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20231564<p><em><strong>EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE! LIMITED EDITION HAND NUMBERED AND SOLD OUT! </strong></em>This is the very limited edition of the classic "On The Origin Of The Species" by evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. Very large and heavy book which will require additional shipping.</p><p>In the book that changed our view of life on earth Charles Darwin challenged the place of the human race at the centre of creation and started a scientific revolution. Evolution by natural selection had been discussed in academic works but Darwin's energetic prose was written to be read and understood by the general public and led to its author being described as 'the most dangerous man in England'.</p><p>Half-bound in goatskin leather blocked in gold foil with lettering and ornaments by Jamie Clarke and with hand-marbled paper sides by Jemma Lewis this edition is worthy of the best collections. A. C. Grayling's insightful introduction and Darwin expert William Bynum's inspired selection of 40 pages of plates illuminate the text that of the first edition from 1859. Charles Darwin's book for ever altered the history of mankind and in highlighting the synergy between life forms and environment was a pioneer work of ecology – ever more important in our world today.<br />Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies</p><p>Half-bound in goatskin leather blocked in gold foil with lettering and ornaments by Jamie Clarke</p><p>Marbled paper sides by Jemma Lewis</p><p>Set in Garamond with Victoria Titling as display</p><p>448 pages of text printed on Munken Pure paper</p><p>Frontispiece and 40 pages of plates printed on Symbol Tatami paper </p><p>Gilded page tops and fore-edges</p><p>Ribbon marker</p><p>Cloth-covered slipcase blocked in gold foil with lettering and ornaments by Jamie Clarke</p><p>11Â½Ë x 8Ë</p> Folio Society hardcover
1871310<p>Descent of Man by Charles Darwin. Published by D. Appleton and Company New York 1871. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION containing his first published use of the term 'evolution' on page 2 of volume I. Complete in two volumes. Renowned zoological illustrator T. W. Wood contributed many of the illustrations to the books. The scarce first printing with 1871 on the title page errata from volume I to verso of contents leaf in vol. II 2-page ads to rear of vol. I 12-page ads to rear of vol. II and the 4-page prospectus for "The Origin of Species" from The Works of Charles Darwin tipped in at the front of volume I. CONDITION ~ 8vo. "8" x 5.5" x 1.5" Very good condition. Bound in the publisher's original reddish-brown cloth hardcover binding with black stamped double rule and decoration to the boards and gilt stamped titles to the spine with yellow coated endpapers. Volume I - 409 pages plus 2 pages of ads. Volume 2 - 436 pages including the index plus 12 pages of ads. Minimal discoloration to cloth boards corners bumped and rubbed some softening and fraying to cloth spine tips a couple of small chips to the spines and some wrinkling to the cloth on the upper front of volume II. Both volumes with clean and unmarked interiors. A 1 1/2" closed tear now repaired on the front flyleaf and on the errata page of volume 2. Overall a very good set of the first U.S. edition published the same year as the John Murray U.K. edition.</p> D. Appleton & Company
1828Stephens10of12<p>Ten of 12 volumes: Haustellata volumes 1-4 Mandibulata 1-6 lacking volume 7 and supplement. First editions by Baldwin and Cradock London. 1828-1835. Overall good condition. Complete with all plates and pages. Bindings are mixed. Seven volumes light tan full leather goat with Yapp style bindings. Marbled endpapers and edges. Then two half leather marbled board bindings and one museum library rebind ~75 years old. The interiors are excellent except for vol. 6 Mandibulata which has water toning upper outer corner affecting last quarter of volume and final two plates. Haustellata volume 4 has museum library stamp on title page and plates are in a back pocket; has interesting old scientific marginalia. The value here is in the matching 7 volumes Haustellata 1-3; Mandibulata 1-4. First appearance of Darwin's work in print. See Freeman pages 19-20. A note on the Yapp bindings: These are clearly 19th century bindings. I find no clues to identify the binder. The leather is limp. When I got this set all edges were curled but over time I have been able to flatten all the bottom edges and some of the front edges; so I believe all edges could be flattened to their original intention with some determination. Feel free to inquire in fact you probably should. Please see scans of the volumes you will receive. Shipping will be calculated at time of purchase. Buyer will pay actual shipping cost only.</p> Baldwin and Cradock hardcover
