Theory of evolution.- White (Charles) An Account of the Regular Gradation in Man, first edition, C. Dilly, 1799.

Theory of evolution.- White (Charles) An Account of the Regular Gradation in Man, first edition, 4 engraved plates (3 folding), light spotting and offsetting, occasional very light browning, bookplate of Burghwallis Hall to pastedown, contemporary half calf, light rubbing to extremities, [Norman 2234], 4to, C. Dilly, 1799.

⁂ An interesting prequel to the theory of evolution, stimulated by the work of White's fellow surgeon John Hunter. The advertisement at the front includes "The author...has no desire to elevate the brute creation to the rank of humanity, nor to reduce the human species to a level with brutes". One of the folding plates depicts a variety of skulls. Darwin was apparently unfamiliar with the work.