Remarks on Some Fossil Impressions in the Sandstone Rocks of Connecticut River by John C. Warren, M. D.
by WARREN, John C
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- Minor fading to spine, minor wear at top and tail. Frontispiece a bit faded as usual and with minor chipping along one edge
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About This Item
This landmark book is generally considered to be the first American scientific book illustrated by a photograph and just the second American photographically illustrated book overall. Truthful Lens 181 states: "the image, generally faint, depicts a rock displaying fossil remains. Appearing shortly after the Homes of American Statesmen, this volume is the second American publication illustrated with a photograph." The photograph was made by Mr. Silsbee as stated on p. 52 (probably George M. Silsbee, active Boston, 1852-57). Truthful Lens 181; Burns. American Medical Publications with Photographs, p. 1250.
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- Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 409889
- Title
- Remarks on Some Fossil Impressions in the Sandstone Rocks of Connecticut River by John C. Warren, M. D.
- Author
- WARREN, John C
- Book Condition
- Used - Minor fading to spine, minor wear at top and tail. Frontispiece a bit faded as usual and with minor chipping along one edge
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1854
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science; PHOTOGRAPHY;
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