Reports of Geological Explorations During 1881, with Maps and Sections

Hector, James (Director); various contributors

Published by George Didsbury, Government Printer / Colonial Museum and Geological Survey Department, Wellington, 1882

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Ex-institutional collection, with rubber stamp on front wrapper "Geological Survey of Victoria". Front wrapper rubbed and brittle with chips and tears to margins. Lacking the plain rear paper wrapper. Paper spine chipped and worn. Moderate foxing. Staples rusted. Ink numbers added to margins beside figures. Spine titled in pencil.; xxxii, 128 pages + 6 maps at rear (2 folding). Pink paper front wrapper present, lacking rear wrapper. Page dimensions: 242 x 153mm. At head of title: "Colonial Museum and Geological Survey Department". In-text illustrations. The folding map "Geological map of the Waitaki Valley" has an inset illustration of the "Wanaka and Hawea Lakes". Contents includes: "Progress Report" by Dr Hector; "Chrome Deposits of Nelson" by S. H. Cox; "North Island District, including Thames, Coromandel, Island of Kawau, and Drury Coal Field" by S. H. Cox; "District between the Aorere and Takaka Valleys. Collingwood" by S. H. Cox; "Geology of the Waitaki Valley and Parts of Vincent and Lake Counties" by A. McKay; "On Certain Points Connected with the Geology of the Auckland District" by S. H. Cox. Seller Inventory # 22650

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Title: Reports of Geological Explorations During ...

Publisher: George Didsbury, Government Printer / Colonial Museum and Geological Survey Department, Wellington

Publication Date: 1882

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.

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