Evolution of Life.
first edition
1873 · Philadelphia
by Chapman, Henry C.
Philadelphia: J.B.Lippinoctt & Co,, 1873. Book. 8vo, original cloth. Pp. 193. Folding frontis. and 32 plates. Top of spine chipped, spine faded, a very good copy. First edition, inscribed by the author to historian Alexander Johnston, with his engraved bookplate. A relatively early attempt to explain evolution to the American public, by the noted Philadelphia physician and biologist. (See DAB).. (Inventory #: 598)