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LYELL. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY, 1867, 10TH EDITION, 2 VOLS, INSCRIBED TO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH
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- Lyell, Sir Charles
- Principles of Geology...tenth and entirely reset edition. John Murray, 1867-68
- paper
8vo, 2 volumes, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH ON FRONT ENDPAPER OF VOLUME 1 ("Mary Elizabeth Lyell | from her affectionate husband | the author"), maps, plates and woodcuts, original green cloth, covers pictorially gilt, minor spotting, slight bubbling to cloth and slight wear at extremities
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
A FINE PRESENTATION COPY TO THE AUTHOR'S WIFE AND ONETIME FELLOW GEOLOGIST (see note to lot 380).