1871mon0001581022John Murray 1871. Hardcover. Good. . First Edition.Has been rebound. Leather spine and corners and boards in good condition. Hinges and binding firm.Edges tanned. Text clearwith some light foxing. John Murray hardcover
1899212421London: John Murray 1899. Sixth Edition; Fifty-Six Thousand. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. John Murray hardcover
187852862London: John Murray 1878. Sixth edition twentieth thousand. 8vo. xxi i 458 pp. Publisher's green cloth gilt to the spine A folding plate. Neatly recased free endpapers slightly worn to the edges light spotting at the front and rear else very good. Freeman 403. The second issue of the definitive text. London: John Murray unknown
198038839Wellington NZ: Nova Pacifica 1980. Darwin Charles 1809-82 ed. The zoology of the voyage of H. M. S. Beagle during the years 1832-1836. Facsimile reprint. 3 vols. 4to. Variously paginated. 111 plates incl. color. Wellington New Zealand: Nova Pacifica 1980. 319 x 250 mm. Original quarter morocco cloth boards. Fine. No. 147 of 750 copies. Excellent facsimile reproduction of one of the rarest Darwin titles "a superb example of nineteenth-century scientific book publishing" "Publisher's Note". Originally published in parts and in book form between 1838 and 1843 The Zoology of the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle had never been reprinted prior to this facsimile edition. Nova Pacifica unknown books
1896H186D. Appleton 1896. Half-leather. Good. Thirteen titles in fifteen volumes. New York: D. Appleton and Company 1896. Authorized Edition. TEG. Shelf wear to bindings. Starting at inner hinges of Volumes I of ‘Origin of Species’ and ‘Life and Letters.’ Small name stamp of previous owner on title pages. Good condition still quite a nice and scarce complete set. The structure and distribution of coral reefs.; The descent of man and selection in relation to sex.; The origin of species by means of natural selection etc. In two volumes.; The variation of animals and plants under domestication. In two volumes.; Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle etc.; The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species.; The expression of the emotions in man and animals.; Geology of The Voyage of The Beagle: Volcanic islands and South America.; The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms etc.; The power of movement in plants.; Insectivorous plants.; The life and letters of Charles Darwin including an autobiographical chapter. In two volumes. Bound in half-leather over marbled boards. D. Appleton hardcover
47355by means of natural selection or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. London : John Murray 1891. Sixth edition with additions and corrections forty-first thousand. Octavo original publisher's gilt-lettered green cloth edges slightly rubbed original patterned endpapers offsetting and a small bookplate with name scratched out to pastedown pp xxi blank 432 1 - publisher's catalogue folding lithographed plate. A fine crisp copy uncommonly so. A fine copy of the sixth edition of one of the most important texts in the history of science. The first edition a great rarity is described in Freeman as "". the most important biological work ever written.""; Dibner "". the most important single work in science.""; Printing & the Mind of Man "". 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."" Â hardcover
47590by means of natural selection or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. London : John Murray 1888. Sixth edition with additions and corrections thirty-fifth thousand. Octavo original publisher's gilt-lettered green cloth edges rubbed corners bumped a couple of small dabs of black paint to lower board a little bruised original endpapers hinges cracked half-title pp. xxi blank 458 32 publisher's catalogue dated September 1888 folding lithographed plate small crease to fore edge. A good copy. A good copy of the sixth edition of one of the most important texts in the history of science. The first edition of 1859 a great rarity is described in Freeman as "". the most important biological work ever written.""; Dibner "". the most important single work in science.""; Printing & the Mind of Man "". 