Geology.- Whitehurst (John) An inquiry into the original state and formation of the earth; deduced from facts and the laws of nature. To which is added an appendix, containing some general observations on the strata in Derbyshire, first edition, list of subscribers, 6 engraved plates on 5 sheets (1 folding), lacking half-title, occasional staining or spotting, contemporary mottled calf, gilt, spine in compartments and with red morocco label, upper joint little worn, corners worn, rubbed, a good copy, 4to, printed for the author, and W. Bent, by J. Cooper in Drury-Lane, 1778.

⁂ Whitehurst was a clockmaker and scientist who made significant early contributions to geology. He was a prominent member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham along with Joseph Priestley, Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Matthew Boulton.