RYDBERG, Sven THE GREAT COPPER MOUNTAIN. The Stora Story , Sweden: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags/Gidlunds, 1988.Illustrated by Fibben Hald. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 9178441137 Book and dustjacket in fine condition. 244pp, including bibliography. With 14 full-page drawings including one colour, plus 2 double page and small illustration at the end of each chapter. Stora Koppanberg (meaning the great Copper Mountain, usually called Stora) commands a special place in Swedish history. No other company has held a position of national importance for such an extended period of time. This book was published in commemoration of the historical document in which the company was first named in 1288. In seven segments through time, dating from the Middle Ages to 1988 The author portrays the Company against the historical and technical background in which it operated. Plus a (10.5 x 7.5 cms) small stapled booklet, 19pp, 'Facts and Figures on Stora, 1989." (Book ref. 6959) £16.50 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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