An American Geological Railway Guide, Giving the Geological Formation at Every Railway Station, with Notes on Interesting Places on the Routes, and a Description of Each of the Formations.

Macfarlane, James

Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1879

About this Item

An American Geological Railway Guide, Giving the Geological Formation at Every Railway Station, with Notes on Interesting Places on the Routes, and a Description of Each of the Formations. By James Macfarlane and printed in New York City by D. Appleton and Company. 1879. 216 pp. 8.25 x 5.75 . 8vo. Softcover. Overall fair, with discoloration and staining remnants to boards and spine. Cracking to hinges at front and rear. Light markings to rear. Text block remains bound well. Ex-libris bookplate affixed to front pastedown. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An interesting piece owned by William Henry Pulsifier (b. 1831), a St. Louis businessman and scientist who was involved in the production of white lead, including as vice president of the St. Louis Lead and Oil Company.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An American Geological Railway Guide, Giving the Geological Formation at Every Railway Station, with Notes on Interesting Places on the Routes, and a Description of Each of the Formations.
• Publisher: D. Appleton and Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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