L'art d'observer en géologie

DE LA BECHE, Henry Thomas

Published by Levrault, Paris, 1838

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"While de la Beche, over a period of nearly forty years, contributed much to the general stock of geological knowledge through his publications, his wholehearted and determined efforts to advance the then comparatively new science of geology by every means in his power were no less important." (DSB) 8vo. VIII, 230, (2) pp. Demi-chagrin rouge, dos à nerfs orné. (Reliure de l'époque.) --------------------Première traduction française par H. de Collegno de "How to Observe Geology" (1851), oeuvre majeure d'Henry Thomas De La Beche, (1796-1855), un des pionniers de la science alors relativement récente de la géologie. Illustré par 137 gravures dans le texte. Provenance : Eloi Béral (nom doré en queue des dos et étiquette de bibliothèque). Polytechnicien et ingénieur des mines, Eloi Béral (Cahors, 1838-1908) a été inspecteur général des Mines et Sénateur du Lot.Papier un peu bruni. Bel exemplaire.-. Seller Inventory # 18345

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Title: L'art d'observer en géologie

Publisher: Levrault, Paris

Publication Date: 1838

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I specialize in antiquarian books : Early printed books, incunabula, illustrated, science, medicine, natural history... However, when you browse my catalogues you are likely to find books on any subject. I passionately search for books that are rare, curious, with a fine binding or with an interesting provenance. I have been a bookseller since 1988 and I mostly go for the ones I have never seen. Fortunately, each year brings its fair share of discoveries and that is the beauty of my job. I leave near Toulouse but I will be happy to meet you on appointement in Paris to show you a specific book. One or two printed catalogue a year. Books are guaranteed to be complete and in good condition unless otherwise stated. Visit us on www.latude.net. * Libraire depuis 1988, je suis spécialisé dans les ouvrages de la Renaissance et les impressions du XVIème, les livres illustrés anciens, l' histoire des sciences, la médecine, l'histoire naturelle, les voyages... Je vis près de Toulouse et je peux vous montrer un livre à Paris à l'occasion d'un de mes déplacements. Je participe chaque année à plusieurs salons du livre ancien, dont celui de Paris au Grand-Palais. Catalogues imprimés sur demande. Nos livres sont garantis complets et en bon état sauf indications contraires. Nos conditions de vente sont conformes au règlement de la Ligue Internationale de la Librairie Ancienne. Merci de nous visiter sur www.latude.net.

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