On the Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs: also Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle.
by Darwin, Charles
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Ward, Lock, & Co. , 1890. pp.xx, 549 with b/w. maps and illus., including 3 fold-out plates, plus 6 page publisher's catalogue. 8vo. Hardback. Armorial bookplate of Robert M. Adam (1885-1967), photographer and botanist and his signature to title page. Subsequent owner's stamp to prelims. and fore-edge. Small closed tear to margin of last fold-out map, o/w. contents fine. Original textured cloth boards with black and gilt borders and lettering all in thor. vg. condition. Freeman 279. Each of the three works presented here are prefaced with their own critical introduction by Professor John W. Judd.
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- Bookseller
- C.Arden Bookseller (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58155
- Title
- On the Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs: also Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle.
- Author
- Darwin, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Ward, Lock, & Co.
- Date Published
- 1890
- Keywords
- Natural history Darwin & evolution
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
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Around 10,000 books for sale through our bookroom on Forest Road, Hay-on-Wye. We're happy to view and buy books in our specialisms.Located in Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’, our focus is on natural history, including the Collins' New Naturalist series, zoology, entomology, ornithology, gardening, botany, bees & beekeeping.We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books.Opening hours: - Mon. to Fri. 9.30am to 5.00pm - Sat 9.30am to noon
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