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EARTHQUAKES. An Astronomical Question. With ALs.
San Francisco: C. A. Murdock & Co., Printers. 1906. 1st printing. 15, [1] pp. Attached to the front wrapper is an ALs from Adam to the editor of Astronomical Notes, asking for 'careful consideration'. Illustrated with cuts. 8vo. 9" x 5-3/4". Printed self-wrappers, stapled. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Pamphlet - VG+. ALs with split along fold, otherwise VG. Item #33035
The author attempts to explain the cause of Earthquakes as having an extraterrestrial casual factor, a study no doubt inspired by the [then] recent event in San Francisco. OCLC records just 5 cc.
Price: $175.00
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