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192814025London: Hodder & Stoughton 1928. First edition of the first volume of the author's autobiographical trilogy. Octavo original cloth. Illustrated with several plates from photographs including frontispiece portrait of the author. An excellent example in the rare dust jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Examples in the original dust jacket are rare. Green Memories is one of three autobiographies by Darwin considered the greatest golf writer of all time. This book is widely considered one of Darwin's finest works. "Thanks to Bernard golf has acquired the sturdiest literature of any game. The best is Darwin's. because he showed the writers who came after him how golf should be written" H.W. Wind. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover books
193614004London: Chapman & Hall 1936. First edition of this work by Darwin. Octavo original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few small closed tears and light rubbing. First editions in the original dust jackets are uncommon and this is easily the nicest example we have seen or handled. Bernard Darwin a grandson of the British naturalist Charles Darwin was a golf writer and high-standard amateur golfer. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1934 and was President of the Golf Club Managers' Association from 1933 to 1934 and then again from 1955 to 1958. Chapman & Hall hardcover books
1871140940820New York: D. Appleton and Company 1871. First Edition. Good. First American edition. Complete in two volumes both dated 1871 on the title pages with postscript at front of Volume II. Good. CLoth soiled and darkened rubbed at extremities with chipping at spine ends. Pages toned. Pencil notations staple punctures and remnants of newsclippings to preliminary and terminal pages more so to volume I. D. Appleton and Company unknown books
193114008London: Seeley Service & Company 1931. First edition deluxe issue of the author's classic work. Octavo original half green morocco over cloth. Inscribed by Roger Wethered in the year of publication "Hope this will help you to beat Harry! Roger Wethered 1931." Illustrated with plates which some folding from 100 photographs. In near fine condition. "The Game of Golf Lonsdale Library Vol. IX is an outstanding symposium on the game" Murdoch 843. Seeley, Service & Company hardcover books
1927300754London: The Nonesuch Press 1927. First editions. Illustrated in color by Elinor Darwin. 2 vols. Oblong 8vo. Original decorated paper over boards fine copies IN ORIGINAL DUST JACKETS Volume II with loss and Vol. I VG. First editions. Illustrated in color by Elinor Darwin. 2 vols. Oblong 8vo. In Dust Jackets. Dreyfus 27 45 The Nonesuch Press unknown books
1928108739London: Hodder & Stoughton 1928. First edition of the first volume of the author's autobiographical trilogy. Octavo original cloth. Illustrated with several plates from photographs including frontispiece portrait of the author. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. From the library of Albert W. Tillinghast with his handwritten inventory card laid in. Murdoch 184; D&M 14090; D&J D5290. Green Memories is one of three autobiographies by Darwin considered the greatest golf writer of all time. This book is widely considered one of Darwin's finest works. "Thanks to Bernard golf has acquired the sturdiest literature of any game. The best is Darwin's. because he showed the writers who came after him how golf should be written" H.W. Wind. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover books
1892119959London: John Murray 1892. Sixth edition one of 2000 copies of "certainly the most important biological book ever written" Freeman. Octavo bound in original cloth gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom full morocco clamshell box. A nice presentation. Darwin "revolutionized our methods of thinking and our outlook on the natural order of things. The recognition that constant change is the order of the universe had been finally established and a vast step forward in the uniformity of nature had been taken" PMM 344. "Without question a watershed work in the history of modern life sciences Darwin's Origin elaborated a proposition that species slowly evolve from common ancestors through the mechanism of natural selection. As he himself expected Darwin's theory became and continues to be in some circles the object of intense controversy" American Philosophical Society. "The five years of Darwin's voyage on the Beagle were the most important event in Darwin's intellectual life and in the history of biological science. Darwin sailed with no formal training. He returned a hard-headed man of science. The experiences of his five years in the Beagle how he dealt with them and what they led to built up into a process of epoch-making importance in the history of thought" PMM. John Murray hardcover books
