- 160
Lyell, Sir Charles
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lyell, Sir Charles
- Principles of geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation. London: John Murray, 1830-1833
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (214 x 134mm.), half-titles in volumes 1 and 3, 3 lithographed frontispieces (2 with hand-colouring), 5 lithographed plates, 3 lithographed maps (2 folding, 2 with hand-colouring), wood-engraved illustrations, contemporary near-uniform calf-backed marbled boards, morocco lettering-pieces (those on volume 2 newly done), with a nineteenth-century lithographed portrait of Lyell pasted to flyleaf of volume 1, plates somewhat foxed, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Robert N. Fowler, armorial bookplate in volumes 1 and 3
Literature
Challinor 125; Horblit 70; Norman 1398
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition. Lyell, the "father of modern geology", sought to establish the geology of the earth through the causes and effects of geological change, past, present and future, and to identify the appropriate terminology for the study of geology and its relationship to other physical sciences. His "evolutionary" approach to geology influenced the thinking of Charles Darwin; apparently this work formed part of Darwin's reading while travelling on the Beagle (his voyage took place from 1832 to 1836). The popularity and influence of Lyell's treatise is further shown by the twelve editions that were published by 1875.