The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin
£3,250.00
Vol 1: First edition, second issue
Vol 2: First edition, first issue
Published by John Murray, London 1871
Description
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex in 2 volumes, with illustrations, by Charles Darwin
Two volumes of The Descent of Man with wood engraved illustrations. Volume 1 is one of only 2000 printed of the second state, Volume 2 is one of only 2500 printed of the first state. Including use of the word “evolution” for the first time, preceding its appearance in the 6th edition of the Origin of Species. Bound without half titles or advertisements. Volume 1 with the first word on p297 is “When“. With errata to the title verso. Half roan boards with wear and loss. Previous owners ink stamp and signature to front free pages. W. H. Smith subscription library sticker in Vol 2 on paste down, similar sticker is removed in Vol 1 with residue. Light soiling. (Freeman 937). 8vo.
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