Gold-Mining and Assaying; A Scientific Guide for Australian Emigrants. ...

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Lond: John J. Griffin and Co. 1852. Sm.8vo. Orig. blind-stamped cloth with gilt title on spine. (xiv16016pp.). With frontisp. engrv. title-vign. 31 text-illusts. and publishers' adverts. at end of text. 1st edition. Uncut. F.14124. Some foxing/soiling in text but a good complete copy. NOTE: After the discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 the author describes methods for processing the ores as well as the goldmining regulations.