1883104581London: John Murray 1883. Ealry printing of Darwin's final work published shortly before his death. Octavo original cloth illustrated. In near fine condition Bookplate to the pastedown. A sharp example of this work by the leading mind in evolutionary biology. One of the most important figures in human history English naturalist geologist and biologist Charles Darwin became internationally renowned for his contributions to the science of evolution. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of species. By the 1870s the scientific community and much of the general public had accepted evolution as a fact. However many favored competing explanations and it was not until the emergence of the modern evolutionary synthesis from the 1930s to the 1950s that a broad consensus developed in which natural selection was the basic mechanism of evolution. Darwin's scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences explaining the diversity of life. Published in 1883 The Formation Of Vegetable Mould Through The Action of Worms covers in depth the important role of the earthworm on the constantly changing topsoil of the earth. John Murray hardcover books
1868CDAR012London: John Murray 1868 Two volumes. First edition first issue. One of 1500 copies. Bound in three-quarter contemporary brown calf over red marbled boards spines lettered and decorated in gilt all edges marbled marbled endpapers. A very good set with some wear and rubbing along edges and spines former owner bookplate to front pastedowns some foxing to the first few leaves otherwise clean. Freeman 878. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. London: John Murray hardcover books
1846111051New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1846. First American edition of the publisher's reissue of Darwin's journals and remarks regarding his 5-year second survey expedition aboard the HMS Beagle. Octavo two volumes in the original cloth with gilt titles to the spine gilt vignettes to the front panels. From the library of Virginia bibliophile and historian Christopher Clark Geest with his bookplates to the pastedown. In near fine condition. Rare. The Voyage of the Beagle is the title most commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin and published in 1839 as his Journal and Remarks which brought him considerable fame and respect. This was the third volume of The Narrative of the Voyages of H.M. Ships Adventure and Beagle the other volumes of which were written or edited by the commanders of the ships. Journal and Remarks covers Darwin's part in the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle. Due to the popularity of Darwin's account the publisher reissued it in 1839 as Darwin's Journal of Researches the present volume. Darwin's notes made during the voyage include comments hinting at his changing views on the fixity of species. On his return he wrote the book based on these notes at a time when he was first developing his theories of evolution through common descent and natural selection. Harper & Brothers, Publishers hardcover books
18752105008London UK: John Murray 1875. 6th. hardcover. very good. Sixth edition Fifteenth Thousand. Book very good cracking along front and rear gutters some wear previous owner's name on half-title and title page. Housed in provided fold-out case. John Murray unknown books
18731507114John Murray 1873. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Fine. The 6th edition early 13th thousandth copy. Gorgeously rebound in leather. Fine condition. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. John Murray hardcover books
18766383London: John Murray 1876. First edition. Fine/"In which he began demonstrating the frequency with which plants had developed structures and processes favouring cross-pollination. . By experiment Darwin found that the plants which had been cross fertilized almost always grew taller and stronger than those which had pollinated themselves. . This was clearly a strong if circumstantial proof of his central thesis natural selection: the adaptations to ease cross-fertilization were connected with a general increase in vigour; vigorous plants were more likely to survive in competitive circumstances; thus over the vast periods of evolutionary development plants making cross-fertilization easier. . . will always have had an advantage over those that did not" Brent Charles Darwin New York 1981 p. 490 . Octavo 20 cm; viii 482 pages. Advertisements for other works of the author on the verso of the title 3-line errata slip tipped in prior to Chapter One. Original cloth. Owner's name in ink and old bookseller notations in pencil on front free endpaper. Else a fine copy in remarkably fresh condition. Reference: Freeman 1249. John Murray hardcover books
192268590London: Mills & Boon 1922. First edition of this collection of Darwin's golf columns from The London Times. Octavo original cloth. Presentation copy inscribed by Bernard Darwin on the front free endpaper "To G.M. from the author with his best regards. Sept. 1922." It was customary for Darwin to sign "from the author" which denoted a personal affiliation with the recipient. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed. "It has been said that Darwin's writings established the standards for golf reporting against which all others are measured" D&J. Murdoch 178; D&M 13880; D&J D4000. Mills & Boon hardcover books
