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Synopsis

In which the unerring truth of the inspired narrative of the early events in the world is exhibited, and distinctly proved by the corroborative testimony of physical facts, on every part of the earth's surface.

Item Description

FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 8.5 x 5 inches. xv +[i] + 493 pp. Tipped in Errata slip. Bound in half leather, gilt, over marbled boards; spine rebacked, in compartments with raised bands. Top edge gilt. Some wear to extremities, edges and corners and scattered foxing, including plates; otherwise a very good copy. Illustrated by 2 lithographic plates and folding diagram, all signed C. Hullmandel. A detailed work based on geological evidence which seeks to uphold the Creationist concept and the truth of the Mosaic Deluge and Flood of the Old Testament. George Fairholme (1789-1846) was a Scottish landowner and naturalist, best known as a scriptural geologist. Illustrated by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (1789-1850), born in London, of German speaking Alsatian and French parentage who was a pioneer lithographic printer and publisher. Very scarce English first edition.