This is a scarce First Edition, First Printing (1982) of James I. Drever’s foundational scientific work, The Geochemistry of Natural Waters, published by Prentice-Hall. Recognized as a milestone publication, this work redefined modern hydrogeology and aquatic chemistry by introducing rigorous thermodynamic and kinetic modeling to natural aqueous systems.
This particular volume is an exceptional association copy, formerly held in the working library of distinguished Swiss mineralogist Prof. Dr. Rudolf Giovanoli (University of Bern), complete with his personal nameplate and contemporary handwritten geochemical calculations on the flyleaf.
True First Edition, First Printing: Complete full number line sequence (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) confirming the genuine 1982 first impression.
Distinguished Academic Provenance: Features the official ownership nameplate of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Giovanoli, renowned specialist in mineralogy and metal hydroxides at the University of Bern.
Scholarly Flyleaf Annotations: Includes neat, period technical annotations dated 5 November 1984, detailing electrochemical calculations.
Seminal Scientific Text: The definitive reference volume bridging hydrology, aqueous thermodynamics, and environmental mineralogy.
Original Hardcover Binding: Distinctive original publisher's blue and yellow textured cloth boards.
| Attribute | Details |
| Title | The Geochemistry of Natural Waters |
| Author | James I. Drever (University of Wyoming) |
| Publisher | Prentice-Hall, Inc. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ) |
| Publication Year | 1982 |
| Edition | First Edition, First Printing (Number line: 10–1) |
| Binding | Original Hardcover (Blue & Yellow Textured Boards) |
| Language | English |
| Provenance | Prof. Dr. Rudolf Giovanoli, University of Bern (Nameplate & 1984 Notes) |
| Subject / Field | Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Chemical Oceanography, Mineralogy |
Status: Very Good / Collectible Association Copy.
Cover & Boards: Exceptionally clean. The striking two-tone blue and yellow boards retain sharp contrast with bright, crisp lettering. Shows only minimal shelf wear at the spine head and foot.
Spine & Binding: The binding is tight, square, and structurally sound.
Interior & Pages: The main text block is crisp, clean, bright, and completely free of student highlighting, underlining, or marginal dog-earing. Aside from the authentic nameplate and neat 1984 scholarly notes on the flyleaf, the internal pages are in pristine condition.
1 x The Geochemistry of Natural Waters by James I. Drever (1982 1st Edition Hardcover – Prof. Dr. R. Giovanoli Association Copy)
Collector's Note: Association copies linking leading transatlantic figures in Earth Sciences and mineralogy are exceedingly rare on the open market.