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U.S. Geol. Sure. Bull. No. 256, 86 pp. 12 pls., Washington Government Printing Office. 1905. Describes the geologic structure, the occurrence, character, and relations of carboniferous strata, and the mineral resources principally coal and natural gas. Paper covers, 86 pp, plus 5 page index and a laid-in fold out map of the Economic Geology of Elders Ridge Quadrangle in original envelop affixed to back of book. In acceptable to poor condition. Grey paper covers are
in poor condition with back cover and paper over spine missing and front cover and title page separated from text block but still present. Heavy chipping and tearing along remaining edges of covers. Binding is still intact. Pages are aged but otherwise unmarked with some small chipping and tearing along some edges. NOT Ex-library. Includes fold-out maps and black and white photos. An acceptable reading copy.
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