This book is one of my prized possession's from my Book collection and interlocking with my mineral collecting First addition 1933 if it was just this book it would not be that remarkable but it is inscribed and signed by the Arthur William Mc Gill 1933 Christmas to James F. Morton who is a respected mentor of the famous John Sinkankas With his Book plate who also signed it and inscribed a meaningful story of how he added this book to his personal library One of a kind Very very Rare irreplaceable item. I purchased it 22 years ago and it has been a prized part of my collection since then. Should be part of any one who loves the hobby of collecting minerals or books about minerals A wonderful part of history Only One special person will ever be able to own this book at a time. It has been touched and handled by the Arthur William Mc Gill, James F. Morton, John Sinkankas, All well known collectors and Arthur in there own right. An item of Historical significance in several ways.
And myself a lifelong collector since the age of 10 years was also mentored from afar by John Sinkankas and his amazing books on Minerology and Gems
1st edition Signed by Arthur Inscribed
11"x7.5"
187 pages
B&W illustrations and photo's with fold out page
Provenance :
James F. Morton (1870-1941) Head Curator of the Paterson Museum Since 1925
American Mines
William M. McGill, State Geologist of Virginia from September. 1947 until May 1957, passed away on August 15, 1962, after a prolonged illness.
John Sinkankas library
John Sinkankas (1915-2002) was a gemologist, author and a bookseller and bibliographer of rare gem and mineral books.
The book "CAVERNS OF VIRGINIA" by William McGill was published in 1933 and focuses on exploring the underground world in the state of Virginia. This antiquarian and collectible publication provides a valuable insight into the caves and caverns of Virginia, showcasing the natural beauty and geological wonders of the region. Written over 92 years ago, this book offers a historical perspective on the exploration and appreciation of the underground landscapes in Virginia.
Never planned to sell this wonderful collectable but retirement and life changes have made it the right thing to do.
If you do some research on John Sinkankas you will find he is one of the most prolific and famous Arthur Book writer of our times on Gemology and Mineralogy his publications are legion. This Book that combines three Famous past personality's gives a rare glimpse into their personal connection in this field ****This book is wrapped in History of the Patterson NJ Area and Museum****
I am liquidating a life time Mineral crystal collection with Many large matrix specimens to be listed on e-bay
Never planned to part with them but retirement and life changes makes it the right thing to do. some of my specimens are the best of type and size of their time and location.
You own and have read some of John Sinkankas many Books you may have see some of his videos now you can be one of the few people to hold a inscribed book in his own hand writing from his personal library one of a kind historic item.