Author: Scrope, G. P.
Title: Notice on the geology of the Ponza isles.
Description: London, The Geological Society of London, 1827. 4to (28.7 x 22.5 cm). 42 pp.; one hand-coloured map, two large, folded, hand-coloured views from several directions. Paper spine cover. No wrappers. = A fine, detailed study by the English geologist George [Julius] Poulett Scrope FRS (1797- 1876), who had a special interest in volcanos, on the geology and palaeontology of the Pontine Archipelago, off the coast of Italy, roughly between Rome and Salerno, in particular Ponza, Palmarola, Zannone, Ventotiene (= Ventotene) and San Stefano. The islands are characterized by complex topography and geology, partly involving volcanism. Published in the Society's Transactions volume II. Uncut. A very good, clean copy.

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