John Whitehurst "An Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth; deduced from facts and the Laws of Nature"

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John Whitehurst  An Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth; deduced from facts and the Laws of Nature, W. Bent, London, 1786, 2nd (much enlarged) Edition, 4to, complete with seven plates (six folding) and engraved frontispiece of the author. Fine modern rebind in full leather, slightly marked, gilt title, leather endpapers; signature of Sir Samuel Hayes laid down on reverse of front endpaper; pp.117/118 with 4” tear requires repair (no text loss). Good clean text & plates. (11),283pp