Geology
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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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2005 The Reconstruction of Geohistory in the Age of Revolution and ReformChicago and London: 2005-8An exceptional complete collection of two volumes of the successful series on the reconstruction of geohistory of Martin J. S. Rudwick, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.
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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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1869 Chips and Chapters: A Book for Amateur and Young GeologistsEdinburgh; London: 1869A first edition work which gives a comprehensive overview of geology and its methods, with an interesting prior owner's bookplate.
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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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1867 The World Before the DelugeLondon: 1867A smart second edition of Louis Figuier's geological examination on the Earth's history and development.
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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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1820 King Coal's Levee, or Geological EtiquetteLondon: 1820The fourth edition of this very scarce early nineteenth century work of geological poetry.
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1932 2Vol The Genesis of the DiamondLondon: 1932The first edition of the De Beers General Manager's two volume scientific study of the diamond, illustrated throughout.
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1930 Report on the Geological Collections made during the Voyage of the 'Quest'London: 1930The reports from the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition of 1921 to 1922, the expedition which saw the death of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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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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1914 Report on the Development of the Phillips River Auriferous Copper Mines Geological Report on MinesPerth: 1914A very scarce report on the Phillips River in Australia and its mining, an interesting collection of three reports by A. Montgomery, Malcolm Maclaren, and R. A. Farquharson.
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1867 Letter From the Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting Report Upon the Mineral ResourcesWashington: 1867An uncommon report by H. McCulloch discussing the mining of metals in California in the 1860s, during the Gold Rush.
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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.
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c1936 Assorted Works on Palestine's ClimateVarious: c1936A collection of various journals and essays regarding Palestine's geology and climate, bound together in one volume.
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1847 The Dew-Drop and the MistLondon: 1847An uncommon first edition, an excellent copy of this scientific book on dew and mist. Illustrated.