The Student's Elements of Geology (original 1871 edition).
by Charles Lyell
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Collectable, very good
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About This Item
John Murray,, 1871.. Hardcover. Collectable, very good. Very nice condition. Original printng of this extensively revised edition of "Elements" specifically for use by students. Bound in green cloth, gold lettering and band on spine, gold starfish on front cover, frontispiece illustration of fossils, many in-ttext illustrations, small errata sheet bound in following the preface; John Murray, 1871, same date on title page and no additional printings indicated, 624pp. CONDITION: Cover has slightest loss of color on edges, tiny wear at outer tips, light foxing on page edges. Endpapers slightly split at hinges, small name and "1871" in neat old script on front free endpaper otherwise no marks or writing, light to moderate foxing on first few and last few pages. Nice example of Lyell''s effort to make his most fundamental work more applied. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68431
- Title
- The Student's Elements of Geology (original 1871 edition).
- Author
- Charles Lyell
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectable, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Murray,
- Date Published
- 1871.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Geology;
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