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The Geology of Arran and Other Clyde Islands with an Account of the Botany, Natural History, and Antiquities, Notices of the Scenery and an Itinerary of the Routes
James Bryce
1872
William Collins : Glasgow and London
7.5" by 5.5"
xii, 354, (2)pp.
SUMMARY
A smart fourth edition of this illustrated geological study of the Isle of Arran and other Clyde Islands.
Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Fourth edition.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and numerous in-text images.
Written originally to serve as a guide to the geologists attending the Local Committee of the British Association at Glasgow in 1855, this work provides a detailed sketch of the geology of the Clyde Islands, with special reference to their antiquities.
The work includes chapters on Arran, excursions in the area, ancient remains and fossils, mammals and bird-life, and more. With commentary on the other islands.
Written by James Bryce, an Irish mathematician, naturalist and geologist.
CONDITION
In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the cloth. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
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