The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
- Publisher : Smith, Elder, and Co.
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 3 folding maps (2 col), 6 text woodcuts
Description:
Second edition, revised. The original edition of this work appeared in 1842 as the first part of the geological results of the Beagle voyage. This second edition was extensively revised and rewritten in the light of the findings of Dana and Jukes. This is the final edition of this work published during Darwin's lifetime.
Freeman 275.
Condition
8vo, recased in orig. green cloth, endpapers replaced (lightly stained, small chip to edge of rear endpaper), cloth lightly marked and wrinkled in places, minor wear to corners. Paper slightly browned; occasional light marginal soiling/spotting. Owner's name to head of title-page. Folding maps clean with a few short tears, either at inner edge, or at edge of folds. A good copy.