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1507 - Geology – Volcanology
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Geology – Volcanology Ungern-Sternberg, Wilhelm H. C. R. A. von The Origin and Nature of Volcanic Mountains. With a folded table and 8 folded copperplate plates. Karlsruhe, Gottlieb Braun, 1825. XI, 320 pp. 8°. Contemporary paperback with red label (buffed and scuffed). First edition. – Poggendorff II, 1158. - This work by the German naturalist and Chamberlain Wilhelm Herwig Karl Robert August Ungern-Sternberg (1777–1847), divided into three sections, deals with the formation and appearance of volcanic mountains, as well as the various types of rock found therein. It was published at the time of the dispute between Neptunists and Plutonists, who each put forward different theories regarding the formation of rock strata, a dispute which ultimately led to the emergence of modern geology. - Edges slightly browned. Minimal foxing. A few pages with restored tears. Overall in good condition. With one folding table and 8 folding copperplate engravings. Contemporary cardboard binding with spine label (bumped and rubbed). - First edition. - Poggendorff II, 1158. - This work, divided into three sections, by the German naturalist and chamberlain Wilhelm Herwig Karl Robert August Ungern-Sternberg (1777–1847), deals with the formation, appearance and various rock types of volcanic mountain ranges. It was published during the dispute between Neptunists and Plutonists—who proposed conflicting theories regarding the formation of rock strata—a conflict that ultimately led to the emergence of modern geology. - Edges slightly browned. Minimal foxing. Isolated pages with a repaired tear. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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