Antique textbook, A treatise on Metal Mining, 1899, the Colliery Engineer Co., illustrated, free shipping, from Diz Has Neat store Stuff

the Facts
+antique hard cover book
+A treatise on Metal Mining
+prepared for students of the International Correspondence Schools, Scranton Pa.
+volume lV
+stated first edition, 1899
+published by The Colliery Enginer Co., Scranton, Pa
+pages numbers by sections
+book measures 6'' x 9 1/8'' x 1 1/2'' and it weighs 2.5 pounds

The Great
+very old book with lots of antique character and patina
+great gift for a jeweler, miner, engineer or antique illustration collector
+filled with many industrial antique illustrations
+antique book decor for guest room, cabin decor or mining office
+a copy for those that enjoy lots of antique patina and character
+a rare copy store, worthy of you improving your book binding skills on
+free shipping within the USA via media mail

The Not So Great
+missing leather from entire spine
+cover corners are bumped ,torn, fraying and very worn
+cover and spine are very faded, worn, chipped and antique looking
+a couple of pen marks inside
+interior pages are foxed, browning, torn and look very old
+newer highlighting in a few spots
+because spine is compromised, hinges and cover are loose
+book sold in as-is antique condition