Author: Rev. W. G. Barrett
Title: Geological Facts; or, the Crust of the Earth, What It Is, and What Are Its Uses
Description: London, Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co. 1855. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this very scarce geological study by the Rev. W. G. Barrett. The first edition of this very scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. An overall guide to geology, with chapters on the Oolitic, Cretaceous and Tertiary Systems, among other topics. Illustrated throughout with engravings. This interesting work is becoming a rare find. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally sound, with damp staining to the spine and front board, though gilt to the front board remains bright. Cloth lifting to the tail of the spine and splitting a little at the joints. Hinges are strained with webbing showing, but holding reasonably firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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