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Edward Hitchcock · $28.75(1793–1864) The third President of Amherst College, from 1845 to 1854. He ran the first geological survey of Massachusetts, and in 1830 was appointed state geologist of…Jan 28, 2007 · Auction #790 · Lot 384
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(1793–1864) The third President of Amherst College, from 1845 to 1854. He ran the first geological survey of Massachusetts, and in 1830 was appointed state geologist of Massachusetts (he held the post until 1844). His major work in this area was his book 'The Religion of Geology and its Connected Sciences'. This item is a vintage fountain pen signature on a 4x6.5 page. He wrote 1854 below is signature.

Jan 28, 2007 · Auction #790 · Lot 384 · More by signer