THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF GEOLOGY - Observer's Book No. 10 (A 1964 reprint of the 1952 revised edition)

I. O. Evans, F.R.G.S. (Foreword by Professor H. L. Hawkins)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London, 1964

About this Item

The Observer's Book of British Geology - Observer's Book No. 10. Printer's code: 1582.564 which I believe indicates that the book was printed in May 1964. The book, which was the tenth of the series, was first published in 1949 (as British Geology), revised in 1952, and then revised more thoroughly in 1971. There were five different jacket designs. Describing the principle Rocks, Minerals and Fossils with 170 in black-and-white and 12 pages in colour. With a five-page Foreword by Professor H. L. Hawkins. ***Near fine in light-brown textured boards with black titles to the spine and front board. The covers are clean and unmarked, with none of the usual fading. No bumps, creases or tears - just slight creasing to the head and tail of the spine. Corners sharp. No reading lean to the binding. Page block edges clean. Internally the book is also near fine with no inscriptions or other annotations. Printed on nice quality glossy paper. No creases or tears. No cracking to the binding. Spine tight. ***In a very good colour illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of 5/- net (with a shadow from a re-pricing label now gone). The dustwrapper is complete, with just very slight loss at the head and tail of the spine and corner tips of the foldovers. There is also light rubbing at the extremities, commensurate with age and handling, mainly at the top and tail of the spine, and at the corner tips of the foldovers. There is a small closed tear at the top of the front panel near the spine. The spine is not browned, and there is none of the usual fading to the red titles. ***147mm x 95mm. 272 pages including a seven-page Index at the back of the book. ***'This book has been written with the object of helping the Observer interested in the study of Geology. But he cannot be too strongly reminded that geology is not learned from books, but that knowledge must be obtained from first-hand information. In these pages the Author describes the Rocks, Minerals and Fossils so that the Observer may be aided in recognising things which he seeks--and sees.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A 1964 later printing, with quite an uncommon cover illustration, in very good original condition. Whilst the Observer's books from this period are not uncommon, many of the books were handled by children and consequently show a lot of wear and tear. They can prove to be quite hard to track down now in nice condition, especially in the original unclipped dustwrapper. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # OBS029

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF GEOLOGY - Observer's ...

Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London

Publication Date: 1964

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: Second Edition