A rare thesis on the formation of stones and metals

Gilling, C. G.

Dissertatio physica I de natura artificiosa in producendis et formandis lapidibus.

Published 1761
Item ID 41948
€200.00

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Vitemberg, Gerdes, 1761. 4to (21.0 x 17.9 cm). 32 pp. Printed front wrapper.

A peculiar, mineralogical thesis by the German Lutheran theologian Christian Gottlieb Gilling (1735-1789). He quotes, for instance, Zeno, Plinius and Plato on the properties and formation of stones and metal. Paper age-toned, edges a bit frayed, one gathering detached, otherwise very good. Rare. Not in Cat. BM(NH) or any other major bibliography.

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