Geology
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1908-1909 3vols Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh: Vol. 46, Parts I-III, 1907-09London: 1908-1909Volume 46 of Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, containing fascinating scientific essays, with 69 plates.
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1980 The Geology and Geophysics of Northeastern AustraliaBrisbane: 1980The first edition of this scarce collection of papers relating to the geology and geophysics of Queensland, Australia.
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1978 Geology of the Antarctic PeninsulaWashington D.C.: 1978A very scarce work on the geology of the Antarctic, an interesting work originally written in Russian by G. E. Grikurov.
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1870 Footprints of the Creator, of the Asterolepis of StromnessEdinburgh: 1870A lovely later impression of Hugh Miller's exploration into geology and its relationship to the Bible, bound in decorative cloth.
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1861 The Geology of Peterborough and its VicinityPeterborough: 1861Inscribed by the author, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Porter's illustrated geological study of Peterborough and its surroundings. -
1888 The Middle Lias of NorthamptonshireLondon: 1888A scarce late nineteenth century scientific study of the geology of Northamptonshire in the Middle Lias period, here in its first edition.
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1841 The Geology of the Island of Arran, from Original SurveyGlasgow: 1841The scarce first edition of this mid nineteenth century geological survey of the Island of Arran, illustrated with two hand coloured plates.
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1862 Researches in Newer Pliocene and Post-Tertiary GeologyGlasgow: 1862Beautifully illustrated with colour plates, this is a scarce first edition of Smith's study of the Newer Pliocene and Post-Tertiary eras.
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1833 An Outline of the Geology of NorfolkNorwich: 1833The very scarce first edition of Woodward's study of the geology of Norfolk. Illustrated with folding hand coloured plates, and depictions of fossils.
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1866 A Sketch of the Geology of Fife and the LothiansEdinburgh: 1866Illustrated with a number of colour folding plates and maps, this is a charming work populated with detailed observations about the geology of Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians.
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1822 The Geology of the AvonBristol: 1822The first edition of Joseph Sutcliffe's very scarce discussion of the geology and strata of the river Avon, in a lovely half morocco binding.
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1827 On the Geology of East NorfolkLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of this study of study of the geology of the Norfolk coastline, illustrated with detailed hand coloured plates. -
1908 Yorkshire Geological Society Vol. XVI, Part III. The Carboniferous RocksLeeds; London: 1908A well presented article on Ingleborough's Carboniferous Rocks by T. McKenny Hughes, reprinted from the Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society in 1908.
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1887-1888 London Geological Field Class: Reports of Excursions During the SummerLondon: 1887-1888A well presented collection of geological field excursions carried out in 1886 and 1887 by the Geological Field Class in London, with illustrations to the rear of one text.
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1901 The Raised Beaches of the Forth ValleyStirling: 1901A well presented geological essay on the Raised Beaches of the Forth Valley, presented to the Stirling Natural History and Archaeological Society in 1892.
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2007 The Earth on ShowChicago and London: 2007An excellent first impression of this sweeping book of geology by Ralph O'Connor, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.
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1883 Geological Rambles Round London. A Handy Guide to Old-World London.London: 1883An 1883 geological guidebook to London's various districts in the original paper wraps, complete with in-text illustrations and charming adverts.
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1851 Foot-prints of the Creator: or, the Asterolepsis of StromnessEdinburgh: 1851A smart fourth edition of Hugh Miller's geological work, illustrated with vignettes throughout.
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1887 The Mammoth and the FloodLondon: 1887A very smart, first edition copy of this scarce geological work by British political, historian, and geologist, Sir Henry Hoyle Howorth.
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1846 Explanations: a Sequel to 'Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation'London: 1846A very scarce second edition of Robert Chambers' sequel to his ground-breaking work 'Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation'.
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1867 The World's Birthday: a Book for the YoungLondon, Edinburgh and New York: 1867A delightful little work on the Earth's conception speaking geologically and in terms of Christianity.
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1864 La Terre et les Mers, ou, Description Physique du GlobeParis: 1864A French work on the Earth and its physical qualities by Louis Figuier, illustrated with vignettes and plates.
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1842 The History, Antiquities, & Geology, of Bacton, in NorfolkNorwich: 1842The very scarce first edition of this study of the geological history of Bacton, featuring illustrations of dinosaur fossils found in the region.
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1927 The Structure of the AlpsLondon: 1927A smart first edition of Leon Collet's exploration into the geology of the Alps.
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1859 Lettres d'un Mineur en AustralieParis: 1859A very scarce collection of letters by Antoine Fauchery noting his experiences as a gold miner in Australia, the second edition of this work.
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1882 Nordenskiold's Voyage Round Asia and EuropeLondon: 1882The fascinating first English language edition of a Danish naval officer's account of the first crossing of the Northeast Passage. Complete with colour folding maps and numerous further illustrations.
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1894 The Metallurgy of GoldLondon: 1894A first edition copy of this fascinating uncommon volume by T. Kirke Rose, delving into the subject of the metallurgy of gold, illustrated throughout.
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1970 Stratigraphic Analysis of a Deep Ice Core from GreenlandBoulder: 1970A signed first edition scientific study of Greenland's ice core, published by the Geological Society of America. -
1894 The Deserts of Southern FranceLondon: 1894A first edition examination of the geology of the Aquitaine region of France by Sabine Baring-Gould, illustrated throughout.
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1915-17 Collected Works from the Royal Geographical SocietyNot Stated: 1915-17A scarce collection comprising works published by the Royal Geographical Society relating to Africa, its politics and geography.
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1789 The Goldsmith's RepositoryLondon: 1789A scarce first edition of W. J. Alldridge's in-depth guide to assaying, complete with a folding plate.
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1906 The Ethics of the Dust Ten Lecture to Little Housewives on the Elements of CrystallizationLondon: 1906A handsomely bound copy of John Ruskin's lectures on geology and minerals to a girls' school.
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1848 Temperature TablesLondon: 1848A very scarce mid nineteenth century publication of climate data.
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1840 On the Nature and Property of Soils: Their Connexion With The Geological Formation On Which They RestLondon: 1840A handsomely bound, second edition copy of John Morton's work on soils, previously owned by the Foljambe family.
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1855 Old Stones: Notes of Lectures on The Plutonic, Silurian, and Devonian Rocks in the Neighbourhood of MalvernLondon: 1855A first edition copy of W.S. Symonds work on geology, bound decoratively by Bone & Son.
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1905 The Investigation of Mine AirLondon: 1905A very scarce and interesting study of the air in mines, and consequent health effects. Illustrated with numerous diagrams.