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Le metamorphisme general - caracteres et processus fondamentaux
C.N.D.P. / C.R.D.P. limoges. 1986. In-4. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 61 Pages - nombreux schemas/illustrations en noir/blanc, dans et hors texte - signature sur le 1er plat. . . . Classification Dewey : 551-Géologie
Classification Dewey : 551-Géologie
Morphologische Untersuchungen am Napf.
Zürich 1919, in-8vo, 34 S. + 2 Abb. auf 1 Taf. Original-Broschüre. ohne Umschlag.
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Die Flysche der praealpinen Decken im Simmental und Saanenland (Geologie, insbesondere Sedimentologie). ‘Beiträge zur geologischen Karte der Schweiz’, N.F., Lfg. 146.
Bern, Kümmerly & Frey, 1973, in-4to, 88 S., 45 Textfig. + 5 gefaltete Tafeln, Bibl. Stempel ‘Ausgeschieden’, Hlwd. (Bibl.), mit Orig. Broschüre.
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Mineralogie für Ingenieure und Chemiker.
Lpz, S. Hirzel, 1911. 8°. XVI, 173 pp. 145 Illustr.. Orig. cloth.
Geologiens Hovedsætninger. Fremstillede med særligt Hensyn til de hjemlige Forhold.
København, Philipsen, 1874. Samtidigt halvlæder. 188 pp. Med træsnit i teksten.
L'encyclopédie en couleurs de la minéralogie
Marabout 1960 in12. 1960. Broché.
couverture défraîchie jaunie intérieur propre odeur de tabac
Engineering Geomorphology.
2007 xiv, 281 p., numerous figures and photographs, 4to, paperbound. Very good copy.
Iceland its Volcanoes, Geysers, and Glaciers.
London, John Murray, 1860. Orig. full pictorial cloth, uncut. Back faded, spine ends gone. Internally fine. VIII,(1),335 pp., 22 woodcut-illustr (s ome full page plts.) and 1 folded map.
First edition.
Occasional papers on the theory of glaciers, now first collected and chronologically arranged. With a prefatory note on the recent progress and present aspect of the theory.
Edinburgh, (R. and R. Clark for) Adam and Charles Black, 1859, gr. in-8°, chromolithogr. frontispiece + XXX + 278 p., ill. with 29 fig. + 9 lithogr. plates, blind-stamped library stamp on fly-leaf, restored original publisher’s cloth. Fine copy.
First edition of one of the highlights on early scientific researches of the glaciers.James Forbes was professor of natural philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. As a scientific investigator he is best known for his researches on heat and on glaciers. Studying the flow of glaciers he developed a theory which involved him in some controversy with Tyndall and others both as to priority and to scientific principle. Un ouvrage important sur la théorie des glaciers. Rare (Perret). Perret 1710; Steinitzer 36 and cf. 81-82; Lehner 332-3, 367, 372 ; Dict. Scient. Biogr. V/68-69.
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The tour of Mont Blanc and of Monte Rosa, being a personal narrative, abridged from the author's «Travels in the Alps of Savoy», &c.
Edinburgh, Adam and Charles Black, 1855, sm. in-8°, XL + 320 p., illustrated with 24 wood engravings (some full page) after drawings by the author + 2 engraved fold-out maps + 42 p. (Catalogue of works publ. by A. & Ch. Black Edinburgh), untrimmed, paper slightly browned, hw. on inside cover ,Chichester Library Society’ / + exlibris Peter E. Obergfell, original light brown cloth, front cover and spine gilt decorated, slightly used. In all very fine copy.
Rare first abridged edition, a bestseller, illustrated with 24 wood engravings. Forbes' major contribution to the Mont Blanc range were his extensive surveyings of the «Mer de Glace» and other glaciers, resulting in his fine map "Map of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni and of the adjoining district, from an actual survey in 1842-4-6 and 1850. Drawn by August Petermann, Lith. by C. Helfarth, Gotha. Glaciers coloured in blue (scotch on small marginal tear). The other map shows "The Penine chain of Alps". “Cet excellent ouvrage qui livre l'essentiel des récits alpins du savant est peu courant et recherché” (Perret). Wäber BSL III/219, cf. III/217; Steinitzer 36 and cf. 81-82; Lehner 332-3, 367, 372 and 621; Dict. Scient. Biogr. V/68-69; Meckly, Mont Blanc, the early years 73; Réan -; Perret 1709. Image disp.
