Auction No 402, Tag: Geology
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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"
John Whitehurst "An Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth; deduced from facts and the Laws of Nature"
Lot 115
Lot: 115
- Auction Date: Wed 21st Jul 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £130 - £180
SOLD £125
MORE DETAILSJohn 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