The Vertebrata of the Tertiary Formations of the West, Book 1 [no other published]
Language: English
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 1883
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: T. W. Palmer Books, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.T. W. Palmer Books
AbeBooks seller since November 9, 2017
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 355.59
Quantity: 1 available
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This 16.4 pound book was popularly known as Cope's Bible, since few people had ever seen so massive a volume except possibly on the lectern in a church. 29.5 x 22.5 cm, , xxxiv, 1009 pp., Includes 40 textural woodcuts, 134 full page plates, of which three are double page and three are folding each with a leaf of text and verso blank. Text in near fine condition still solidly bound with the original blind stamped and gilt lettered brown cloth cover tenuously attached with seriously damaged hinges. Much handling would tear it free. Corners bumped, spine ends and sides worn. This was the first encyclopedic work on the Tertiary period of the Western region. It contributed to the wider interest in paleontology and acceptance of evolution.
Seller Inventory # 001088
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Vertebrata of the Tertiary Formations of the West, Book 1 [no other published]
- Author
- Cope, E[dward] D[rinker] (1840/07/28 – 1897/04/12)
- Publisher
- Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C.
- Publication year
- 1883
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
T. W. Palmer Books
Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 9, 2017
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I have been a book collector for half a century, specializing in the scientific exploration of the American West. It is time to dispose of my collection. I have also collected in other areas including history of cartography; botany and botanical art; western railroads; Grabhorn books; Chinese art, history, and culture.
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botanical art, Chinese art, history and culture, botany, cartography, Grabhorn Press, Rare and Scholarly books: Scientific exploration of the American West, Western railroadsSeller's business information
T. W. Palmer Books
259 West 23rd Avenue
Eugene, OR U.S.A. 97405-2855
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