Thoughts Pebble First Lesson by Mantell Gideon (33 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology" by Gideon Algernon Mantell offers an accessible introduction to the wonders of geology. This classic work, meticulously prepared for print republication, invites readers to explore the fascinating world of rocks, pebbles, and fossils. Perfect for anyone curious about the earth sciences, the book gently unfolds the story of our planet through careful observation and insightful explanations. Mantell's engaging approach makes complex concepts understandable, offering a timeless journey into the science of geology. Delve into paleontology and discover the secrets held within the Earth's layers, guided by a master of the subject. A foundational text in juvenile literature focused on science, this book remains a captivating exploration of our world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating realm of geology, using a simple pebble as a springboard to explore the Earth's profound history. The author masterfully weaves together scientific observations with poetic reflections, taking the reader on a journey through time. The seemingly ordinary pebble transforms into a window into ancient oceans, revealing fossilized remnants of creatures like echini, shells, and corals. The author expertly explains the formation of flint and chalk, highlighting the intricate processes that have shaped our planet's landscapes over millions of years. Beyond the geological insights, this book delves into philosophical themes of time, change, and the interconnectedness of nature. The author's evocative prose invites contemplation of the Earth's enduring presence amidst the rise and fall of civilizations. This book serves as a testament to the profound lessons that can be gleaned from the natural world, reminding us that even the smallest objects can hold within them the secrets of vast epochs and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Thoughts on a Pebble, or, A First Lesson in Geology' by Gideon Algernon Mantell offers an accessible introduction to the wonders of geology. This classic work, meticulously prepared for print republication, invites readers to explore the fascinating world of rocks, pebbles, and fossils. Perfect for anyone curious about the earth sciences, the book gently unfolds the story of our planet through careful observation and insightful explanations. Mantell's engaging approach makes complex concepts understandable, offering a timeless journey into the science of geology. Delve into paleontology and discover the secrets held within the Earth's layers, guided by a master of the subject. A foundational text in juvenile literature focused on science, this book remains a captivating exploration of our world.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. HARDBACK original blind-embossed green cloth gilt lettering and gilt-embossed ornament on front blind-embossed ornamental design on spine portrait frontispiece with tissue guard vignette title-page pages: xiii 102 [viii] - adverts. all edges gilt chromolithograph plates 4 with tissue guards woodcuts 27 spine and cover margins faded head tail and corners lightly bumped and rubbed former owner's name label on front end-paper light offsetting of a frontispiece first tissue guard partially detached one or two light spots otherwise very fine and bright. Scarce.

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LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 146. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1849 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: 146.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Thoughts on a Pebble, or, a First Lesson in Geology. By Gideon Mantell and printed in London by Reeve, Benham, and Reeve. 1849, [13] + 102 pp. 6.75" x 5.75". Hardcover decorative full cloth. As-is, with superficial rubbing and light staining to exterior. Light bumping to corners. Cracking to front hinge, with detached frontispiece and tissue guard. Illustrated throughout, with both black-and-white in-text illustrations and four color plates. Plate II located one page earlier than stated in index. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A rather scarce piece on introductory geology by Gideon Mantell (1790-1852), an English geologist and obstetrician. A great piece for restoration. COLN1849BJKX.

Leather. Condition: Fair. Seventh Edition. Two chromo-litho color plates, numerous monochrome illustrations. The contents are in very good condition, the front cover nearly detached, otherwise a good, solid copy. The tissue guard on the second plate has pulled a bit of coloring.

Reeve, Benham and Reeve, London. 1849. 8th edition. Square 8vo hardback. Green textured cloth with blind illustration on boards and gilt decoration on front board, some wear to extremities and spine. All edges gilt. Portrait frontis with tissue guard (with attractive offsetting from portrait), vignette title page. 4 wonderfully coloured chromolitho plates plus 28 illustrations in text. Some marks to rear endpapers, and tiny ownership sticker to front pastedown. Some children's pencil marks on pages, mostly erased. Inner hinge visible, but holding, at list of plates. Illustrations are referred to as lignographs (abv. lign), Mantell was the only person to ever use this term. It did not catch on.

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Half title, colour front. & one other colour plate, woodcut illus. in text, 4pp. ads. Orig. blue-green cloth, a little dulled. A nice copy. Booksellers ticket of H. Whitmore, Manchester. 54pp. This is a landmark in popular geology and early editions are scarce. Originally published in Leigh Hunt's London Journal, the first edition in 18pp, Relfe & Fletcher, is in BL only on Copac. There are no 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th editions recorded; the sixth is published by Relfe & Fletcher, 1842, in 42pp. This 7th edition is not recorded but the 8th, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, is expanded to 102pp.

The eighth edition, published at 5s. Small octavo (16.5 x 14cm). pp. xiv,102,[4],8. Publisher's adverts at rear. With an engraved frontispiece portrait & 4 hand coloured lithograph plates, plus numerous illustrations on the letterpress. An ex-lib. copy in library buckram, gilt, class number to foot of spine, library labels to front and rear paste-downs & stamp to verso of title, but no other marks. Vg. [Dean 126].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1842 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 59 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. 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. Pages: 59.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156.

The eighth edition. Small octavo (17 x 14.5cm). An expanded edition, now in its fullest & final form, with a portrait (offset to the title) & 4 hand coloured lithograph plates and 27 woodcuts (styled 'lignographs') to the letterpress, published at 5s. 'Prompted by the intelligent questions of his nine year old son, Mantell recounted the life-history of a flint pebble that he had picked up in a stream bed not far from his home in Brighton. Mantell's eloquent review of geological fundamentals, far too sophisticated for most nine year olds, included poetical quotations from Scott, Byron, and Beattie. In its final edition, however, the emphasis of the work as a whole shifted from stimulation to edification, appending facts outweighing initial ideas. It had genuinely become a book in its own right, and was, like all of Mantell's, full of original research and expresssion.'- Dean. pp. xiv,5-102,[4],4,[2], Without the half-title. Sections of adverts at rear including a final one for this work, which may simply be an inserted flyer. The portrait slighty trimmed lower edge, the text toned, however a pleasant tight copy bound in the publisher's embossed gilt cloth, rebacked with label. Vg. [Dean 126; Aggasiz III, 540; Donovan 105].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1849 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 147 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. 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. Pages: 147 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1849. 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:- 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 130.