WHISTON, William (1667-1752). A New Theory of the Earth, from its original, to the consummation of all things. London: by R. Roberts for Benj. Tooke, 1696. 8° (182 x 115mm). Engraved frontispiece and 7 plates, one folding, 5 engraved illustrations, errata at end (long clean tear in text of I1, errata with long repaired tear affecting a few letters). Modern half calf. FIRST EDITION of Whiston's most important work. Wing W1696.