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Lyell, Elements of Geology, First Edition of the first

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Lyell, Elements of Geology, First Edition of the first

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Description

Charles Lyell. Elements of Geology. London, Murray, 1838. First Edition. 12mo., in later full polished calf by Bayntun-Riviere. Color frontis plus hundreds of in-text figured.

Condition

Former owner's blindstamp to bottom corner of 3 different pages, otherwise Fine. Original paper title label mounted to rear fly leaf. Beautiful copy of what's considered to be the first modern textbook of geology.

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Lyell, Elements of Geology, First Edition of the first

Name: Lyell, Elements of Geology, First Edition of the first
SKU: 69124450
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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