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Corsi, Pietro, et al (ed). (2004). ‘The Italian Geological Survey, 1861-1970; a Preliminary History’, pp 8-22 with 7 repro maps

Corsi, Pietro, et al (ed). (2004). ‘The Italian Geological Survey, 1861-1970; a Preliminary History’, pp 8-22 with 7 repro maps. SystemCart.

Corsi, Pietro, et al (ed). (2004). ‘The Italian Geological Survey, 1861-1970; a Preliminary History’, pp 8-22 within HistMap / Historical Geothematic Cartography. Rome: SystemCart S.R.L. 40pp. Paperback. A4 format with...
Act of Parliament, 1796. An Act to vary and alter the Line of the Canal [an amendment to] An Act for making a Navigable Canal from the river Kennet,

Act of Parliament, 1796. An Act to vary and alter the Line of the Canal [an amendment to] An Act for making a Navigable Canal from the river Kennet,. Parliamentary Act.

Act of Parliament, 1796. An Act to vary and alter the Line of the Canal [an amendment to] An Act for making a Navigable Canal from the river Kennet, at...
Torrens, HS (ed). (1984). Earth Sciences History; Special European Issue. New York: History of Earth Sciences Society, v3,

Torrens, HS (ed). (1984). Earth Sciences History; Special European Issue. New York: History of Earth Sciences Society, v3,. Earth Sciences History.

Torrens, HS (ed). (1984). Earth Sciences History; Special European Issue. New York: History of Earth Sciences Society, v3, n1.93pp. PB. A4 format. Slightly bumped and worn, but clean and unmarked....
Dunn, Matthias, (1831). ‘the Edge Seams of Mid-Lothian, with a Description of Gilmerton Colliery’ extract from Trans Nat Hist Soc of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle, 1831. v1, pp 165-171 +2 plates

Dunn, Matthias, (1831). ‘the Edge Seams of Mid-Lothian, with a Description of Gilmerton Colliery’ extract from Trans Nat Hist Soc of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle, 1831. v1, pp 165-171 +2 plates. Trans Northum, Durham, Newcastle.

Dunn, Matthias, (1831). ‘Nothice of the Edge Seams of Mid-Lothian, with a Description of Gilmerton Colliery, now working the lowest of the Series, called the North Green Seam’ extract from...
Hull, Edward, (1892). Volcanoes: Past and Present. London: Walter Scott Ltd. 285pp.+ adverts. First edition.

Hull, Edward, (1892). Volcanoes: Past and Present. London: Walter Scott Ltd. 285pp.+ adverts. First edition. Walter Scott Ltd..

Hull, Edward, (1892). Volcanoes: Past and Present. London: Walter Scott Ltd. 285pp.+ adverts. First edition. Red cloth-covered embossed boards with gilt lettering to spine and cover. HB, octavo, worn, corners...
King-Hele, Desmond (2007). Erasmus Darwin; a Life of Unequalled Achievement.

King-Hele, Desmond (2007). Erasmus Darwin; a Life of Unequalled Achievement. Giles De La Mare.

King-Hele, Desmond (2007). Erasmus Darwin; a Life of Unequalled Achievement. London, Giles De la Mare, 2nd reprint of original 1999 edition, 422pp. Paperback, in new condition.
Huxley, Leonard (1920). Thomas Henry Huxley; a character sketch.  London: Watts and Co, 1st edition. 120pp. Hard cover.

Huxley, Leonard (1920). Thomas Henry Huxley; a character sketch.  London: Watts and Co, 1st edition. 120pp. Hard cover. Watts and Co.

Huxley, Leonard (1920). Thomas Henry Huxley; a character sketch.  London: Watts and Co, 1st edition. 120pp. Hard cover. Slightly bumped, binding sound, slight age toning, otherwise in very good condition....
Lambert, E. (1862). Cours Élémentaire de Géologie. Paris: Librarie de la Société Géologique de France. 1st edition.

Lambert, E. (1862). Cours Élémentaire de Géologie. Paris: Librarie de la Société Géologique de France. 1st edition. Societe Geologique de France.

Lambert, E. (1862). Cours Élémentaire de Géologie. Paris: Librarie de la Société Géologique de France. 1st edition. 238 + viii pp. + foldout table at back. HB. Marbled paper-covered boards...
Plattes, Gabriel (1639). A Discovery of Subterraneall Treasure, viz. Of all manner of Mines and Mineralls, from Gold to the Coale. London: J. Okes, REPRODUCTION (1980)

Plattes, Gabriel (1639). A Discovery of Subterraneall Treasure, viz. Of all manner of Mines and Mineralls, from Gold to the Coale. London: J. Okes, REPRODUCTION (1980). Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Plattes, Gabriel (1639). A Discovery of Subterraneall Treasure, viz. Of all manner of Mines and Mineralls, from Gold to the Coale; with plaine Directions and Rules for the finding of...
Martin, William (1809). Outlines of an Attempt to Establish a Knowledge of Extraneous Fossils on Scientific Principles. Macclesfield: J.Wilson. REPRODUCTION

Martin, William (1809). Outlines of an Attempt to Establish a Knowledge of Extraneous Fossils on Scientific Principles. Macclesfield: J.Wilson. REPRODUCTION. Geological Society of London.

