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
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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