Geschichte der durch Überlieferung nachgewiesenen natürlichen Veränderungen der Erdoberfläche

by Karl Ernst Adolf von Hoff

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First edition

One folding engraved map. Five vols. 8vo, cont. black specked boards a bit of wear , spines gilt, red & blue leather lettering pieces on spines. Gotha: J. Perthes, 1822-24-34-40-41. First edition and very scarce when complete. Hoff 1771-1837 , was an important diplomat, representing the duchy of Gotha. He “simultaneously accomplished first-rate work in a totally different field — scientific research, notably in geology and geography. Indeed, he

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