FERBER, Johann Jakob.

Beyträge zu der Mineral-Geschichte von Böhmen.

Engraved vignette on title, one folding engraved plate, & one large folding handcolored engraved map. [22], 162 pp. 8vo, cont. half-sheep & speckled boards, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Berlin: C.F. Himburg, 1774. First edition. Ferber (1743-90), the noted Swedish mineralogist, taught at St. Petersburg and Berlin, finally settling in Switzerland. An indefatigable traveler, he wrote several interesting series of letters relating his impressions and observations during journeys in nearly all the European countries. This is one in an important series of works by Ferber which constructed the foundation for the geological investigation of Austria-Hungary. Part One lists each mining operation in Bohemia. Part Two gives further detailed information about 19 mining works in the area, with much on their operation and production. Attractive copy. Zittel, pp. 87-88.

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