28th Apr, 2022 10:00

Fine Books & Works on Paper

 
  Lot 177
 

Buckland (William) Reliquiae Diluvianae, Presentation Copy

Buckland (William)

Reliquiae Diluvianae; or, Observations on the Organic Remains contained in Caves, Fissures, and Diluvial Gravel, and on other Geological Phenomena, attesting the action of an Universal Deluge, First Edition, Presentation Copy, inscribed by the author to Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, title signed by Brodie, 23 plates, 4 folding maps (3 coloured), some significant offsetting, bookplate of the Marquess of Headfort to front pastedown, later half calf, 4to, John Murray, 1823.

*** Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1817-80) was surgeon to George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria. He also pioneered research into bone and joint disease.

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