[CORSICA]. BARRAL (Pierre). Mémoire sur l'histoire naturelle de l'isle de Corse. London and Paris, Molini, Onfroy, 1783. In-8, spotted calf, triple gilt fillet, smooth spine decorated, gilt edges (period binding). First edition of this interesting geological description of Corsica, followed by a lithological catalogue detailing the stones and rocks of the island and summary reflections on the physical existence of our globe. The frontispiece is a hand-coloured geological map of Corsica, showing the island's mountains, lakes and thermal waters. Binding worn, headpieces and title missing, hinges split, cut without missing in the fold of the map.