Geology - - Martin, William. Petrificata Derbiensia; or, Figures and Descriptions of Petrifactions Collected in Derbyshire. With 54 hand-colored copper plates. Wigan, printed by D. Lyon, sold by White..., (1793)-1809. IX, 1 bl., II, II, 50 nn. Bl., 28 pp. 26.5 x 20 cm. Half leather binding in the style of the time with spine label and spine gilding.
First edition. - Nissen ZBI 2715 - Upcott I, 143. - First English paleontological work with the use of color illustrations. Describes Carboniferous limestone and other fossils in Derbyshire. - With printed dedication to Joseph Banks. - Untrimmed. - Minor spotting. - Fine copy.
First edition of the first English paleontological work using colored illustrations, describing the Carboniferous limestone and other fossils of Derbyshire. - With 54 hand-colored engraved plates. - Period-style half calf, gilt. - Uncut. - Minor staining. - Fine copy.
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