first edition Paperback
1891 · London
by Geikie, Archibald
London: Printed by Taylor and Francis, 1891. Book. Very good condition. Paperback. First thus edition. Octavo (8vo). Two extracts from the Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London, from vols. xlvii (1891) containing 100 pages of text paginated [63]-162, and xlviii (1892) containing 120 pages paginated [59]-179. Bound in the original printed blue paper wrappers, which are somewhat worn, with minor chipping to the spine, a few tears, and minor staining to the rear wrapper of one extract; protected in a custom clamshell box with a leather spine label. The 1891 extract is inscribed "With the Author's Compliments". 217mm x 141mm (8 1/4" x 5 1/2"). The texts are clean and unmarked. . (Inventory #: 019691)