NEW YORK: GYPSUM RESOURCES & The GYPSUM INDUSTRY Vintage 1929 RARE REPORT NICE!

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VINTAGE NEW YORK GEOLOGY!!  FORGOTTEN MINING HISTORY!!
This is New York State Museum Bulletin 283,
The Gypsum Resources and Gypsum Industry of New York
. Published in 1929, this 188-page book contains loads of information on gypsum, the geology of the New York gypsum
deposits
, its uses, the companies that were active in the industry, the mining, and the processing of gypsum. It contains numerous illustrations and photos. There is also a small fold out map showing where the gypsum bearing formations occur across the state.
I used to live in this area and collect gypsum crystals at a small quarry near my house. However I had no idea gypsum was a huge industry in the region, complete with well-equipped underground mines, huge processing facilities, and an economy all its own. It was a big deal. This book provides a complete picture of the whole industry, starting with the mineralogy and geology of gypsum through the mining and processing. There is a lot of forgotten history in this, with many locations, place names and company names. It is fascinating reading for a geologist, mineral collector, historian, or local resident. Only one available. Don't miss it!
As always, please read the condition notes. This is in excellent condition.
Expert packing assured. The recent increase in postage rates was pretty big. As a result, Media Mail is now my default shipping method to keep shipping affordable.
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