Sawyer, Arthur Robert - THE GOLDFIELDS OF MASHONALAND (1894)
Scarce first edition of this remarkable work about goldfields of Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) with 21 multiple folding plates (part coloured) containing maps, plans, geological sections, profiles and sketches, diagrams, etc. This momentous work was written and completed with all maps by A.R. Sawyer, A.R.S.M., F.G.S., Late Her Mayesty's Inspector of Mines, and the author of the "Mining: Geological and general guide to the Murchison range".
With chapters about The Victoria Goldfield, The Manica or Umtali Goldfield, The Upper Umfuli Goldfield, The Salisbury Goldfield, The Concession Hill Goldfield and The Other Goldfields. plus an important chapter with a "List of Companies having Interests in Mashonaland and Matabeleland".
Contains the General sketch Map of Mashonaland showing Position of Goldfields, large Geological sketch Map of the Victoria Goldfield (80 x 54 cm) and large Geological sketch Map of Part of the Manica or Umfuli Goldfield (100 x 44 cm). Including multiple folding plans and sections of Victoria Goldfield, Beatrice Reef, Duchess Reef (Concession Hill District), Sabian Reef, Salisbury Reef, Gladstone Reef, Golden Frog Reef, Golden Frog Reef, Mashona Furnace, and Gipsy Extension East Reefs.
Manchester, John Heywood, 1894; Original green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering; 24 x 16 cm; Text in English; Collation complete - Title page, 99 pages, with 21 multiple folding plates (part coloured) at the rear containing maps, plans, geological sections, profiles and sketches, diagrams, etc.; Binding is tight and firm, actually feels strong and isn’t really splitting anywhere. Spine and boards bumped to the extremities, corners bumped and little chipped, minor rubbing. Inner hinges feels strong and whole, no splitting or cracking. Internally in very good condition, very bright and clear without any marks. Pages/text block with little yellowing and very light foxing to the title page, first page and folding plates, free endpapers browned. A sound copy.