Geologist (1797-1875) referred to as the 'father of modern geology,' who was a close and influential friend of Charles Darwin. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 16, 1864. Letter to Oxford philologist Max Muller, in part: "The bearer Mr. Charles James Lyell of Balliol College is my cousin & has attended your lectures at the Royal Institution & studied your book. He is desirous of making your acquaintance & I have offered to give him this introduction." In fine condition.
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