FOOT-PRINTS OF THE CREATOR: OR, THE ASTEROLEPSIS OF STROMNESS. With Memoir by Louis Agassiz.
MILLER, HUGH.
Published by Adam and Charles Black; London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co., Edinburgh, 1861
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8vo. 5.25 x 7.25 inches. lxxii + 352 pp. Bound in full morocco, deeply hand tooled in blind; spine in compartments with raised bands decorated by gilt and blind stamping with contrasting green title label, gilt. Marbled endpapers. Bevelled edges. All edges red. Front hinge starting to crack and light wear to extremities. occasional scattered foxing, but otherwise a very good copy. Copperplate school prize inscription, 1862, on second free endpaper. Illustrated by 67 wood engraved text figures. Decorated by initial. First published in 1849, this is an examination of the early flora and vertebrates found in the fossil record of the Scottish strata. Hugh Miller of Cromarty (1802-56) was a renowned, self-taught Scottish geologist. The asterlolepsis was a Devonian placoderm fish. This edition includes a memoir of the geologist by Louis Agassiz (1807-73, Swiss-American biologist and geologist, and prefatory remarks by his wife and literary executor, Lydia Miller. In a handsomely bound prize binding. NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE GEOLOGY GEOLOGY SCOTTISH 19TH CENTURY FINE BINDING NATURAL HISTORY/SCIENCE. Seller Inventory # 25065
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Title: FOOT-PRINTS OF THE CREATOR: OR, THE ...
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black; London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co., Edinburgh
Publication Date: 1861
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The foot-prints of the Creator; or, The Asterolepsis of Stromness . With a memoir of the author by Louis Agassiz. 1875 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 372. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1875 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 372. Seller Inventory # LB100158477544
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The foot-prints of the Creator; or, The Asterolepsis of Stromness . With a memoir of the author by Louis Agassiz. 1875 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 372, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 372. Seller Inventory # LB1111010897351
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The foot-prints of the creator: or, the asterolepsis of stromness . From the third London edition. With a memoir of the author by Louis Agassiz
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Gould and Lincoln, Boston, 1851
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Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
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First American edition, and first edition with Agassiz's Memoir; 8vo, pp. [5] ads, [1], xlii, [1], 26-337, [1], [22] ads; engraved frontispiece portrait by Sartain, from a Talbotype; nearly 60 figures in the text; original brown cloth, gilt-stamped spine; slight cracking at the spine ends, very good. With the ownership signature in pencil on the front free endpaper of Chester Averill (1836-1883), "State Geological Survey of Cal., San Fran, 1862." Also with pencil annotations by Averil in a dozen or so places throughout the text, often taking exception to Miller's observations. Hugh Miller was an uneducated quarry man who came to prominence by writing letters to his local editor in Scotland condemning the House of Lords for demanding changes made to the Church of Scotland. His skills as a writer were immediately recognized and he was encouraged to write and publish more articles. Since his first love was the quarry in which he worked he began writing articles on geology which were very well received and published in book form. His autobiography went through numerous editions and was seen as an example for the working class of how a uneducated man could succeed by hard work and trust in his opinions. Miller, whose work was praised by such men as Agassiz, Carlyle, Hunt and Huxley, committed suicide two days before Christmas in 1856. Seller Inventory # 55712
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