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Geology
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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'. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1789 The Goldsmith's RepositoryLondon: 1789A scarce first edition of W. J. Alldridge's in-depth guide to assaying, complete with a folding plate. -
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. -
1848 Temperature TablesLondon: 1848A very scarce mid nineteenth century publication of climate data. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1847 The Dew-Drop and the MistLondon: 1847An uncommon first edition, an excellent copy of this scientific book on dew and mist. Illustrated. -
1957 Antarctica Today and TomorrowDunedin: 1957A very smartly bound copy of C G L Bertram's lecture on exploration in relation to Antarctica. -
1885 Recueil de Mémoires, Rapports et Documents relatifs a l'Observation du Passage de Venus Sur Le SoleilParis: 1885A fascinating geological work based on the findings of the expedition to observe the transit of Venus in the late nineteenth century, complete with marvellous colour plates.. -
1854-56 The Museum of Science and ArtNot Stated: 1854Numerous editions of Lardner's 'Museum of Science and Art' bound together in leather and richly illustrated. -
1829 A Treatise of Practical Surveying, and Topographical Plan DrawingLondon: 1829A scarce first edition of Treatise on Practical Surveying and Topographical Plan Drawing. -
1899 Catalogue of the Fossil Bryozoa in the Department of Geology British MuseumLondon: 1899A complete first edition set of this uncommon work regarding the Fossil Bryozoa in the British Museum. -
1897 Minutes of Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Mining EngineersAukland: 1897A scarce illustrated work on the Hauraki peninsula goldfields in New Zealand. Being the transactions of the New Zealand institute of Mining Engineers at the end of the nineteenth century. -
1874 Cahiers de Geographie Physique et HistoriqueParis: 1874An excellent copy of this very scarce third edition of this French textbook for French students of geography, history, and physics. Illustrated with three folding maps. -
1850 5vol Topographical History of Surrey Brayley Illustrated Folding PlatesLondon: 1850A fascinating and copiously illustrated study of the topography of Surrey by Edward Wedlake Brayley, complete in five volumes. -
1902-4 2vols NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM GeologyAlbany : 1902 - 1904These volumes contain a collection of articles, and reports from the State Geologist, Paleontologist and Botanist for their respective years.