LYELL, Charles. Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the earth's surface, by reference to causes now in operation. London: John Murray, 1830-33. 3 vols. 8o. Frontispieces (hand-colored aquatints in vols. 2 and 3), 7 engraved plates including 2 folding maps (one hand-colored), numerous illustrations in text. Original boards, uncut (joints cracked, some chipping to spines, some covers loose or becoming loose). Provenance: W. Holland (early ownership inscription on cover of vol.I). FIRST EDITION, presenting Lyell's doctrine of uniformitarianism. Dibner Heralds of Science 96; Grolier/Horblit 70; Ward-Carozzi 1407; Norman 1398. (3)