18692002020London: John Murray 1869. 5th. very good. Fifth edition tenth thousand as stated on title page and copyright page. Book very good repair at front and rear gutters. Page 29/30 missing. Comes with custom-made slipcase. John Murray unknown books
18591293943London: John Murray 1859. Third Edition. Hardcover. Octavo; G; Green spine with gilt lettering; 429 pages with two fold outs and pages of advertisements.;<br /> <br><br /> <br><br /> Darwin's contribution present and corrected on page 268. NOTES: The first edition of 1849 had a transposition error in Darwin's essay some later states included a corrected text in a rear pocket. The second edition was issued in 1851 with no offprint of Darwin's article. This is the third edition complete. Fold out maps are present with some slight tears to the rear map.;<br /> <br><br /> <br><br /> Book has been repaired with original green cloth still present; Some cloth missing from the spine lettering still present but worn; Former library book with bookplate from the Royal Navy on front paste down and faded ink stamp on title page; Boards show wear along the edges corners bumped and beginning to fray. Pages are age toned as is typical with some minor spotting mostly at the beginning and on the fold outs; Interior otherwise clean and free of marking.;<br /> <br><br /> <br><br /> shelved case 10. 1293943. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. John Murray hardcover books
1875CDAR013London: John Murray 1875 First edition first issue. One of 1000 copies. Original publisher's green cloth covers ruled in blind spine decorated and lettered in gilt. An excellent copy with light wear and rubbing to the extremities slight fraying to spine ends small former ownership ink signature to title in the month of publication. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. London: John Murray hardcover books
1871140939144London: John Murray 1871. First Edition. First edition second issue. Page height is 19 cm; p. 297 of Vol. I begins "When" rather than "transmitted"; list of nine titles on verso of title page in Vol. 2 rather than errata. Ads in both volumes dated January 1871. Freeman 938. Two volumes. viii 423 1 16 ads; viii 475 1 16 ads pp. Wood engravings in the text. Original green cloth spines lettered in gilt brown endpapers. Very Good with cloth rubbed along edges bumped corners light occasional foxing to text hinges cracked but holding. Small edge chip to rear endpaper of Vol. 1. Both paste downs sport the large armorial bookplates of Charles Drury Edward Fortnum English art collector and historian known as a benefactor of the University of Oxford. Ink ownership signatures of Margaret T. Aris to half-titles. A nice example of Darwin's seminal work on evolution extending his earlier hypotheses on the creation of species to include humanity. John Murray unknown books
1881140940727London: John Murray 1881. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition first printing. Bound in publisher's original green cloth with titles stamped in gilt on the spine. Darkening to spine cloth and slight tear at head. Foxing to textblock edge preliminary and terminal sheets. Previous owner name in pencil to front paste down. Darwin's final work published shortly before his death in April 1882. John Murray unknown books
1846140941473New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1846. First American Edition. Near Fine. First American edition first printing. Two volumes bound in publisher's original brown ribbed cloth stamped in gilt and decorated in blind. Near Fine. Light wear to cloth at extremities rubbing light soiling. Previous owner private ex-libris bookplate and rubber ownership stamp to front endsheets endsheets browned pages foxed. An important and early work by Charles Darwin foreshadowing his writings on evolution. Harper & Brothers, Publishers unknown books
18972786New York: D. Appleton and Company 1897. First Thus. Near Fine. The first authorized collected edition of Darwin's works in 15 volumes.Original red half morocco over marbled boards with gilt to spine. Top edges gilt. Light occasional spotting and some sunning to spines. Small tear to the foot of spine on Descent of Man. Uncommon in the original morocco this set of Darwin's most influential work is overall a pleasing and neat addition to any collection.<br/><br/>"Perhaps no one has influenced our knowledge of life on Earth as much as English naturalist Charles Darwin. His theory of evolution by natural selection now the unifying theory of life sciences explained where all of the astonishly diverse kinds of living things came from and how they became exquisitely adapted to their particular environments" Wyhe. The present set was the first one to be authorized by Darwin himself bringing together his most important scientific contributions into one beautiful and functional reference library. Near Fine. D. Appleton and Company unknown books