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."" The sixth edition extensively rewritten by Darwin and published in 1872 removed the word 'On' from the title 'On the origin of species' and includes rebuttal of Roman Catholic biologist St. George Mivart's theological arguments in his 1871 text On the Genesis of Species. The sixth edition is significant for including the use of the word 'evolution' for the first time in furtherance of Darwin's argument for natural selection. It is the last edition published in Darwin's lifetime and includes extensive revisions and rewriting by the author. The sixth edition went through numerous printings and includes all Darwin's revisions since On the origin of species was first released in 1859. It is considered the definitive text for what many consider to be the most significant scientific book ever published. Freeman 424 hardcover
189951349John Murray 1899. 8vo. Sixth Edition Fifty-Sixth Thousand with folding diagram front endpapers and half-title very lightly spotted; original green arches-style cloth boards framed in blind gilt back uncut a near fine copy. With publisher's advertisement leaf at end. The sixth edition first issued in 1872 is the last published in Darwin's lifetime and contains his final major corrections and revisions. It is the first edition with the title The Origin of Species and includes among many other revisions a new chapter inserted to confute the views of the Catholic biologist St. George Mivart. There is a glossary and the word 'evolution' is used in the text for the first time. VERY SCARCE INDEED IN THIS CONDITION. Freeman 144. John Murray, hardcover
1869023435New York: D. Appleton and Company. A later printing of the original U. S. Edition which was published in 1860. xi 440 pp including supplement plus two pages of publisher's books. A few inner pages pulling but not loose. Foldiing chart. Clean unmarked copy. Green pebbled gilt lettered cloth. Thumbed top of spine. Gilt top edge of pages light soiling. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1869. D. Appleton and Company hardcover
188853223Torino, Unione Tipografico-Editrice, 1888. 8vo. In comtenporary half vellum with embossed title to spine. First quire partly detached. Occassional light brownspotting throughout. (2), 210, (4) pp. + 3 floded plates and 1 frontiespiece. This
188950929Fagerstrand pr. Høvig, Bibliothek for de tusen hjem, (1889). 8vo. 3 vols in later printed full cloth. Bindings with light soiling and miscolouring to spines. All three volumes with ex-libris (Olga Siegfried Wagner). A fine set. (Frontispiece), 445, (1) pp. (Frontispiece), 456 pp." (Frontispiece), 488 pp.
188953189Fagerstrand pr. Høvig, Bibliothek for de tusen hjem, (1889). 8vo. 3 vols in contemporary black half calf. Previous owner's name (Danish zoologist S. L. Tuxen) to top of Front free end-papers. A fine and clean set. (three Frontispieces), 445, (1) pp. 456 pp." 488 pp.
188853223Torino Unione Tipografico-Editrice 1888. 8vo. In comtenporary half vellum with embossed title to spine. First quire partly detached. Occassional light brownspotting throughout. 2 210 4 pp. 3 floded plates and 1 frontiespiece. This <br/><br/><em>First Italian translation of "The structure and distribution of coral reefs" being the first part of the three-part work "Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle" Freeman 271. Only the present first part was transted into Italian.Compared to France and Spain Darwinism was quickly adopted by Italian biologist and zoologist and meet only little catholic opposition. "The impact of Darwinism on Italian naturalists was powerful; the logic and rigorous treatment of the problem of the origin of species as Darwin had presented it forced zoologists and anthropologists to reconsider those passages of Lamarckisms that they had agreed to with excessive enthusiasm". Capanna Darwinism and the Italian academies. The reception of Darwin's worsk in France and Spain were characterized by a strong chatolic opposition which also had a strong suppressing effect on the spread of his ideas to academic institutions.Despite of Italy being a catholic stronghold the reception of Darwinism was very favourable and meet very limited criticism from the church:"In contrast to the power Catholicism was able to exert against Darwinism in Spain it was practically impotent in Italy. Neither could the Italian Catholic intellectual establishment draw upon a repertory of anti-Darwinism arguments from the Italian scientific establishment as was done in France. As in France under the Third Republic