The World Before The Deluge. Louis Figuier, author. Illustr. Revised Am. Ed. (1872). VG+

D. Appleton & Co., NY, 1872. 7 1/2" X 5 1/2". Revised American Edition, 1st printing. Edited & Revised, w/Preface by H. W. Bristow. Profusely illustrated w/ full-page frontis + 235 line drawings, diagrams & charts. Green pebbled cloth, dyed top-edge, illustrated gilt front cover, gilt letters. Minor spine bumping/rubs, head & foot; small frays at corners. Small nick mid-way along the spine, with a bit of wear in that area. Bottom of both boards are also rubbed. Two previous owner's signatures to the front free fly, one dtd 1873- no other markings. Dyed top-edge has faded somewhat. All gilt is bright. Book is tightly bound, with just a hint of roll - both hinges are sound. 518 pages + 2 pgs of ads.