Martin, William (1809). Outlines of an Attempt to Establish a Knowledge of Extraneous Fossils on Scientific Principles. Macclesfield: J.Wilson. REPRODUCTION (1972). London: Geological Society of London. 250 + xxix pp....
Cadel, Henry M. (1907). ‘Some Old Mexican Volcanoes’, reprint from The Scottish Geological Magazine, v.23, pp181-312 + 12 plates. HB

Cadel, Henry M. (1907). ‘Some Old Mexican Volcanoes’, reprint from The Scottish Geological Magazine, v.23, pp181-312 + 12 plates. HB. Scottish Geographical Society.

Cadel, Henry M. (1907). ‘Some Old Mexican Volcanoes’, reprint from The Scottish Geological Magazine, v.23, pp181-312 + 12 plates. HB, stiff card covers with cloth spine. Binding torn at top,...
Woodward, Horace B (1911). History of Geology. London: Watts, 154pp. Hardback,

Woodward, Horace B (1911). History of Geology. London: Watts, 154pp. Hardback,. Watts and Co.

Woodward, Horace B (1911). History of Geology. London: Watts, 154pp. Hardback, blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine and embossed lettering on front cover. Slight wear, spine faded. End...
Greene, Mott T. (1982). Geology in the Nineteenth Century; Changing Views of a Changing World. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 324pp. Hardback,

Greene, Mott T. (1982). Geology in the Nineteenth Century; Changing Views of a Changing World. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 324pp. Hardback,. Cornell University Press.

Greene, Mott T. (1982). Geology in the Nineteenth Century; Changing Views of a Changing World. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 324pp. Hardback, brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Corners...
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Smith, Norman (1971). A History of Dams. London: Peter Davies. 279pp. 1st ed. Hardcover,

Smith, Norman (1971). A History of Dams. London: Peter Davies. 279pp. 1st ed. Hardcover,. Peter Davies.

Smith, Norman (1971). A History of Dams. London: Peter Davies. 279pp. 1st ed. Hardcover, bright green  cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Very slight wear. Dust jacket worn, faded on...
Alvarez, Walter. (2009). The Mountains of Saint Francis; Discovering the Geologic Events that Shaped Our Earth.

Alvarez, Walter. (2009). The Mountains of Saint Francis; Discovering the Geologic Events that Shaped Our Earth. Norton.

Alvarez, Walter. (2009). The Mountains of Saint Francis; Discovering the Geologic Events that Shaped Our Earth. Norton, New York, 304pp. 1st edition. Hardcover with cream paper covered boards, blue paper...
Woodward, John. Dr. Woodward’s Shield; History, Science, and Satire in Augustan England, by Joseph M. Levine (1991)

Woodward, John. Dr. Woodward’s Shield; History, Science, and Satire in Augustan England, by Joseph M. Levine (1991). Cornell University Press.

Woodward, John. Dr. Woodward’s Shield; History, Science, and Satire in Augustan England, by Joseph M. Levine (1991). Cornell University Press, 1st PB edition of 1977 original. 362 pp. In new...
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Down to Earth, One Hundred and fifty Years of the British Geological Survey. Wilson, HE.

Down to Earth, One Hundred and fifty Years of the British Geological Survey, Edinburgh, Scottish Academic Press, 1985. 189pp. ISBN 7073 0473 3. Paperback, faded spine and very slight shelf...
Shortland, Michael (ed)(1993). Science and Nature; Essays in the History of the Environmental Sciences.

Shortland, Michael (ed)(1993). Science and Nature; Essays in the History of the Environmental Sciences. British Society History of Science.

Shortland, Michael (ed)(1993).Science and Nature; Essays in the History of the Environmental Sciences. British Society for the History of Science, Monograph 8, Oxford, BSHS. 291pp. Paperback. ISBN 0-906450-08-x. In fine,...
Challinor, John (1971).The History of British Geology; a Bibliographical Study. Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 224pp. (1st edition).

Challinor, John (1971).The History of British Geology; a Bibliographical Study. Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 224pp. (1st edition). David & Charles.

Challinor, John (1971).The History of British Geology; a Bibliographical Study. Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 224pp. (1st edition). ISBN 0 7153 5343 8. Hardcover, black cloth covered boards with gilt...
Bailey, Edward (1952). Geological Survey of Great Britain, London, Thos. Murby,.

Bailey, Edward (1952). Geological Survey of Great Britain, London, Thos. Murby,. Thomas Murby.

Bailey, Edward (1952). Geological Survey of Great Britain, London, Thos. Murby. (1st edition). 278pp. Hardback, blue cloth covered boards, gilt lettering, spine ends frayed and corners bumped; library bookplate and...
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