Proceedings of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society : A Selection of Papers Relating to the Antiquities and Natural History of Yorkshire, Read at the Monthly Meetings of the Society from 1847 to 1854

290pp plus 16pp of plate illustrations at rear (other black and white illustrations, maps, charts etc in text). Half bound in red leather over red cloth boards, blind ruled, five raised bands and black title label to spine, with gilt decorations and lettering, marbled text block edges (boards rubbed at edges, some scuffs on leather, crack on front spine joint). Remains of bookplate removal on front paste down, gutter strained, else internally neat, clean bright and tight barring occasional scattered spotting on prelims and plates. A collection of various papers read at monthly meetings. Topics include The Solar Eclipse of 9 October 1847, The Mineral Conditions in Flamborough Chalk, Antient Metallurgy and Mining in Brigantia, Larus minutes in perfect plumage at Bridlington, Roman Antiquities of Yorkshire, Fossil Vegetable Heads, a Hoard of Stycas at Bolton Percy, Silver Coins discovered at Deighton etc.