Darwin, Charles. On the Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs: also Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle. Pub. Ward, Lock, & Co. 1890
pp.xx, 549 with b/w. maps and illus., including 3 fold-out plates, plus 6 page publisher's catalogue. 8vo. Hardback. Armorial bookplate of Robert M. Adam (1885-1967), photographer and botanist and his signature to title page. Subsequent owner's stamp to prelims. and fore-edge. Small closed tear to margin of last fold-out map, o/w. contents fine. Original textured cloth boards with black and gilt borders and lettering all in thor. vg. condition. Freeman 279.
Each of the three works presented here are prefaced with their own critical introduction by Professor John W. Judd.
£75.00 [Ref: 58155]