Omphalos: An Attempt to Untie the Geological Knot.
by Philip Henry Gosse
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Collectable, very good
- Seller
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
John Van Voorst,, 1857.. 1st. Hardcover. Collectable, very good. Small (approx. 8"x5.5") hardcover, original green cloth with blindstamped design, gold title and design on spine, John Van Voorst publisher, 1857, first edition, second issue, 372pp + ads, 56 woodcut illustrations in-text. CONDITION: Cover has very slight rubbing on edges, start of fraying at extremities, a little slight bubbling between boards and cloth cover, cover just a little darkened by use, gold lettering slightly dulled. Interior clean and unmarked, just a few pages with minor age spots. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67602
- Title
- Omphalos: An Attempt to Untie the Geological Knot.
- Author
- Philip Henry Gosse
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectable, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst,
- Date Published
- 1857.
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