The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.

  • London: John Murray, 1871
By Darwin, Charles.
London: John Murray, 1871. First edition, second issue of volume 1, seventh thousand of volume 2.. Good+. 2 volumes octavo (20 cm). Original green cloth. Spine cocked somewhat on volume 1. Both volumes well-read, but quite good. Owner's name in pencil on title page of volume 1.

References: Norman 599; Garrison-Morton 170;

Corrections to the text in volume 1 mark this printing as the first edition, second issue. Volume 2 is the first restriking. It is noted that the word "evolution" occurs on page 2 of volume 1 for the first time in any of Darwin's works.

Details

Title

The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.

Author

Darwin, Charles.

Condition

Good

Publisher

John Murray: London

Date

1871

Edition

First edition, second issue of volume 1, seventh thousand of vol


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