The Geologic Time Classification of the United States Geological Survey Compared with Other Classifications, Accompanied by the Original Definitions of Era, Period and Epoch Terms - United States Geological Survey (USGS) Bulletin No. 769

M. Grace Wilmarth

Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1925

About this Item

See photos for condition details. Softcover, original 1925 publication in original wraps, not a modern reprint or rebound library edition. Front and rear cover contains the name stamp of F. C. Schrader. Frank Charles Schrader (1860-1944) of Harvard and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was a well-known and respected American geologist, mineralogist, and entomologist, and author. He was known throughout the west as the prospector's friend and was also one of the first federal geologists to explore Alaska. Exterior shows toning and some light soiling, there is also some minor edge bumps and chipping present. Internal binding is good and text pages are tight. Paper is toned due to age and there is some minor spotting/foxing present. No handwriting or library markings. The rear of book contains a brown envelope which was cut open at the top. Inside is a large foldout chart which is in good shape.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Geologic Time Classification of the United States Geological Survey Compared with Other Classifications, Accompanied by the Original Definitions of Era, Period and Epoch Terms - United States Geological Survey (USGS) Bulletin No. 769
• Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
• Publication Date: 1925
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: VG+
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