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More imagesSynopsis der Mineralogie und Geognosie. Ein Handbuch fur hohere Lehranstalten und fur Alle, welch sich wissenschaftlich mit der Naturgeschichte der Mineralien beschaftigen wollen.
SENFT, (Christian Carl Friedrich) Ferdinand (1810-1893), editor.
Published by Series: Synopsis der drei Naturreiche. 1875, 1876-78., Hannover: 1875
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3 volumes in 2. 583 figs., tables, index; 455 figs., tables, indexes. Mixed set; covers vol. II mended. vol. I in modern cloth. "Very scarce" [Curtis Schuh] with all parts. FIRST EDITION of Ferdinand Senft's comprehensive textbook of the science of mineralogy and geognosy. "Published as part three of the second edition of Johann…es Leunis's [1802-1873] series Synopsis der drei Naturreiche . . . Mit vorzuglicher Berucksichtigung der nutzlichen und schadlichen NaturkOrper Deutschlands (1st ed., Hannover, 1844-53). This work by Senft represents the second edition of the mineralogical/geological portion. The first edition was prepared by Friedrich August Roemer in 1853." / "The first volume of this large work is a comprehensive textbook on mineralogy, covering terminology, physical and chemical properties, crystallography, as well as a descriptive mineralogy of the most important mineral species. The text is fully illustrated with several hundred cuts showing mostly crystal diagrams. An index at the end provides a list of mineral species described in the text. The second volume covers all aspects of geology and palaeontology. It is also very illustrated with a comprehensive index to the text contained at the conclusion of the second part." [Curtis Schuh, Mineralogical Record (on-line)]. / Senft studied theology and natural science at the Universities of Jena and GOttingen. In 1835, he became professor of natural history at the Real-Gymnasium and the Forstschule in Eisenach. He was a member of the Leopoldin Academy and the Erfurt Academy. CONTENTS: [Vol 1] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-x, "Vorrede."; xi-xxxvi, "Inhaltsverzeichniss."; [1]-911, Text.; 912-914, "Anhang."; 915-931, "Alphabetisches Register."; [1 pg], "Druckfehler." [Vol 2, part 1] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-vii, "Vorrede."; [viii], Blank.; ix-xix, "Inhaltsverzeichniss."; [1 pg], Blank.; [1]-708, Text. [Vol 2, part 2] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-ix, "Vorrede."; [x], Blank.; xi-xv, "Inhaltsverzeichniss."; [1 pg], Blank.; [709]-1287, Text.; 1288-1296, "Anhang: | Geognostische Werke, welche bei der Bearbeitung der Synopsis, | namentlich der Atmospharo=, Hydro= und Petrographie, benutzt | worden sind."; 1297-1332, "Alphabetisches Sachregister | zur | Geognosie.".
Synopsis der Mineralogie und Geognosie. Ein Handbuch fur hohere Lehranstalten und fur Alle, welch sich wissenschaftlich mit der Naturgeschichte der Mineralien beschaftigen wollen.
SENFT, (Christian Carl Friedrich) Ferdinand (1810-1893), editor.
Published by Hahn, 1875-1878., Hannover: 1875
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Jeff Weber Rare Books, Neuchatel, NEUCH, SwitzerlandJeff Weber Rare Books
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Series: Synopsis der drei Naturreiche. . . Three volumes in two. 8vo. xxxvi, 931, [1]; xix, [1 blank, 708; xv, [1 blank], (709)-1332 pp. 583 figs., tables, index; 455 figs., tables, indexes. Contemporary quarter black morocco, morocco corners, gilt paper over boards, gilt spine, all edges marbled. Rare with all parts. Choice set… (& complete). FIRST EDITION of Ferdinand Senft's comprehensive textbook of the science of mineralogy and geognosy for secondary education. "Published as part three of the second edition of Johannes Leunis's [1802-1873] series Synopsis der drei Naturreiche . . . Mit vorzüglicher Berücksichtigung der nützlichen und schadlichen Naturkorper Deutschlands (1st ed., Hannover, 1844-53). This work by Senft represents the second edition of the mineralogical/ geological portion. The first edition was prepared by Friedrich August Roemer in 1853." "The first volume of this large work is a comprehensive textbook on mineralogy, covering terminology, physical and chemical properties, crystallography, as well as a descriptive mineralogy of the most important mineral species. The text is fully illustrated with several hundred cuts showing mostly crystal diagrams. An index at the end provides a list of mineral species described in the text. The second volume covers all aspects of geology and palaeontology. It is also very illustrated with a comprehensive index to the text contained at the conclusion of the second part." [Curtis Schuh, MINERALOGICAL RECORD (on-line)]. Senft studied theology and natural science at the Universities of Jena and Gottingen. In 1835, he became professor of natural history at the Real-Gymnasium and the Forstschule in Eisenach. He was a member of the Leopoldin Academy and the Erfurt Academy. Contents: [Vol 1] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-x, "Vorrede."; xi-xxxvi, "InhaltsverzeichniÃ."; [1]-911, Text.; 912-914, "Anhang."; 915-931, "Alphabetisches Register."; [1 pg], "Druckfehler." [Vol 2, part 1] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-vii, "Vorrede."; [viii], Blank.; ix-xix, "InhaltsverzeichniÃ."; [1 pg], Blank.; [1]-708, Text. [Vol 2, part 2] [i-ii], Blank, verso series title page.; [iii-iv], Title page, verso "Hofbuchdruckerei der Gebr. Janeke in Hannover."; [v]-ix, "Vorrede."; [x], Blank.; xi-xv, "InhaltsverzeichniÃ."; [1 pg], Blank.; [709]-1287, Text.; 1288-1296, "Anhang: | Geognostische Werke, welche bei der Bearbeitung der Synopsis, | namentlich der Atmospharo=, Hydro= und Petrographie, benutzt | worden sind."; 1297-1332, "Alphabetisches Sachregister | zur | Geognosie." REFERENCE: BM (Nat. Hist.), IV, p. 1901.
