James Geikie. The Man and the Geologist.
Edinburgh. Oliver and Boyd. 1917. 8vo. 23cm, the first edition, xi,227pp., with 4 portrait plates including frontis, bibliography of publications, index, original green cloth, gilt spine titles, t.e.g., very good to fine – With an Autograph Letter Signed laid in. James Geigie (1839-1915) , brother of Scottish geologist, Sir Archibald Geigie, was professor of geology at the University of Edinburgh from 1862-1915. He was noted for his work on the Ice Age and glacial action. Item #44112
Laid-in is a single-page handwritten letter signed by James Geigie to "My Dear Friend & Colleague ...I am pleased to know that you have the courage to climb my "Mountains," and I hope other brave souls will be equally daring! ..."
Price: $350.00