Author: Gilling, C. G.
Title: Dissertatio physica I de natura artificiosa in producendis et formandis lapidibus.
Description: 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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