Lyell, Charles (1875). Principles of Geology or the Modern Changes of the Earth and its inhabitants, 1875

Lyell, Charles (1875). Principles of Geology or the Modern Changes of the Earth and its inhabitants, 1875. 12th edition. London: John Murray. 2 vol. 655 + 652pp. Hardback with embossed green cloth covered boards with original black leather half binding, much scuffed with gilt lettering and illustration. Shelf worn and bumped. Binding sound. Text is age toned but clean. Library stamps on end papers. This edition was unrevised and in preparation at the time of Lyell’s death. There is a brief foreword by his nephew. In good condition.