Altmann, Johann GeorgAn attempt at a historical and physical description of the Helvetic icebergs. With engraved title. Title vignette and 2 (1 folded) copper plates. Zurich, Heidegger, 1751. 12 nn. Fol., 271 pp. HLdr. d. Zt. (more heavily rubbed, old paper backing). Geology Altmann, Johann Georg Versuch einer historischen und physischen Beschreibung der helvetischen Eisbergen. With engraved. With engraved title vignette and 2 (1 folded) copper plates. Zurich, Heidegger, 1751. 12 nn. Fol., 271 pp. HLdr. d. Zt. (more heavily rubbed, old paper reback). First edition. - Haller I, 1480 - Poggendorff I, 35 - Barth 18023 - Early work on glacier research, of which Altmann was one of the founders. Also includes two important studies by other authors, namely Martel's "Beschreibung der savoyischen Eisberge" and Capeller's "Von den Gletschern auf dem Grimselberg". - Upper inner fold with wormhole, title page with small cut-out, folding plate loose. First edition. - Early work on glacier research, of which Altmann was one of the founders. Also included are two important studies by other authors, namely Martel's "Beschreibung der savoyischen Eisberge" and Capeller's "Von den Gletschern auf dem Grimselberg". - Half leather with old paper spine label (heavily scuffed). - Upper inner fold with wormhole, title page with small cut-out, folding plate loose. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.