Elements of Geology, including Fossil Botany and Paleontology

Comstock, John Lee

Published by Pratt, Oakley, New York, 1858

About this Item

J.L. COMSTOCK. Elements of Geology, including Fossil Botany and Paleontology, New York: Pratt, Oakley, 1858.Octavo, priority unknown here, pp. viii, 9-432, marbled boards half-bound in brown morocco with gilt lettering and rules to spine, extensive "lignograph" illustration. Intended for school and general readership, with credits to Lyell and Cuvier but not Darwin, who would publish The Origin of Species a year after this.Condition of this book:Cracks at both joints, leaves age-toned, edges rubbed, overall very good. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; 19th century; Science & Technology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55482.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Geology, including Fossil Botany and Paleontology
• Publisher: Pratt, Oakley, New York
• Publication Date: 1858
• Binding: Hardcover (Half Leather)
• Edition: Early Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiquarian & Rare