Journal of a tour through North Wales and part of Shropshire; with observations in mineralogy, and other branches of natural history
London: printed for J. Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul’s Church Yard, 1797. First edition of the author's first book, 8vo, pp. xvi, 231, [9]; uncut; folding plate; original blue paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback, manuscript titling on spine; binding soiled, corners bumped and worn, spine chipped at head and tail, manuscript title mostly faded away, joints just starting. Ownership signature of Matthew Wayne on title page and Edward V. R. Powys on pastedown, with manuscript genealogy on free endpaper noting their relationship (Wayne was Powys' grandfather in law). Good. An account of Aikin's travel with his brother and another friend for botanical and geological investigations. Aikin was an admirer and student of Dr. Joseph Priestley. Item #66430
Price: $450.00