1868140941214London: John Murray 1868. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition first issue; one of 1500 copies. Two volumes bound in publisher's original green cloth decoratively ruled in blind with spine lettered in gilt. viii 411 pp. 32pp first issue ads dated April 1867; viii 486 pp. 2pp first issue ads dated February 1868; with five lines errata in volume 1 and 7 lines errata in volume II. .Near Fine with light soiling light edge wear light rubbing and light bubbling to cloth. Inner hinges repaired former owner name to title pages and bookseller ticket to rear pastedowns. Features the first appearance of the iconic Darwinian phrase "survival of the fittest. John Murray unknown books
19342724London: Chapman and Hall Ltd. 1934. First edition. Octavo original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper "Bernard Darwin Jan 1935." An excellent copy with some information regarding the book pasted to the inside gutter in the very rare dust jacket with a few closed tears. Rare in the original dust jacket and signed. It is said Bernard Darwin invented golf writing as we know it today. He was the first golf writer to transcribe facts and figures into a branch of literary journalism and he did so with style wit and an ability to turn a phrase. Born September 7 1876 in Downe Kent Darwin's grandfather was Charles Darwin the great naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution. Bernard never trained as a journalist. After graduating from Cambridge with a law degree he became a barrister in London for a few years. But Darwin was unhappy in his work and in 1908 he gave up his career in law. "Once Darwin dipped his toe into golf writing the reports he produced regularly for The Times of London over a forty-five year period and his ruminative essays for the weekly Country Life possessed a quality that no one else has ever approached" Herbert Warren Wind wrote "We are simply very lucky that a man of his high talent was so smitten by golf that he wrote endlessly about it" Golf World Hall of Fame. Chapman and Hall, Ltd. hardcover books
1882451781882. <p>Darwin Charles 1809-82. Funeral of Mr. Darwin. Westminster Abbey Wednesday April 26th 1882 at 12 o'clock precisely . . . G. G. Bradley Dean. Printed card black-bordered with the Dean's seal in black wax in the left margin and the letters "C. H." in red ink on either side of the seal. N.p. 1882. 92 x 122 mm. Fine.</p> <p> Darwin had died at Down House on 19 April 1882 expecting to be buried in the local churchyard. His fame and reputation were such however that Huxley Galton and others felt it would be appropriate to have him buried at Westminster Abbey one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a British citizen. As Desmond and Moore put it "getting a freethinker into the Abbey was not easy" Darwin p. 666. But Huxley stepped in supported in Parliament by Darwin's neighbor Sir John Lubbock and by a press campaign led by The Standard. The Reverend George Granville Bradley Dean of Westminster Abbey was happy to acquiesce.</p> <p> The Chapter House to which our card allows admission is where those who were to follow the coffin into the Abbey assembled: "On that grey day committees adjourned judges put on mourning dress and Parliament emptied as members trooped across the road. From embassies scientific societies and countless ordinary homes they came. Under leaden skies they converged on the Abbey anticipating the awe and spectacle of a state occasion. In the Chapter House where Parliament had once met the elders of science State and Church the nobility of birth and talent stood waiting to file though the cloisters behind the coffin. They were "the greatest gathering of intellect that was ever brought together in our country" said one' Desmond and Moore p. 672. Darwin was laid to rest beneath the monument to Newton at the north end of the choir screen. </p> . unknown books
1871286611London: Murray 1871. First. hardcover. very good. 2 volumes. Illustrations within the text. viii 423 1 16; viii 2 475 1 16 pages. Short 8vo publisher's original green cloth covers spotted & lightly worn at ends and tips; small ownership signatures at top of titles else rather clean pages. London: John Murray 1871. First printing of the first edition -- with "transmitted" as first word of page 297 in first volume and Errata on verso of title in 2nd volume; includes 16pp publishers advertisements at the back of each volume dated January 1871. Overall a very good copy of this important book.<br/><br/> "This is really two works. The first demolished the theory that the universe was created for Man while in the second Darwin presented a mass of evidence in support of his earlier hypothesis regarding sexual selection." GM 170. The Descent of Man was the first work to use the word 'evolution' preceding its use in The Origin of Species 6th edition by one year. Scarce as only 2500 copies of this first issue were published in February.<br/><br/> Murray unknown books
