John Whitehurst "An Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth; deduced from facts and the Laws of Nature"

Lot No:
115
Auction No:
402
Auction Date:
Wed 21st Jul 2021 12:00 (Ended)
SOLD £125

John Whitehurst  An Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the Earth; deduced from facts and the Laws of Nature, W. Bent, London, 1786, 2nd (much enlarged) Edition, 4to, complete with seven plates (six folding) and engraved frontispiece of the author. Fine modern rebind in full leather, slightly marked, gilt title, leather endpapers; signature of Sir Samuel Hayes laid down on reverse of front endpaper; pp.117/118 with 4” tear requires repair (no text loss). Good clean text & plates. (11),283pp