[Sammelband of 15 Geological Papers]. 1. On the Structure and Age of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, May 1875). 131-148 pp. 2. Address Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 18th of February, 1887... 58 pp. [misnumbered 57]. 3. Address Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 17th of February, 1888... 56 pp. 4. On the Growth of Crystals in Igneous Rocks After their Consolidation. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, May 1889). (175)-186 pp., 1 plate. 5. The Tertiary Volcanoes of the Western Isles of Scotland. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, August 1890). (187)-385, (1) pp., 2 plates. Inscribed with "the author's compliments" to the front wrapper bound in. 6. The Propylites of the Western Isles of Scotland, and their Relation to the Andesites and Diorites of the District. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, August 1890). (341)-385, (1) pp. 2
by JUDD, Professor [John Wesley]
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1875-1895.. 8vo. Contemporary maroon half morocco over brown cloth sides, gilt ruled compartments to the spine, lettered to two panels, early ownership inscription to the front free endpaper. Wear to the spine ends with slight loss, a little rubbing to the other extremities, some mottling to the boards which also show some wear, else in decent condition. Professor at the Royal College of Science and one of the most respected men in his field, Judd edited editions of Lyell and had contributed Introductions to Darwin's "...Coral Reefs". He is probably best known for his work on volcanoes.
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- [Sammelband of 15 Geological Papers]. 1. On the Structure and Age of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, May 1875). 131-148 pp. 2. Address Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 18th of February, 1887... 58 pp. [misnumbered 57]. 3. Address Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 17th of February, 1888... 56 pp. 4. On the Growth of Crystals in Igneous Rocks After their Consolidation. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, May 1889). (175)-186 pp., 1 plate. 5. The Tertiary Volcanoes of the Western Isles of Scotland. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, August 1890). (187)-385, (1) pp., 2 plates. Inscribed with "the author's compliments" to the front wrapper bound in. 6. The Propylites of the Western Isles of Scotland, and their Relation to the Andesites and Diorites of the District. (Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, August 1890). (341)-385, (1) pp. 2
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- JUDD, Professor [John Wesley]
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- 1875-1895.
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- Natural History NATURAL HISTORY Geology
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