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The Geology of Scripture, Illustrating the Operation of the Deluge, and the Effects of Which It Was Productive
by Browne (H., of Amesbury)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition/No Dust Jacket
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About This Item
W. Penny and sold by the Author, UK, 1892. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 1st edition, vi, [2], 216pages. Complete with 9 lithographic plates (which include 2 hand-coloured) plus 1 hand-coloured map, totalling 10 in all. Hard grey-green paper boards, with cloth spine and printed paper spine-label. Covers very worn, spine label worn away, text block still solid, all 9 plates and map present, some spotting throughout. Previous owners signature on front end paper, contents clean. FULL TITLE: The geology of Scripture, illustrating the operation of the deluge, and the effects of which it was productive: with a consideration of Scripture history, in reference to Stonehenge and Abury, in Wiltshire; and to the Caves of Elephanta and Salsette, and the wonders of Elora , in Hindoostan; a statement of new and important views of geology, resulting from information contained in Scripture, and an interesting tour from Christchurch, along the banks of the river Avon, and across the Wansdyke, to Abury. Please note, as was often the practice, the illustrations have been bound in leaving 'stubs' of paper which can be mistaken for missing or damaged leaves, this is NOT the case, the book is complete. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Geography & Maps; Religion & Theology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3519. .
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3519
- Title
- The Geology of Scripture, Illustrating the Operation of the Deluge, and the Effects of Which It Was Productive
- Author
- Browne (H., of Amesbury)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W. Penny and sold by the Author
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1892
- Keywords
- BZDB349 Geography & Maps; Religion & Theology. Unbranded Browne (H., of Amesbury) The Geology of Scripture, Illustrating the Operation of the Deluge, and the Effects of Which It Was Productive
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