To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
161 - Mineralogy - Hermann, Benedikt Franz Johann. Natural History of Copper, or A Guide to Its Knowledge, Processing, and Use. Part One (all published material), which covers the general properties of copper, the identification of its ores, and instructions for their processing and smelting. With 4 tables (3 folded, 1 in the text). St. Petersburg, 1793. 4 leaves, VIII, 452 pp. 20.5 x 12 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with 2 spine labels and gilt lettering on the spine (worn and bumped, headbands frayed, rear blank endpaper removed).
Starting price
€200The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
€200 - 300Sale fees
Mineralogy - Hermann, Benedikt Franz Johann. Natural History of Copper, or A Guide to Its Knowledge, Processing, and Use. Part One (all published material), which covers the general properties of copper, the identification of its ores, and instructions for their processing and smelting. With 4 tables (3 folded, 1 in the text). St. Petersburg, 1793. 4 leaves, VIII, 452 pp. 20.5 x 12 cm. Contemporary half-leather binding with 2 spine labels and gilt lettering on the spine (worn and bumped, headbands frayed, rear blank endpaper removed). First edition, not listed in Schuh. — A description of the extraction, smelting, and processing of copper based on the author’s own experience in Siberia. — Title page and dedication page with a small corner tear, title page fully pasted. Somewhat browned and with foxing. *
Auction details
Autographs, Old Books, Antique Paper Items & Travel PhotographyAuction house
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH +49 3 08 89 22 090 auktion@nosbuesch-stucke.berlinDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.
Delivery Options
We can ship your lots by DHL (in Germany) or DHL Express (outside Germany). If shipping is possible, we will send you an invoice including the shipping costs. For framed paintings or larger/fragile objects, please organize the shipping by yourself.