and as was the case sporadically in Spain the advent of Darwinism in Italy provided a source of ideology for the anticlerical movement. Although Darwinism enjoyed a number of close connections with the English source the peculiarities of the Italian situation set Darwinism in Italy apart from other situations. Italy was in the forefront in recognizing Darwin electing him to various academies and societies and awarding him the famous Bressa Prize in 1875."The three parts of Darwin's geological results of the Beagle voyage were separately published over a period of five years but they were intended and described on the title pages as parts of one work. They were all published by Smith Elder with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury some of the £1000 given for the publication of the results of the voyage going towards the cost of at least the first part. Darwin notes in May 1842 that the cost of Coral reefs was £130-140 and that 'the government money has gone much quicker than I thought'. By that date there were only two parts of the Zoology of the Beagle still to come out. Smith Elder also published the important later editions." FreemanFreeman 318. </em> hardcover
188950929Fagerstrand pr. Høvig Bibliothek for de tusen hjem 1889. 8vo. 3 vols in later printed full cloth. Bindings with light soiling and miscolouring to spines. All three volumes with ex-libris Olga Siegfried Wagner. A fine set. Frontispiece 445 1 pp.; Frontispiece 456 pp.; Frontispiece 488 pp. <br/><br/><em>The rare first Norwegian translation of Darwin's "The life and letters of Charles Darwin including an autobiographical chapter" - being the first translation of any of Darwin's works into Norwegian "Origin" was translated into Norwegian in 1890.A complete Danish translation of the work has never been published and the first Swedish translation did not appear until 1959. Due to the similarities between Danish Swedish and Norwegian this edition in effect introduced Darwin's letters and autobiography to Scandinavia.Martin Simon Søraas is listed as translator on all three title-pages whereas Freeman lists Peder Jacobsen Ulleland as having translated vol. 1. and Martin Simon Søraas as having translated vol. 2 and 3. Ulleland is listed in Freeman as having translated vol. 1 because he initiated a translation but only finished volume 1. Sørensen the publisher quickly discovered that Ulleland did not have the required skills as a translator and Sørensen fired him. Eventually Søraas was hired and he translated all three volumes. Freeman 1528 </em> hardcover
188953189Fagerstrand pr. Høvig Bibliothek for de tusen hjem 1889. 8vo. 3 vols in contemporary black half calf. Previous owner's name Danish zoologist S. L. Tuxen to top of Front free end-papers. A fine and clean set. three Frontispieces 445 1 pp.; 456 pp.; 488 pp. <br/><br/><em>The rare first Norwegian translation of Darwin's "The life and letters of Charles Darwin including an autobiographical chapter" - being the first translation of any of Darwin's works into Norwegian "Origin" was translated into Norwegian in 1890.A complete Danish translation of the work has never been published and the first Swedish translation did not appear until 1959. Due to the similarities between Danish Swedish and Norwegian this edition in effect introduced Darwin's letters and autobiography to Scandinavia.Martin Simon Søraas is listed as translator on all three title-pages whereas Freeman lists Peder Jacobsen Ulleland as having translated vol. 1. and Martin Simon Søraas as having translated vol. 2 and 3. Ulleland is listed in Freeman as having translated vol. 1 because he initiated a translation but only finished volume 1. Sørensen the publisher quickly discovered that Ulleland did not have the required skills as a translator and Sørensen fired him. Eventually Søraas was hired and translated all three volumes. From the library of the renowned Danish zoologist and entomologist S. L. Tuxen 1908-1983.Freeman 1528 </em> unknown
