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Darwiniana essays
1894100138735Appleton and Company 1894 in12. 1894. Cartonné.
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43735saying that he hasn't said when he would be in London but hoping that his invitation to "come & dine on Saturday at 7pm and we can discuss matters afterwards. Also bring your pipe if you like to smoke - for I have Russian tobacco at any rate for the present. No dressing - we shall be alone." 3 sides 8vo. The Athenaeum headed paper 3rd December year illegible unknown
40098venturing to send you a copy of my first book of which I have just had some advance copies sent me proud moment for a budding author!." he continues that he does not expect her to read it "but only that you accept it as the only thing I have at present to offer in return for all your kindness to me at West Park - a tangible memento. Also i discovered on reaching Liverpool that my fountain pen was missing. It is of no particular consequence as it is both old & cheap but if you should happen to see it lying about I should be much obliged if you could send it to me here. It is a 'Blackbird'." with a postscript that he has also left his address book behind 3 sides 8vo. 27 Westbourne Square London 16th September unknown
19749025837Avon Connecticut: Limited Editions Club. 1974. Hardcover. Fine condition. With author's foreword and a new introduction by Ashley Montague. Illustratred with gravures by Mara McAfee.Bound in publisher's original shiny blue composite with front cover and spine titled in a blod blue typeface with two orange heliocopter ornaments on the front cover. In publisher's original slipcase wrapped in orange paper with minor soiling and fading. One of 2000 numbered copies signed by the artist. <br/><br/> Limited Editions Club. hardcover books
1930mon0000007699Chatto & Windus 1930. Paperback. Good. in x in x in. First edition without jacket on red cloth will send out 1 st class post - rare and collectable Chatto & Windus paperback
1894100138735Appleton and Company 1894 in12. 1894. Cartonné.
1896234461Macmillan and co 1896 388 pages in12. 1896. Reliure editeur. 388 pages. en anglais
1926215309London: at the Florence Press. Chatto & Windus 1926. First edition Number 175 of 650 copies signed by the author. viii 257 pp. 1 vols. 4to. New half blue cloth. Fine in Blue cloth slip case. First edition Number 175 of 650 copies signed by the author. viii 257 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Eschelbach & Shober 26; Ransom p. 279 # 19 at the Florence Press. Chatto & Windus unknown books
42673John Henry 1831-1883 Architect based in Birmingham saying that "Far be it from me to forget the Birmingham & Midland Institute & the many kind receptions I have met with from its members - but I have had a warning to abstain from all work that can be avoided and I am sorry to say that I must give you the Popes answer 'Non possumus'." 2 side 8vo. 26 Abbey Place London NW 21st July date not clear but From 1870 onwards Huxley was to some extent drawn away from scientific research by the claims of public duty. He served on eight Royal Commissions from 1862 to 1884. From 1871 to 1880 he was a Secretary of the Royal Society and from 1883 to 1885 he was president. He was president of the Geological Society from 1868 to 1870. In 1870 he was president of the British Association at Liverpool and in the same year was elected a member of the newly constituted London School Board. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Some time in 1871 Huxley had been found to have a heart condition and hence his reference to reducing his work load. The phrase 'decree of non possumus' means 'We Cannot' and would be the first words of a Papal decree when he is refusing something. The red armorial stamp is from an auction of 1917 to raise money for the War Effort. The previous owner had acquired this item from a collection sold in this auction. unknown
42932Sir Samuel Squire 1860-1937 Medical Editor and Author saying that he is "trying to get to the bottom of the many letters which accumulated during my late absences in the Canaries & Madeira. I have just come across the enclosed. I hasten to send it to you as it entirely alters the aspect of Mr Baiters action. I do not remember giving him the privilege to speak in express terms but I should not like to say that my words may have been incapable of that interpretation." 3 sides 8vo. 4 Marlborough Place London 7th June Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society published a variety of philosophical works was a member of the London School board and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Huxley's London home in which he wrote many of his works was at 4 Marlborough Place St John's Wood. The house was extended in the early 1870s to include a large drawing and dining room at which he held informal Sunday gatherings. unknown
39172William Henry 18461912 Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy physiology pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital saying he is"sorry that it is not practicable for me to comply with your wish. My work begins at South Kensington on the 1st October and I shall have many things to attend to on that day. Moreover I am afraid that I take a different view from you about the desireableness sic of small schools - at least so far as the Institutes are concerned." 3 sides 8vo. 4 Marlborough Place 25th July Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society published a variety of philosophical works was a member of the London School board and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. unknown
39170William Henry 18461912 Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy physiology pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital saying that he "has on several occasions acted as assistant examiner in Physiology for the Science & Art Department and I am very glad to certify to the conscientious and able manner in which he has discharged the duties of the office." 2 sides 8vo. 4 Marlborough Place London 19th July Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society published a variety of philosophical works was a member of the London School board and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. unknown
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432133½" x 2½" no place no date He first married Julia Arnold who founded a school. She was the daughter of the academic Tom Arnold. She was a sister of the novelist Mrs Humphry Ward niece of the poet Matthew Arnold. Their four children included the biologist Julian Huxley 18871975 and the writer Aldous Huxley 18941963. unknown
432014" x 1" with the remains of the bank address "Salford Bank Ltd" and the date 7th December unknown
30707with all good wishes" and the date on a card unknown
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2011Cambridge-9781108034777Cambridge University Press 2011. PAPERBACK. New. Cambridge University Press paperback
2011Cambridge-9781108034777Cambridge University Press 2011. PAPERBACK. New. Cambridge University Press paperback
1021092622.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1945258278Charlot 1945 in12. 1945. Broché. traduction de Gauthier coll. les cinq continents
1945241859Charlot 1945 313 pages in12. 1945. Broché. 313 pages. traduit par Gauthier
1956100141482Plon 1956 in12. 1956. Broché.
20152-2356419543Audiolib 2015. Audio CD. New. 530 pages. French language. 7.48x5.51x0.39 inches. Audiolib unknown
1933241144Stock 1933 280 pages in12. 1933. Broché. 280 pages.
607162410X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
