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1890 "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, Finely Bound Two-Volume Set
March 19th 2020 @ 7:32pm EST
Winning Bid
$625
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life (Charles Darwin) |
| Genre | Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Antiques and Collectibles |
| Type of Illustration | Fold-out graph to Volume I |
| Printer | William Clowes and Sons |
| Binding | Three quarter leather with cloth covered boards |
| Publisher or Printer | John Murray |
| Publication Year | 1890 |
| Period | Late 19th Century |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Edition Statement | Sixth Edition with Additions and Corrections |
| Language | English |
| Complete Set | Yes |
| Volumes | Volumes I – II |
| Number of Books | 2 |
| Additional Information | This finely bound two-volume set of The Origin of Species features a large gilt emblem to the front cover, marbled endpapers, five raised spine bands and red and black leather title panels to the spine. |
Condition
- wear to cover with rubbed edges, bumped corners and markings to the leather; partially split gutter to one cover; faded writing to the front flyleaf; tight binding; tanning to text blocks.
Dimensions
1.25" W x 7.25" H x 5.25" D
- measures Volume I.
Item #
ITMG530470
