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This is NOT a facsimile or reprint edition. Nor ex libris. ORIGINAL 1884 FIRST EDITION, 464pp. Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania (T4). The Geology of Centre County by E.V. d'Invilliers, incl. Appendices A and B, and "with a colored geological map of the county; and page plates of local sketch maps, cross sections, columnar sections, etc." Harrisburg: Published by the Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey, 1884. First systematic survey, assessment, and geological mapping of Centre County, PA.According to our research, this is the ONLY COPY of this volume available for sale worldwide. In outstanding Very Good condition overall; some wear and fading to cover and spine, but interior is bright and clear; binding tight like new. Fold-out color geological map is crisp and clean, included in rear pouch. Pouch has small tear, and map has small, sparse notations in pencil (looks like someone was updating 19th century formation names to 20th century names). Truly… Read More