Wilson, G.V. et al (1935) The Geology of the Orkneys. Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland. Glasgow: HMSO. 1st edition

British Geological Survey

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Wilson, G.V. et al (1935) The Geology of the Orkneys. Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland. Glasgow: HMSO. 1st edition, viii + 205pp. + 8 plates and folding map in rear pocket. Hardback, negligible wear, original orange cloth-covered boards with lettering on cover and spine. Binding sound. Owner signature on front free endpaper. Otherwise unmarked, text is clean and in very good condition.Fold out colour printed untitled geological map of the Orkneys, based on Sheet 3 of the Ordnance Survey, 2nd edition quarter inch map published in 1932 and issued in 1934, 1:253,440, 48 x. 61.5 cm. In very good condition.

About the Scotland Survey Memoirs

These 20th century reports, specific to the one inch geological map for area, were published by the Geological Survey of Scotland.