The Diamond Mines of South Africa

New York and London: Macmillan, 1902. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Near fine. 4to. (4) v-xviii, [2], [2], 681pp. Frontispiece portrait, 28 photogravures on 27 plates, printed on thick japan paper, 3 in color, numerous illustrations and maps, some double-page. Nicely bound in half deep green morocco, spine in five compartments with raised bands, gilt rules and titles. Marbled paper sides. Top edge gilt. A couple of small spots on the spine else a fine copy, with the engraved calling card of Richard Vary Campbell affixed to the title page, and a bookseller label on the reverse.

,A comprehensive and detailed account of the history of diamond mines in South Africa by American mining engineer Gardner F William, the first trained mining engineer to be appointed in South Africa. Considered the important authoritative source on South African mines and essential to any diamond library.

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