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The technical development of the Royal Dutch/Shell, 1890-1940.
1957 ix, 670 p., 327 figs, photographs & maps (some folded), 4to, publisher's cloth.
L'Or dans le Monde.
PAYOT. Mai 1941. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, 1er plat abîmé, Manque en coiffe de tête, Intérieur acceptable. 292 pages. Quelques accrocs et petites déchirures sur les bords de couverture. Charnières usées.. . . . Classification Dewey : 551-Géologie
Collection de Documents et de Témoignages pour servir à l'Histoire de Notre Temps. Classification Dewey : 551-Géologie
Bidrag til Skildringen af Danmarks geographiske Forhold i deres Afhængighed af Landets indre geognostiske Bygning.
Kbhvn., 1858. 4to. Ubeskåret med blankt omslag. 48 pp.
Bidrag til Skildringen af Danmarks geographiske Forhold i deres Afhængighed af Landets indre geognostiske Bygning.
Kjøbenhavn, 1858. 4to. In later half cloth over marbled paper covered boards. Frontboard partly detached. First and last leaves brownspotted. (2), 48 pp.
Om de Bornholmske Kulformationer. (In ""Videnskabernes Selskab Skrifter"") - [BORNHOLMS GEOLOGI.]
Kjøbenhavn, Bianco Luno & Schneider, 1837. 4to. In a nice recent half calf binding with gilt lettering to spine. In ""Videnskabernes Selskab Skrifter. (Nat.-vid. VII Deel)"". With occassional brownspotting. 64 pp. + 3 plates and 1 large folded map.
Værket må betragtes som den første samlede fremstilling af Bornholms geologi.
Om de geognostiske Forhold i en Deel af Sjelland og Naboöerne.
(København, 1825). 4to. Uden omslag. Udkom i "" Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". (36) pp. samt 4 kobberstukne plancher, alle håndkolorerede.
Originaltrykket. Heri Forchhammers teori om kridtdannelserne på Stevns og Møn, som gav anledning til megen inden-og udenlandsk debat.
Om de geognostiske Forhold i en Deel af Sjelland og Naboöerne. (In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"").
(København, 1826). 4to. In a recent half calf binding with black leather title-label to front board. With occassional underlinings in pencil, otherwise a very nice copy. (3), 248-280 pp. + 4 hand coloured folded plates.
First edition of Forchhammer's important work where the Zealand ""chalk"" is examined - in Faxe, on Møn, etc. - and the rock types are differentiated and classified, including the now-famous layer containing the fish clay.
Om de geognostiske Forhold i en Deel af Sjelland og Naboöerne. (In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"").
(København, 1825). 4to. Uncut, unopened in recent blue boards. In ""Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter"". With a few brownspots, otherwise a nice copy. Pp. (3), 248-280 (36) + 4 engraved plates.
Originaltrykket. Heri Forchhammers teori om kridtdannelserne på Stevns og Møn, som gav anledning til megen inden-og udenlandsk debat.
Om Færøernes geognostiske Beskaffenhed.
(København, 1826). 4to. In a nice recent half calf binding with gilt lettering to spine. Underlinings in pencil thorughout and last leaf heavily annotated in contemporary hand in ink. (3), 162-206, (2) pp. + 4 plates and 2 large folded handcoloured maps.
First edition of this first exposition of the geology of the Faroe Islands. “Also in 1820 Forchhammer made a trip to England to further his understanding of geology, and there he became acquainted with such scientists as Prout, Davy, Dalton, Wollaston, Jameson, and Lyell. Together with Sir Walter C. Trevelyan he investigated the geology and coal formations of the Faeroe Islands the resulting publication led to his becoming a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences.” (DSB)
Om Færøernes geognostiske Beskaffenhed.
