Contributions to Economic Geology (Short Papers and Preliminary Reports) 1918 Part I -- Metals and Nonmetals Except Fuels: Geological Survey Bulletin 690 by Ransome, F.L.; Burchard, E.F.; Gale, H.S - 1919

Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1923. Hardcover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, maroon cloth boards with gilt text on spine. Exterior show spotting and soiling along with edge and corner wear. Interior pages are toned due to age and some foxing is present but binding is tight, no hinge issues, nothing torn or loose. Front and rear pastedowns and front end page show the original owner's name stamped which shows the book was owned by the noted USGS Geologist F. C. Schrader. Book contains numerous maps and foldouts. Also included with the book is a paper reprinted from Science magazine from July 29, 1932.

Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1918. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, maroon cloth boards blind stamped on front and rear with gilt text on spine. Exterior shows some soiling and handling, rear bumped has small tear along bottom edge. Interior binding is good, no hinge issues. Pages are toned due to age and some minor foxing is present. Includes multiple foldout maps and charts placed throughout the book. No handwriting or bookplates present, no library markings but front and rear pastedowns and front end page show the original owner's name stamped which shows the book was owned by the noted USGS Geologist F. C. Schrader. Uncommon book to find in hardcover.