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LYELL, CHARLES. Principles of Geology,Being an Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes Now in Operation. First edition. Half-title to the third volume only, 3 aquatint and engraved frontispieces (2 hand-colored), 3 engraved maps (two folding, two hand-colored), 5 engraved plates, and a profusion of wood engraved diagrams and illustrations throughout. 3 volumes. 8vo, 8 1/2x5 1/2 inches, contemporary polished green morocco over marbled boards, gilt spines, gilt edges, minimal wear; light age toning to a few plates else quite fine; bookplates of G.W. Brackenridge; bookplate of John and Jamie Bennett. London: John Murray, 1830-1833
An exceptional copy of the most influential 19th-century study of the earth's geological advancement from the private library of prominent San Antonio businessman and philanthropist, George Washington Brackenridge.
