Darwin. Narrative of the surveying voyages of his Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle. 1839. 4 volumes. Streeter copy.
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DARWIN, CHARLES, AND PHILIP PARKER KING, AND ROBERT FITZROY
Narrative of the surveying voyages of his Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe; [volume 3]: Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain FitzRoy, from 1832 to 1836. London: Henry Colburn, 1839
FIRST EDITION, second issue of volume 3 (see footnote), 4 volumes (comprising volumes 1-3 and appendix to volume 2), 8vo (235 x 143mm.), half-titles, 56 engraved maps and plates (8 maps folding, 6 loose in map sleeves), volume 1, 2 and appendix in original blue cloth, volume 3 in brown cloth, all blindstamped, spines lettered in gilt with publisher's and authors' names, pages v-vi not found in volume 3, some spotting, a few marginal tears, one folding map with repairs to verso, rebacked preserving original spines
DARWIN'S FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK. THE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE VOYAGES OF THE BEAGLE. THE STREETER COPY. The first volume contains Captain King's account of the expedition in the Adventure and Beagle between 1826 and 1830, which surveyed the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The second volume and its appendix describe the second voyage of the Beagle under Captain Fitzroy between 1831 and 1836, which visited Brazil, Argentina, Tierra de Fuego, Chile, Peru, the Galapagos Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and other islands and countries. The third volume is Darwin's Journal and Remarks, his own account of the Beagle's voyage, and his first published book - it is an outstanding account of natural history exploration which described the fieldwork which ultimately led to the Origin of Species. "The voyage of the 'Beagle' has been by far the most important event in my life, and has determined my whole career…. I have always felt that I owe to the voyage the first real training or education of my mind; I was led to attend closely to several branches of natural history, and thus my powers of observation were improved" (Life and Letters, 1:61). "Darwin sailed with no formal scientific training. He returned a hard-headed man of science, knowing the importance of evidence, almost convinced that species had not always been as they were since the creation but had undergone change... The experiences of his five years... and what they led to, built up into a process of epoch-making importance in the history of thought" (DSB 3:556).
"The third volume was written by Darwin, and had already appeared in an independent edition. It is entitled Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History.. London, 1839. Numerous separate editions were published of this third volume, in several languages" (Borba de Moraes).
LITERATURE:
Freeman 10; Borba de Moraes p.247; Sabin 37826
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The Frank S. Streeter Library, Christie's New York, Monday 16 April 2007, lot 140
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DARWIN, CHARLES, AND PHILIP PARKER KING, AND ROBERT FITZROY
Narrative of the surveying voyages of his Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe; [volume 3]: Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain FitzRoy, from 1832 to 1836. London: Henry Colburn, 1839
FIRST EDITION, second issue of volume 3 (see footnote), 4 volumes (comprising volumes 1-3 and appendix to volume 2), 8vo (235 x 143mm.), half-titles, 56 engraved maps and plates (8 maps folding, 6 loose in map sleeves), volume 1, 2 and appendix in original blue cloth, volume 3 in brown cloth, all blindstamped, spines lettered in gilt with publisher's and authors' names, pages v-vi not found in volume 3, some spotting, a few marginal tears, one folding map with repairs to verso, rebacked preserving original spines
DARWIN'S FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK. THE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE VOYAGES OF THE BEAGLE. THE STREETER COPY. The first volume contains Captain King's account of the expedition in the Adventure and Beagle between 1826 and 1830, which surveyed the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The second volume and its appendix describe the second voyage of the Beagle under Captain Fitzroy between 1831 and 1836, which visited Brazil, Argentina, Tierra de Fuego, Chile, Peru, the Galapagos Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and other islands and countries. The third volume is Darwin's Journal and Remarks, his own account of the Beagle's voyage, and his first published book - it is an outstanding account of natural history exploration which described the fieldwork which ultimately led to the Origin of Species. "The voyage of the 'Beagle' has been by far the most important event in my life, and has determined my whole career…. I have always felt that I owe to the voyage the first real training or education of my mind; I was led to attend closely to several branches of natural history, and thus my powers of observation were improved" (Life and Letters, 1:61). "Darwin sailed with no formal scientific training. He returned a hard-headed man of science, knowing the importance of evidence, almost convinced that species had not always been as they were since the creation but had undergone change... The experiences of his five years... and what they led to, built up into a process of epoch-making importance in the history of thought" (DSB 3:556).
"The third volume was written by Darwin, and had already appeared in an independent edition. It is entitled Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History.. London, 1839. Numerous separate editions were published of this third volume, in several languages" (Borba de Moraes).
LITERATURE:
Freeman 10; Borba de Moraes p.247; Sabin 37826
PROVENANCE:
The Frank S. Streeter Library, Christie's New York, Monday 16 April 2007, lot 140
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
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