1871 The Subterranean World
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
An uncommon first edition of this work.
Illustrated, with a frontispiece, three maps and numerous wood engravings.
Collated, complete.
With chapters on earthquakes, volcanoes, gas springs, landslips and caves, Dr George Hartwig gives a general view of all things subterranean. His aim for this work was to 'describe the wonders of this hidden world in their various relations to man, now raising him to wealth, and now dooming him to destruction' (Preface).
A lovely example of this work.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with minor shelfwear to the extremities and to the joints. Small loss to the bottom of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages, heavier to the first and last few pages.
Very Good Indeed
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