The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication (Two Volume Set)

Two Volume Set; First Edition/Second Issue; A Very Good set. A remarkably well preserved set of this expanded work on the Origin of Species, the only follow up work published in Darwin's lifetime; an important addition to the Theory of Evolution canon. The first issue sold out in a week, prompting the 2nd issue printing which corrected a number of mistakes from the first issue. This set is in very good or better condition with 3/4 calf and marbled boards, gilt spines with raised bands, and marbled endpapers; rubbing and chipping to the spine ends and edges, endpapers rubbed, and a previous owner's stamp to the front free paper. Overall, a highly collectible set of an important work. Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.