Geology.- Phillips (William) Outlines of mineralogy and geology, intended

Geology.- Phillips (William) Outlines of mineralogy and geology, intended for the use of those who may desire to become acquainted with the elements of those sciences; especially of young persons, third edition, engraved frontispiece and 3 plates, of which 2 hand-coloured, advertisement f. at end, frontispiece stained, some offsetting to / from plates, occasional spotting or light staining (including title), lightly browned, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, joints split, but holding firm, corners worn, rubbed, large 12mo, Printed and sold by William Phillips, 1818. *** Rare edition in commerce. Phillips (1775-1828), one of the founders of the Geological Society of London. The zeolite mineral phillipsite is named after him. Provenance: Rev. Edward Jefferies (large bookplate to front pastedown).

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