JAMES HALL ~ REVERED AMERICAN PALEONTOLOGIST

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³ JAMES HALL ~ REVERED AMERICAN PALEONTOLOGIST. Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed “James Hall,” 1 page, 8vo [8-1/4 in. x 5-3/16 in.], Albany , December 15, 1854. Writing to an unnamed fellow paleontologist, Hall generously relates: “Some time since you wrote me expressing a wish to obtain Dr. Emmons volume on the insects when published ~ I sent you the copy, from my own set of the Nat. Hist. yesterday by Express. I will endeavour to procure a copy for you or to replace this one for myself unless you obtain one by other means. I shall of…course have no opinion of the merits of the book, but I should like to hear your opinions. I am sincerely your…” Minute hole in top blank margin, otherwise In very good condition. Dr Emmons is Ebenezer Emmons, 1799-1863, American geologist, educator, and physician. The book Hall sent was: Natural History of New York , Part V, Volume 5 Agriculture, Albany , 1854. James Hall [1811-1898] was an American geologist and paleontologist. He was a noted authority on stratigraphy and had an influential role in the development of American paleontology. In 1850, Hall participated in a geological survey of northern Michigan and Wisconsin where he identified the first fossil reefs ever found in North America . He was appointed state geologist for Iowa [1855-1858] and Wisconsin [1857-1860]. In addition, several other state survey programs sought out Hall for his expertise and advice. In 1866, he was made director of New York ’s Museum of Natural History in Albany . In 1893, he was appointed the State Geologist of New York. Between 1847 and 1894 Hall published 13 volumes of The Paleontology of New York , his principal contribution in the field. This massive work consisted of over 4500 pages and 1000 full-page illustrations. In addition, Hall wrote more than 30 other books, published over 200 papers, and contributed sections to several federal and state publications on geology. He was a founding member of the National Academy of Sciences and the first president of the Geological Society of America. He was one of the founders of the International Geologic Congress. He was elected one of the fifty foreign members of the Geological Society of London in 1848, and in 1858 was awarded its Wollaston Medal. In 1884, he was elected correspondent of the French Academy of Sciences. *** *** * *** *** BE SURE TO SEE THE OTHER ITEMS WE HAVE LISTED THIS WEEK TERMS: Authenticity Guaranteed. Certificate of Authenticity [COA] is provided if requested . Worldwide Shipping is via USPS : Domestic shipments via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation @ $5.65 [insurance extra] International shipments via Registered Mail @ $15.00 [insurance extra] Buyer agrees to complete transactions within three [3] days of our winning e-mail notification. All New York State residents are required to pay the 8-7/8 % sales tax. Payment should be made within 10 days of the closing day of the auction. All international purchases must be paid in United States Dollars. PAYMENT: PAYPAL RETURN POLICY: All items are unconditionally guaranteed authentic. All items are sold as described. Any item is returnable for refund within 24 hours of receipt if found to be not as described. It must be returned via registered mail, securely packaged as received, and insured for the full amount. However immediate e-mail notification to us of intent to return the item is mandatory in advance to validate return. You can always contact our office direct via e-mail at CARD PHOTOGRAPH SIZES : Carte-de-Visite Photographs are about 4 inches by 2-3/8 inches. Cabinet Card Photographs are about 6-1/2 inches by 4-1/4 inches. Postcard Photographs are about 5-3/8 inches by 3-3/8 inches. ABOUT US: James Lowe, a recognized autograph expert, has been called upon over the years to authenticate a... read more

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