Handbook for the Alaskan prospector. With contributions by Donald J. Cook, and Mrs. Claude Matthews. Containing Part I, Geology and Part II, Prospecting techniques. Edited by Richard H. Byrns.

Published by University of Alaska, 1964

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Hardcover, 1st edition, NF/VG 8vo. xvii, [1], 428 pp. Photo frontisp., maps, diagrams, photo illustrations, plates. Green cloth, gilt lettering & illustration on front cover, gilt on spine, w/ d.j. photo cover art (slight toning to fore-edges, minor shelfwear), F/NF copy, w/ errata slip taped to rear endpaper, inscribed by author on second flyleaf. First edition, inscribed, of this informative prospecting and mining guide including sections on geology, paleontology, mineralogy, prospecting and gold mining in Alaska. This work includes sections on how to stake a claim correctly, how to patent it, Federal and State laws pertaining to lodes, placers, millsites, and more. In addition, there are sections on locating gold, and minerals, their identification, and testing. Bookseller Inventory edge wear to dj at head of spine and one small chip lacking at bottom of front panel. Text has a small gift inscription on 1/2 tp, else mark free.

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Title
Handbook for the Alaskan prospector. With contributions by Donald J. Cook, and Mrs. Claude Matthews. Containing Part I, Geology and Part II, Prospecting techniques. Edited by Richard H. Byrns.
Author
Richard Byrns, WOLFF, Ernest.Donald J. Cook, and Mrs. Claude Matthews. Containing
Publisher
University of Alaska
Publication year
1964
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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