The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.
- London: John Murray, 1871
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.
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