(København, 1826). 4to. Uncut in recent blue boardsd. A nice and clean copy. (3), 162-206, (2) pp. + 4 plates and 2 large folded handcoloured maps.
First edition of this first exposition of the geology of the Faroe Islands. “Also in 1820 Forchhammer made a trip to England to further his understanding of geology, and there he became acquainted with such scientists as Prout, Davy, Dalton, Wollaston, Jameson, and Lyell. Together with Sir Walter C. Trevelyan he investigated the geology and coal formations of the Faeroe Islands the resulting publication led to his becoming a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences.” (DSB)
Om Midlerne til at bestemme Mængden af de organiske Bestanddele i Vandet, og om de Forandringer, som Vandet i de Reservoirer, der forsyne Kjöbenhavn, lider i de forskjellige Aarstider, og under forskjellige andre Indflydelser. (In ""Det Kongelige Dansk...
(Kjöbenhavn, Bianco Luno, 1850). 4to. In a nice recent blue half calf binding. In ""Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrifter, 5te række, 2det bind"". With a few brownspots, otherwise a nice copy. (3), 94-119 pp. + 1 folded handcoloured maps.
First edition of Forchhammer’s important work in which he outlines methods to measure organic content in water and examines changes in water supplies feeding Copenhagen’s reservoirs. He collaborated with engineers to assess raw water quality, which later influenced decisions on artesian well drilling to improve Copenhagen’s drinking-water supply. Forchhammer was a geologist, chemist and professor (1794–1865), noted for foundational work in marine chemistry and hydrography.
Om Søvandets Bestanddele og deres Fordeling i Havet. - [THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND HYDROGRAPHY]
Kbhvn., 1859. Small 4to. No wrappers. 48 pp., 74 tables and 1 large folded lithographed map.
First edition of this pioneer-work in oceanography and hydrography, as it is the first scientific investigation in this field of research. ""Forchhammer's fundamental researches on the composition of seawater brought him international acclaim. He began this work in 1843, more as a geologist than as a chemist, to explain the phenomena that give rise to the deposits on the sea floor...He carried out analyses of over 160 samples collected for him over a twenty-year period by the Danish and British navies."" (DSB V: p. 72). The work was translated into English as ""On the Components of Sea Water"" (1865) in Phil. Transactions.
Om Søvandets Bestanddele og deres Fordeling i Havet. (""On the Components of Sea Water"").
Kjøbenhavn, Schultz, 1859. Small 4to. Contemp. hcloth, bound with the orig. green glazed frontwrapper. Stamps on title-page. 48 pp., 74 tables and 1 large folded lithographed map. Internally fine and clean.
First edition of this pioneer-work in oceanography and hydrography, as it is the first scientific investigation in this field of research. ""Forchhammer's fundamental researches on the composition of seawater brought him international acclaim. He began this work in 1843, more as a geologist than as a chemist, to explain the phenomena that give rise to the deposits on the sea floor...He carried out analyses of over 160 samples collected for him over a twenty-year period by the Danish and British navies."" (DSB V: p. 72). The work was translated into English as ""On the Components of Sea Water"" (1865) in Phil. Transactions.
Om Søvandets Bestanddele og deres Fordeling i Havet. (""On the Components of Sea Water"").
Kjøbenhavn, Schultz, 1859. Small 4to. In recent half cloth with black leather title-label to front board. Previous owner's name (Julius Christian Vilhelm Schousboe) in contemporary hand to title-page. First and last leaves brownspotted. 48, LXXIV (tables) pp. + 1 large folded map.
First edition of this pioneer-work in oceanography and hydrography, as it is the first scientific investigation in this field of research. ""Forchhammer's fundamental researches on the composition of seawater brought him international acclaim. He began this work in 1843, more as a geologist than as a chemist, to explain the phenomena that give rise to the deposits on the sea floor...He carried out analyses of over 160 samples collected for him over a twenty-year period by the Danish and British navies."" (DSB V: p. 72). The work was translated into English as ""On the Components of Sea Water"" (1865) in Phil. Transactions.
