DIGBY, William. *Natural Law in Terrestrial Phenomena*. - Lot 131

DIGBY, William. *Natural Law in Terrestrial Phenomena*. London, Wm. Hutchinson & Co, 1902. In-8, full green morocco, spine with raised bands richly decorated with small gilt ironwork and the publisher’s name at the bottom, triple gilt fillet framing the covers with gilt title and year, inner edge in the same green morocco adorned with a gilt border, dotted line on the edges, guilloché endpapers, gilt edges. XLV and 370 pages, 12 plates of illustrations, including 3 fold-outs, numerous in-text diagrams. In English. Spine faded, minimal stains on the covers, normal wear and tear. First edition of this study on the causes of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and storms by William Digby (1849–1904), a British journalist and humanitarian activist in India who spoke out on behalf of the country in Parliament. This copy is enhanced by an autograph dedication signed by the author, dated August 16, 1903, addressed to the Duke of Morny.