The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
By Darwin, Charles
2 Volumes. First edition, both volumes first issue with "transmitted" the first word on page 297 in Volume I, and with the errata on the verso of the title page of Volume II. Bound without ads in contemporary calf, decorated in gilt, with all edges marbled; the postscript page is present, though bound at the end of Volume II. Light rubbing to joints and edges. Small scuff to front cover of Volume I, and thin scuff to the front cover of Volume II. Small bookplate to front pastedowns in both volumes, endpaper foxed. A lovely set, in which the word "evolution" appears for the first time in Darwin's work.
Published by: John Murray, London, 1871
Vendor: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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By Darwin, Charles
2 Volumes. First edition, both volumes first issue with "transmitted" the first word on page 297 in Volume I, and with the errata on the verso of the title page of Volume II. Bound without ads in contemporary calf, decorated in gilt, with all edges marbled; the postscript page is present, though bound at the end of Volume II. Light rubbing to joints and edges. Small scuff to front cover of Volume I, and thin scuff to the front cover of Volume II. Small bookplate to front pastedowns in both volumes, endpaper foxed. A lovely set, in which the word "evolution" appears for the first time in Darwin's work.
Published by: John Murray, London, 1871
Vendor: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
