Description: Atlas to the Coal Flora of Pennsylvania and of the Carboniferous Formation Throughout the United States. By Leo Lesquereux and published in Harrisburg by the Board of Commissioners. 1879, 105 pp, of which eighty-seven are plates, hardcover binding. In as-is condition. Covers and spines have age-related wear, discoloration, and the front cover is slightly bent about halfway between the two edges. The front cover board is very loose, and the back board is slightly loose. First few pages are nearly entirely detached. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Hinges are in good condition and pages have support throughout. Plates have slight toning, but are in good condition and clear to see. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Leo Lesquereux was a Swiss botanist and one of the founding members of the field of paleobotany in the United States. Despite not having had formal training in botany, Lesquereux became one of the most well-known figures in paleobotany during his career. He was the first elected member of the National Academy of Sciences. Issues with binding could provide an opportunity for restoration and rebinding, if desired. COLU1879BHIB
Price: 225 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Year Printed: 1879
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Atlases
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Author: Leo Lesquereux
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Board of Commissioners
Place of Publication: Harrisburg
Special Attributes: Illustrated
