Gold Mining on the Witwatersrand, 2 Vols

Comprehensive textbook on mining practices, principles and technology. Vol 1 starts with the history, geology, prospecting - goes on to the layout, shaft sinking, development and stoping. Vol II deals with underground transport, drainage, ventilation, illumination and labour-related matters.

Hardcover. English. Transvaal Chamber of Mines. 1946 1st ed. ISBN: n/a. 1821 pp continuously paginated, with folding frontis, bw illustrations and hundreds of plans, sketches and engineering drawings, many folding. Good condition in original red boards with gilt titling on spine and upper cover, a very good copy overall Book No: 2502025