Author: Erdmann, A. [J.]
Title: Exposé des formations quaternaires de la Suède. Atlas.
Description: Stockholm, P. A. Norstedt, 1868. 4to (33.9 x 26.0 cm). two title pages; 14 lithographed maps (11 in coloured or tinted; several larger, folded). Contemporary quarter sheep over marbled boards; printed label on the spine. Edges speckled red. = Very uncommon first work on the quaternary formations of Sweden and the beginning of the geological surveying of Scandinavia. Written by the geologist, mineralogist and founder of the Swedish Geological Survey, Axel Joachim Erdmann (what's in a name) (1814-1869). The Atlas volume only. The 8vo text volume is not included. A bit worn; small stamp on titles and plates, otherwise good, complete. Cat. BM(NH), p. 536; Poggendorff I. p. 675.

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