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DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs. Being the First Part of the Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle...during the years 1832 to 1836. London, 1842.
8o (222 x 141 mm). 3 folding engraved maps by J. & C. Walker (2 partly hand-colored), numerous illustrations in text. Original blue-green cloth. Provenance: Mechanics Institute, Wexford (stamps); Fras. le Homte (signature).
FIRST EDITION of Darwin's most important geological work, containing his theory of the formation of coral reefs. Freeman 271; Norman 587.
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FIRST EDITION of Darwin's most important geological work, containing his theory of the formation of coral reefs. Freeman 271; Norman 587.