Foraminifera: Their Classification and Economic Use

The hardcover binding of this second edition is intact and in good condition, with some minor wear consistent with age. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or library markings, though they show typical aging. The spine is sturdy, and the text block is secure.

"Foraminifera: Their Classification and Economic Use" by Joseph A. Cushman, Ph.D., is a significant work in the field of micropaleontology, first published in 1933. This specific copy is the Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged, published by the Cushman Laboratory for Foraminiferal Research in Sharon, Massachusetts. The book is a critical resource for understanding the classification and economic applications of foraminifera, tiny marine organisms with significant geological and economic importance. Joseph A. Cushman, a noted lecturer at Harvard University and director of the Cushman Laboratory, provides an in-depth exploration of these organisms, accompanied by an illustrated key to their genera. This edition, being a special publication, No. 4, is particularly valuable for researchers and collectors interested in historical scientific literature. The book is bound in hardcover and is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a desirable addition to any scientific library.