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Last Chance November Passed Lots & Added Auction: NOV 18TH

Sun, Nov 13, 2022 02:00AM EST - Fri, Nov 18, 2022 03:00PM EST
Lot 371

MINING ENGINEERS HANDBOOK Vol 1 & 2, Peele

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This lot includes the rare two (2) volume set of the Mining Engineers Handbook by Peele, second printing of the third edition 1944. Two thick volumes on Mining Engineering, everything including prospecting, mining, construction, equipment, etc. "Written by a staff of forty-six specialists." State of the art in 1944. Charts, diagrams, illustrations, Each volume indexed, bibliography, extensive engineer's tables. Comprehensive reference. Robert Peele was the Professor of Mining in the School of Mines, at Columbia University. These volumes are red leather bound hardcover, with gold gilt stamped titling on front covers and spines. Very slight scuffing noted to exterior covers and spine, gilt is bright and clean. Intact pages exhibit very slight age taning, foxing not noted. Each volume measures approximately 5.75"W x 8.5"L x 1.75"D respectively.
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