A COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN TITLES (SIXTEEN VOLUMES)

London: John Murray; Smith, Elder Sixteen volumes uniformly bound. SIGNED BINDINGS BY ZAEHNSDORF BINDERY. The Zaehnsdorf Bindery was one of the leading binders in England, founded in 1842, sold in 1947. This set was bound in the early 1900's. All volumes have been rebacked by master binders at Green Dragon Bindery in Shrewsbury, MA. Some gutters re-inforced with contemporary papers. Spines are designed in gilt and red, titled in gilt. Blue marbled paper-covered boards. Marbled endpapers. Book-plate of IRVING FISHER on pastedown of each volume. Fisher (1867-1947) was an American mathematical economist, inventor, and eugenicist. Top edges gilt. Crisp and clean throughout. All volumes have been collated complete. One book, "A Naturalist's Journal..." has a larger format, demi octavo. The books and printing details are listed below. Please see photos. (1) "The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection", sixth edition (34th thousand), John Murray, 1890, two volumes; (2) "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex", second edition (22nd thousand), John Murray, 1888, two volumes; (3) "The Various Contrivances By Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects", second edition (fifth thousand), John Murray, 1890; (4) "The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom", third edition, John Murray, 1891; (5) "The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms", eleventh thousand, John Murray, 1888; (6) "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals", second edition, edited by Francis Darwin, John Murray, 1890; (7) "The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication", second edition (seventh thousand), two volumes, John Murray, 1890; (8) "Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle", third edition, Smith and Elder, 1891; (9) "Insectivorous Plants", second edition, John Murray, 1888; (10) "The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs", third edition, Smith and Elder, 1889; (11) "The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants", fifth thousand, John Murray, 1891; (12) "The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species", third thousand, John Murray, 1888; (13) "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage Round the World of H.M.S. Beagle Under the Command of Captain Fitz Roy", new edition, 1890. An unusual and likely "one-of-a- kind" collection of Darwin works including the classics, "Origin of Species" and "Descent of Man". Charles Darwin(1809-1882) was a noted English naturalist, geologist, biologist widely-respected for his contributions to evolutionary biology. He in interred in Westminster Abbet, not far from Sir Isaac Newton. Please see photo. The association with the eugenicist Irving Fisher book-plates adds interest to the set. Postage will be higher due to the size of the collection. . Multiple Editions. 1/2 Cobalt Blue Morocco. Minor Edge and Corner Wear/No Dust Jackets. Crown Octavo.