Description
A Résumé of the Geology of Arizona 1962 Bulletin 171 Arizona Bureau of Mines Map. Inside you’ll find sections on early explorations, Precambrian through Cenozoic geology, structural features, economic mineral resources, and an appendix with fossil and literature references. A great copy to use, study, or display in a geology or mining collection. Classic 1962 Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin 171 – essential reference for Arizona geology and mining history. This vintage softcover, “A Résumé of the Geology of Arizona” by Eldred D. Wilson, offers a comprehensive overview of the state’s rock units, structure, and economic mineral deposits, complete with detailed tables, maps, charts, and photographic illustrations. Inside you’ll find sections on early explorations, Precambrian through Cenozoic geology, structural features, economic mineral resources, and an appendix with fossil and literature references. The content is ideal for geologists, mining professionals, historians, and collectors of Western Americana. The book is in very nice vintage condition for its age: covers show some light rubbing/spotting and minor edge wear, but the binding is sound and the pages are clean and legible with no major markings noted. A great copy to use, study, or display in a geology or mining collection. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): 📖 Title: A Résumé of the Geology of Arizona 🧑 🔬 Author: Eldred D. Wilson, Geologist 🏛️ Publisher: University of Arizona Press / Arizona Bureau of Mines 📅 Year/Edition: 1962, Bulletin 171 (vintage original printing) 📚 Format: Softcover bulletin / trade paperback 📏 Approx. length: About 140 pages with illustrations, tables & maps 🌎 Subject: Regional geology, mineral resources, mining, Arizona 🧭 Region: Arizona / American Southwest 🏷️ Special features: Technical state bulletin, glossary, index, extensive reference list 🧺 From: Smoke-free, book-friendly environment Condition: Very Good vintage condition – light cover wear, a bit of age spotting/foxing on covers and endpapers, tight binding, clean text pages, no major writing or highlighting observed. See photos for the best view of condition. Additional details: Ships well-protected in a rigid mailer or box, via USPS Media Mail (or upgrade if selected). Ideal for collectors of geology bulletins, mining ephemera, and Arizona history, or as a reference for field geologists working in the region. Seller’s note: I am not a professional book grader, but I do my best to describe items accurately. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. All items are stored securely and packed with care to ensure they arrive in the condition shown. Keywords: Arizona geology book, Arizona Bureau of Mines Bulletin 171, Eldred D Wilson, University of Arizona Press, mining geology Arizona, Southwestern geology reference, vintage geology bulletin, mineral resources of Arizona, 1962 geology book, economic geology Arizona, Western Americana mining, paleontology Arizona, structural geology report, collectible science book, academic earth science text