Lot 153
Geology.- Werner (Abraham Gottlob) A Treatise on the External Characters of Fossils, first edition in English, Dublin, 1805.
Hammer Price: £700
Description
Geology.- Werner (Abraham Gottlob) A Treatise on the External Characters of Fossils, translated by Thomas Weaver, first edition in English, half-title, errata f., 2 folding engraved plates at end, half-title with small water-stain to foot, title with ownership inscription to head dated 1828, offsetting to plates, some light browning, foxing, modern calf, spine gilt, 8vo, Dublin, for M.N. Mahon, 1805.
⁂ A foundational work in mineralogy, with infrequent appearances at auction.
Description
Geology.- Werner (Abraham Gottlob) A Treatise on the External Characters of Fossils, translated by Thomas Weaver, first edition in English, half-title, errata f., 2 folding engraved plates at end, half-title with small water-stain to foot, title with ownership inscription to head dated 1828, offsetting to plates, some light browning, foxing, modern calf, spine gilt, 8vo, Dublin, for M.N. Mahon, 1805.
⁂ A foundational work in mineralogy, with infrequent appearances at auction.
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