The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man, with Remarks on Theories of the Origin of Species by Variation. By Sir Charles Lyell and printed in Philadelphia by George W. Childs. 1863, 526 pp, 9” x 6.25”, 8vo, hardcover blue cloth.
In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Some fading to lettering on spine. Landsdowne, Pennsylvania bookplate on front pastedown. Includes infrequent small woodcut sketches of geologic movements and artifacts. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A scarce and attractive copy from Scottish geologist Charles Lyell (1797-1875), who was a close acquaintance with Charles Darwin and proposed and examined many of the theories surrounding the planet’s age and geologic changes over time, along with an early explanation of climate change.
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