Siluria. a History of the Oldest Rocks in the British Isles and Other Countries; with Sketches of the Origin and Distribution of Native Gold, the General Succession of Geological Formations, and Changes of the Earth's Surface. This item is unavailable.Siluria. a History of the Oldest Rocks in the British Isles and Other Countries; with Sketches of the Origin and Distribution of Native Gold, the General Succession of Geological Formations, and Changes of the Earth's Surface

Original embossed brown cloth with gilt title and gilt fossil design to front cover; fourth edition stated. With laid-in small card with short inscription/signature of Murchison. Also laid in is letter from book dealer Henri deGuisors et Fils regarding the autographed card. Pp. Xvii, 566, 41 plates, 32 [catalogue]. Color frontis. Map in rear pocket is slightly creased. Board joints and edges lightly rubbed, points exposed, slight fray to spine ends. Eps foxed. Most of the contents are unopened. Housed in bespoke slipcase. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; Signed by Author.