Lot 223
Mining.- Hernández (Jaime) A philosophical and practical essay on the gold and silver mines of Mexico and Peru, Printed for J. Scott, 1755.
Hammer Price: £1,200
Description
Mining.- Herna?ndez (Jaime) A philosophical and practical essay on the gold and silver mines of Mexico and Peru; containing the nature of the ore, and the manner of working the mines; the qualities and use of quicksilver; the cleansing and refining these metals, some staining or spotting, lightly browned, 20th century half red morocco, spine gilt, rubbed, [Sabin, 31518], rare in commerce, 8vo, Printed for J. Scott, 1755.
Description
Mining.- Herna?ndez (Jaime) A philosophical and practical essay on the gold and silver mines of Mexico and Peru; containing the nature of the ore, and the manner of working the mines; the qualities and use of quicksilver; the cleansing and refining these metals, some staining or spotting, lightly browned, 20th century half red morocco, spine gilt, rubbed, [Sabin, 31518], rare in commerce, 8vo, Printed for J. Scott, 1755.