187228651<p>Good condition. This is the 1872 first French edition of <em>La Descendance de l'Homme</em> published in Paris by Reinwald translated by Jean-Jacques Moulinié and reviewed by Charles Martins. Issued in the same year as the English edition it was the first foreign-language printing of Darwin's work applying natural selection to human origins and sexual selection. Presented in two octavo volumes the set includes numerous in-text wood engravings and retains the structure of the original English publication.</p><p>Bound in green publisher's cloth with blind-ruled boards and gilt spine titles. Mild wear to spine ends and board corners; cloth stained and bubbled in areas. Bindings are secure. Original grey endpapers present. Pages remain untrimmed with occasional foxing. Volume I contains the complete 24-page Reinwald catalogue at rear. The illustrations throughout are clearly printed and complete.</p><p>This edition was issued during Darwin's lifetime and includes one of the earliest appearances of the term "evolution" in his published works. Darwin described human ancestors as members of the primate group avoiding assertions of direct descent from apes. Referenced in Freeman 937 PMM 169 and Garrison & Morton 170. A complete unrestored example of this significant early continental edition. Item Number: #28651. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. </p> C. Reinwald & Cie hardcover
19273593London: The Nonesuch Press 1927. First edition. Near Fine. First edition first impression inscribed upon publication on the front blank by the authors "With love from / Eily and Bernard. / Xmas 1925". Small oblong quarto. 92 pages. Vignette title-page and twenty-two full page color lithographed plates by Elinor Darwin. Publisher's original tan pictorial paper boards with red medallion. In the scarce original light green dust jacket with circular aperture for the medallion. Publisher's original pictorial paper boards. Small oblong quarto. Twenty full page color lithographed plates by Elinor Darwin. A near fine copy accompanied by its sequel.<br/><br/>"Children's books are normally weary stale flat and profitable it would appear in proportion to their flatness and staleness. Mr. Tootleoo. is on the contrary very much 'in the round' and as fresh and brisk as a child or a grownup reader to a child could desire. Its tale is excellent its verse simple and witty and its pictures - two dozen full-pages printed in four colours - are delicious" Nonesuch prospectus 1925. The present signed copy is accompanied by the sequel to the successful Tale of Mr. Tootleoo. It like its predecessor was celebrated for being an engaging work. "<br/><br/><br/>Dreyfus 27 & 45. Near Fine. The Nonesuch Press unknown books
18732505026D. Appleton and Co 1873. first 2nd issue. hardcover. very good. First edition 2nd issue no errata list on back of title page in vol. 2. Books very good plus minor rubbing minor foxing. D. Appleton and Co unknown
190933754Cambridge: Printed at the University Press 1909. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. First and Only Edition commemorated the celebration held at Cambridge from June 22 to June 24 1909 marked the centenary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 50th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species." This event was a significant gathering of scientists and scholars from around the world to honour Darwin's contributions to science.The Darwin Celebration of 1909 was a landmark event commemorating the profound impact of Charles Darwin's work on the scientific community and the broader understanding of the natural world. The proceedings reflected both the historical significance and the ongoing influence of Darwin's ideas in various scientific disciplines.<br /> <br /> This particular edition was owned by E.M.Forster as well as Laura Mary Forster. Charles Darwin stayed at her house in Surrey in 1879 and Laura was a lifelong friend of Darwin's eldest daughter Henrietta. <br /> <br /> Size: 8.1/2" x 10 1/2" in the original quarter beige buckram dark brown paper sides. The cover has Gold and Red stamping as well as blind embossing around the University of Cambridge emblem. The spine has browning and on the back cover a small layer of the paper has been rubbed off. All binding tight and no markings.<br /> <br /> This is a unique and very good copy of a scarce limited edition publication. Printed at the University Press unknown
19850007135Cambridge various dates - 1985-2014. Mostly first printings. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Vols. l through 21 in 22 vols. - volume 16 in two parts. Cambridge hardcover
1902mon0000215149John Murray London 1902-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. in x in x in. Well read copy with a well worn cover including some pen marks and worn edges of pages but still very useable. John Murray, London hardcover
66871Facimile edition London 1994. 4to. Part I. Fossil Mammalia. Part II. Mammalia. Part III. Birds. Part IV. Fish. Part V. Reptiles. Eks. No. 198. / Publisher`s half calf. In wooden box. 166 plates 82 in colour. Wooden box defect. . <br/><br/><em> </em> unknown
