 1st English edition. Inscribed on front flyleaf by Hoover: "To R. E. Maynard Esq with Compliments of HC Hoover 572". Hoover was named Secretary of Commerce by President Harding and was later the 31st president of the United States. Hoover's first career was as a mining entrepreneur in Western Australia and China. First published in 1556, De Re Metallica was the first work to give detailed descriptions of mining and metallurgical processes. It was the standard reference on the subject for 200 years. This edition's translation is attributed to Lou & Herbert Hoover, although it is Lou Hoover who was the translator. She was an exceptional woman, long a supporter of women's rights and independence. She attended Stanford University and became the first woman to receive a degree in geology from Stanford. She was a proficient linguist, fluent in Mandarin and well-versed in Latin and she did most of the translating of the De Re Metallica (Wikipedia). Folio. [4], xxi, 640 pp, indexes. Text illustrations throughout, including many of the lovely woodblock engravings of the early edition. Original publisher's vellum binding, spine lettered in black. A tight, very clean copy; spine lightly foxed; offset from loosely inserted newspaper clipping to endpaper; title page with minor fox spotting.