The Sea Off Southern California - K.O. Emery | 1960 | Wiley - HC/DJ Fold-Out Map

by K. O. Emery

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Rare Vintage Oceanography with Original Fold-Out Chart The Sea Off Southern California • K. O. Emery • 1960 Title: The Sea Off Southern California: A Modern Habitat of Petroleum Author: K. O. Emery Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Year: 1960 Format: Hardcover ISBN: Unknown Summary A seminal scientific synthesis examining the underwater topography, marine environments, and geological structures of the Southern California coast. Written by Dr. K. O. Emery, a premier pioneer in marine geology at the University of Southern California, this classic 1960 first edition text links ocean physiography and organic sediments to the formation and migration of petroleum deposits. This highly collectible copy is complete with its defining feature: the massive, original fold-out bathymetric map safely preserved in the rear pocket chart strap. An invaluable historical centerpiece for geologists, map collectors, and oceanographers alike. Condition Report: Good Exterior: Original pictorial dust jacket displays visible edge wear, scuffing, and prominent areas of tearing and paper loss along the bottom front edge and corners. The jacket is now safely stabilized inside a clear archival mylar sleeve. The underlying blue cloth binding is firm with mild corner softening. Binding: Tight, secure, and entirely intact. Interior: Clean, crisp text pages with no interior notation or highlighting. Includes a previous owner's ink signature dated 1966 on the front flyleaf and an elegant personal bookplate o

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Year: 1960
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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