"Fourth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior 1882-83", Powell, John Wesley

This is a comprehensive report by the Director of the United States Geological Survey, describing the progress and discoveries made during 1882 and 1883. It includes 85 different illustrative maps (a few in printed color) and plates which cover the Hawaiian Islands, fossils and the Great Basin.

In addition to the numerous illustrations, the report provides an introduction by the director, administrative reports and a number of accompanying papers including "Hawaiian Volcanoes" by Capt. Clarence Dutton; "Abstract of Report on the Mining Geology of the Eureka District, Nevada" by Joseph Curtis; "Popular Fallacies Regarding the Precious Metal Ore Deposits" by Albert Williams, Jr. and "A Review of the Fossil Osteridae of North America" by Dr. Charles A. White. Quarto, 473 pp., hardbound in original brown cloth with embossed cover in gilt and spine with gilt title.

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Condition: B+

Text, maps and plates are very clean with some light, even age toning. There are notations in the front endpapers, the covers are almost detached somewhat worn, and the spine is nearly perished.