E. Caustier - Les Entrailles de la Terre - 1902

A superb illustrated copy in a magnificent Souze binding, where you will discover the wonders and dangers of the underground world - You will see the forces of nature at work, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, geysers, landslides, floods - There you will learn how the different types of rocks, minerals, and fuels that make up the Earth's crust were formed. You will follow the adventures of men who dared to venture into the depths—the miners, the speleologists, the archaeologists, the scientists - There you will admire the splendors of the earth, its colors, its shapes, its lights, thanks to the numerous illustrations that enrich the text, engravings and photographs that testify to the diversity and beauty of the mineral world - E. Caustier - The Bowels of the Earth - SD - Librairie Nony & Cie - 491 pages Good binding condition, the work in its full polychrome edition binding, signed P. Souze, wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, small traces of discoloration, heads and tails worn, corners worn, gilded edges, smooth embossed spine, gilded lettering and author's name, gilded lines around the boards - Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a fine engraving, work enriched with fine engravings in black both in text and as plates, marbled endpapers in good condition, a handsome copy - Delivery service ensured within a few days -

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