1871 · New York
by Darwin, Charles
New York: D. Appleton and Co, 1871. Octavo. . 5th edition with additions and corrections. Half-title, 447pp., (8)pp. publisher's ads. Darwin's work introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. Bound in publisher's brown pebble grained embossed cloth, spine lettering faded, yellow endpapers, marginal faint damp stain to lower corners not affecting text, wear to spine ends. Previous owner's name E. K. Boyle, dated 1871, who was a prominent lawyer of Belfast, Maine. A very good copy.
(Inventory #: 023041)