April 12, 2024
1870 SKETCHES OF CREATION Alexander Winchell 1st Ed Early Darwin Evolution Illus
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SKETCHES OF CREATION: A Popular View of Some of the Grand Conclusions of the Sciences in Reference to the History of Matter and of Life. Together With a Statement of the Intimations of Science Respecting the Primordial Condition and the Ultimate Destiny of the Earth and the Solar System. With Illustrations.Alexander Winchell, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1870. First Edition459p. + (4) [Publisher's catalogue] + Frontis. Numerous engravings, many full page plates with tissue guards.Brown cloth with beveled edges and bright gilt illustration on front of dinosaur skeleton and a man.Binding tight and square, text clean. Previous owner’s bookplate. Light toning, scattered spotting.Major and only flaw to note is that boards and spine have been covered with wide clear tape. (well done, though a poor choice) 459p. + (4) [Publisher's catalogue] + Frontis. Numerous engravings, many full page plates with tissue guards. 7 5/8 inches tall.Partial list of subject matter: Geology; Paleontology; Evolution; Astronomy; Darwinism.
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