Gift book "The First Foundations of Metallurgy or Mining" in a case
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We offer you an illustrious scientific publication by Mikhail Lomonosov, which has been the first mining textbook in Russia. The book was first published in 1763 in Saint Petersburg. The text contains indications that the work was prepared by Lomonosov back in 1742. The Lomonosov’s gift book The First Foundations of Metallurgy or Ore Mining with additions illuminates a huge range of issues that form the basis of mining and metallurgical business, being also an incredibly valuable contribution to scholarship.
This edition contains a clear, scientifically consistent, and at the same time generally accessible Russian terminology created by Lomonosov.
A great scientist, a master of broad generalizations and a wonderful educator, he managed to concentrate on a very small volume enormously great scientific and practical material, presented in a harmonious, clear, and systematic way that makes it fully accessible for readers.
This edition is a truly luxurious gift that can become a wonderful addition to your home library. It is a perfect gift for a politician, successful businessman, leader and thinker.
The book features the handmade leather binding with decorated inserts. The book block is also brightly decorated.
The edition comes in a gift metal case manually covered with high-quality printed leather.
The book also features metal inserts decorated with patters corresponding to the theme of the publication.
Parameters:
Book Dimensions: 30.5×22×5 cm;
Case Dimensions: 34.5 х 27 х 8 cm.
Number of pages: 436 pages.
