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	Rare geology book, William Thomas Blandford; Observations on the Geology and Zoology of Abyssinia Blandford, William Thomas; Observations on the Geology and Zoology of Abyssinia, made during the progress of the British Expedition to that Country in 1867-68. Macmillan, London., 1870. First edition, quarto, pp. xii, 488 folding tinted lithograph frontispiece, 12 plates including 6 colored lithographs bird plates by Keulemans, folding colored geological map. The text is complete and in the original green cloth with gilt spine titles. The binding is tight, smudge mark on lower spine where call-number was removed. Book plate of noted U.S. geologist Josiah D. Whitney on paste down and smaller plate removed from upper margin of paste down and pocket removed from rear. The text is exceptionally clean and bright. In very good condition. PRICE: $900.00
	Rare Geology Book-Profile by Amos Eaton:Geological and Agricultural Survey Erie Canal, 1824 Eaton, Amos; A Geological and Agricultural Survey of the District Adjoining the Erie Canal in the State of New York taken under the Direction of the Honorable Stephen Van Rensselaer...Together with a Geological Profile Extending from the Atlantic to Lake Erie. Albany, 1824. Octavo, pp. 163, ad at beginning of work, two large fold out profiles tipped together and one large folded hand-colored geological profile. The work is complete and in the original title boards with black cover titles. Spine has been archivally restored with white Japanese tissue. The text is untrimmed, light to moderate foxing throughout. Inscribed by Van Rensselaer on the title page to the New York Literary & Philosophical Society, canceled stamp on the book plate of the AMNH on paste down, no stamps in text or on plates  Very rare with two profiles present. PRICE: $1,600.00
	Rare Geology Book: Burnet, Thomas; The Theory of the Earth, 1690. Burnet, Thomas; The Theory of the Earth: Containing an Account of the Original of the Earth, and of all the General Changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the Consummation of all Things. The Last Two Books Concerning the Burning of the World, and Concerning the New Heaven and New Earth. & A Review of the Theory of the Earth, and its Proofs: Especially in Reference to Scripture. London, R. Norton, 1690. Small folio, pp. frontispiece half title, title page, 12, 122, second title page, 6, 129-224, third title page, 52, 1 page of ads. The last two parts with the Review. The work is complete. Bound in contemporary paneled calf. Binding is tight, boards are scuffed, spine titles perished, lacks front end sheet, light toning to margins of first pages, remainder of text is very clean. In very good condition. PRICE: $900.00
	Rare Geology Book: Diener, Carl & Hoernes, Rudolf & Suess, Franz E. & Uhlig, Victor Bau und Bild Österreichs. Geology of Central Europe. 1903 Diener, Carl & Hoernes, Rudolf & Suess, Franz E. & Uhlig, Victor; Bau und Bild Österreichs, mit einem Vorworte von Eduard Suess, Inhalt des 1. Teils: Bau und Bild der Böhmische Masse. 2. Teil: Bau und Bild der Ostalpen und des Karstgebietes; 3. Teil; Bau und Bild der Karpaten; 4. Teil: Bau und Bild der Ebenen Österreichs; mit 4 Titelbildern, 250 Textabbildungen, 5 Karten in Schwarz-Druck und 3 Karten in Farbendruck. Verlag von F. Temsky Wien und Verlag G. Freytag Leipzig, 1903. Large quarto, pp. xxiv, 1110, numerous plates and text illustrations and 3 folded color maps. The work is complete and in the original green title wraps. The bindings is tight, light wear to cover margins, the text is uncut and thus never read. In very good condition. PRICE: $450.00
	Rare Geology Book: George Hoggart Toulmin; The Antiquity and Duration of the World. London, T. Cadell, 1780. Toulmin, George Hoggart; The Antiquity and Duration of the World. London, T. Cadell, 1780. Octavo, pp. ix, 12, 200. The work is complete and in a contemporary calf over marbled boards. Restoration to binding corners and hinges, modern gilt spine label. Owners book plate on paste down, earlier label removed from end sheet, no library markings present. Some early penciled notations in text margins, text is clean. In very good condition. Very rare. PRICE: $3,400.00
	Rare Geology Book: Héricart de Thury, Louis Etienne François; Instruction sur la Marne, avec son gisement, ses caracteres. 1805. Héricart de Thury, Louis Etienne François; Instruction sur la Marne, avec son gisement, ses caracteres, ses diverses especes, leurs proprietes, la maniere de les employer dans les differentes natures de terres, et la notice des valles du departement des Hautes-Alpes qu renferment cette substance. J. Allier, 1805. Octavo, pp. 46, 4 (index). The work is complete and in the original blue binders wraps. Light wear and soiling to wraps, moderate toning to half title and text margins. In good condition. PRICE: $200.00
	Rare Geology Book: Hutton, James; Abstract of a Dissertation Read in the Royal Society of Edinburgh Upon The Seventh of March, and Fourth of April M,DCC,LXXXV, Concerning the System of the Earth, Its Duration, and Stability. Edinburgh, by the author, 1785 Hutton, James; Abstract of a Dissertation Read in the Royal Society of Edinburgh Upon The Seventh of March, and Fourth of April M,DCC,LXXXV, Concerning the System of the Earth, Its Duration, and Stability. Edinburgh, by the author, 1785. Octavo, pp. 30. This very rare work is complete and in a 19th century full calf with ornately gilt paneled covers and gilt spine titles. The binding is very clean, the text is clean, inscribed on the title page by James Hutton to Matthew Boulton, the partner to James Watt who invented the improved steam engine which heralded the industrial age.  There is a copy of a letter dated October 26, 1971 authenticating the work and signature and indicating only 10 to 12 copies of this work are known to exist. A near fine copy of a very rare work. PRICE: $25,000.00
	Rare Geology Book: James Hutton; Theory of the Earth; or an Investigation of the Laws Observable in the Composition, Dissolution, and Restoration of Land Upon the Globe. 1785 Hutton, James; Theory of the Earth; or an Investigation of the Laws Observable in the Composition, Dissolution, and Restoration of Land Upon the Globe. Transactions Royal Society of Edinburgh, vol. 1, part 2, 1785. Quarto, pp. 209-304, 2, 2 engraved plates. The work is complete and in a 19th century half calf over cloth with gilt spine titles. The binding is tight and very clean, the text is very clean. In very good condition. PRICE: $8,000.00

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