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Lyell, Charles
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface. John Murray, 1830-1833
- Lyell, Charles
- Printed Books
3 volumes, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, 11 engraved or aquatint plates and maps, 4 hand-coloured, illustrations, contemporary calf gilt by Carss & Co., Glasgow, lacking half-titles in vol.1 and 3 (not called for in vol.2), plain plates and maps spotted (as usual), new labels on spines
Provenance
Sir James Ramsey of Banff, bookplate in each volume and crest at head of each spine
Literature
Grolier Club, Darwin (2004), p.11; Dibner 96; Horblit 70; Norman 1398
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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
The most important geological book of the nineteenth-century, which was taken by Darwin on the Beagle expedition and had a profound effect on his thinking.
This copy is from the library of Sir James Ramsey, a distant Scottish neighbour and school friend of Lyell, who accompanied Lyell on a trip to Staffa in September 1817.