Charles Lyell.

Elements of Geology.

London: John Murray, 1838. First edition. Full Leather. 12mo. [xix] (1) 543 pgs. Frontispiece color diagram of volcano and many black and white woodcuts throughout text. Rebound in brown leather with “The Society of Writers to the Signet” embossed stamp. 5 raised bands and red spine label. New endpapers, though the original are preserved. Smuding to foredge. Scratching to the leather. Elements was written as a supplement rather than an abridgement of Lyell’s magnum opus, Principles of Geology. Very Good. Item #10

Price: $650.00