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[GEOLOGY] HUMBOLDT, Alexander von (1769–1859). A geognostical essay on the superposition of rocks, in both hemispheres. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, et al., 1823. 8vo. [Lacking preliminary leaf], [iii]-viii, 482 pp. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION translated from French. Contemporary tree calf rebacked with raised bands and double gilt filets in compartments, red morocco spine label titled in gilt, fore edges tooled in gilt, red speckled edges (head gently rubbed; contents fine). SCARCE. Sabin 33712.