London. Cassell, Petter, Galpin. 1882. 1 volume in-8, demi-maroquin havane, dos lisse légèrement frotté, tête dorée. XXIII pp. ; (1) p. bl. ; 508 pp. ; (1) f.
Second edition illustrée d'un frontispice, de 16 planches et de 93 figures in-texte.Kinn's work endeavoured to show that the account of the Creation in Genesis harmonised with the latest scientific discoveries. His work was very popular, being published in fourteen editions in as many years, this second edition published only three months after the first. A nice copy.Bookplate of Craigmont High School, Edinburgh.Infimes rousseurs.