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Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1898
Seller: 4 THE WORLD RESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, Springfield, MO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Three-Quarter Leather. Condition: Fair. Cover is worn, pages are a little worn, no markings Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.
Published by Basic Books, Inc, U.S.A., 1959
Seller: ShiroBooks, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase - Good. 1st Edition. 1960 2nd Printing of the 1959 Basic Books 1st Edition Thus, edited, with preface, by Author's son Francis Darwin, and foreword by George Gaylord Simpson. In 2 volumes, sold only as a set. Both Volumes are straight, square, securely bound and free of blemishes and markings; Covers are clean, with mildly bumped corners, headbands and tails, sun-fading to the spines and still-legible lettering. Slipcase shows some soiling, bumping at the corners, rubbing along the opening mild chipping to the paper and approx 1-1/2" splitting at top edge of the opening - but still offering sturdy protection to the Volumes. No Dust Jackets, as issued. (Please see Seller images). Pre-ISBN. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. Over-sized and approximately 4.25 lbs shipping weight; may incur additional shipping cost; also, ADDITIONAL CHARGE WILL APPLY IF SHIPPED OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL US; in either case, CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING, or for more information, details or photos.
Published by D. Appleton and Company, NY, 1887
Seller: Tiber Books, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. . . . . 8vo, hardcover. No dj, brown cloth. Good condition. Volume II only. First American edition. Spine and board edges slightly frayed. Missing front endpaper. Contents clean, no marking or writing. Binding sturdy and tight. 562 pp Evolution, History, Life, Natural, Sciences,
Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1887
Seller: Austin's Antiquarian Books, Wilmington, VT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very good. First American Edition. Small octavo (5" x 7.75"), terracotta cloth, gilt, with black border design on the cover which is in blind on the back cover. 562 ,(2)pp. with index and appendices. 2p. advertisment for Appleton's publications follows the index. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait from a photograph, and a facsimile of a notebook page from 1837 with the text printed on the facing page. Errata slip laid down on p.v. A lovely, solid copy. There is a faint white waxy streak on the cover and a little bump on the spine. This is Volume II only.
Published by John Murray, London, 1902
Seller: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
Hard covers. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st edition. Damp marks along r.h. edge of front board, owner's bookplate on ffep. A good copy, with no inscriptions. Weight: 1 Language: English.
Published by John Murray, London, 1888
Seller: Tinakori Books, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Green Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. iv, 418 pages. Ex-library, clean.
Published by Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 1108003451ISBN 13: 9781108003452
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Book First Edition
Condition: New. . 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .
Published by John Murray, London, 1902
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Wood Engravings (illustrator). First Edition. Original green gilt embossed cloth with date on title page. Period designer bookplate of British biologist P. Bentzon on endpaper and no other markings. mild edge rubbing to boards; slight wear to tips of covers; otherwise a solid, very good, clean copy in bright spine gilt.
Published by New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1904
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vol. II (only): 562 pages. Subjects; Darwin, Charles (1809-1882). Scientists Great Britain Biography. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Published by New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1904
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vol. II (only): 562 pages. Subjects; Darwin, Charles (1809-1882). Scientists Great Britain Biography. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Published by D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 1887
Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This is a VG two volume set of the first American edition in maroon cloth bindings, gold spine lettering, black designs on the covers, yellow endpapers, previous owner's name. a nice tight set with no foxing, but there are some under lines in volume one. Photos on request. MEDIA SHIPPING ONLY, extra for airmail or international shipping.
Published by New York: D. Appleton and Company,, 1893
Seller: J & J House Booksellers, ABAA, Kennett Square, PA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. First U S edition in one volume, abridged, from the London 1887 three volumes first edition, crown 8vo (7 3/4" x 5"), pp. vi, (4), 365, (1) blank, (8), adv, appendices, index, frontispiece photo portrait, facsimile, wood engraved illustration. Original gilt lettered black & blind decorated terra-cotta cloth. Near fine copy with minor soil to back. Sheets clean, unmarked, complete. H9764 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.
Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1893
Seller: Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA, East Woodstock, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. 1st Edition. First American Edition. Scarce Title with only one copy on WorldCat. Octavo. Original maroon cloth stamped in black and lettered in gilt, pale yellow edge papers, with portrait. Very good, minor shelf wear, spine slightly darkened, top edge of a few pages dampstained, pencil marginalia at many pages, previous owner's signature at bottom of title page.
Published by John Murray, London, 1887
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A first edition of Francis Darwin's biographical collection relating to the life of his father, Charles Darwin. Lacking the first volume. Lacking volume I.Best known for his theory of evolution, Charles Darwin was one of the most important naturalists of all time, widely responsible for commonly held ideas regarding evolution as written in his 1859 work 'On the Origin of Species'.Edited by Darwin's son Francis, a British botanist known for his works in phototropism. As well as the letters of Charles Darwin, Francis also edited his autobiography and Thomas Huxley's 'On the Reception of the Origin of Species'.With the library bookplate of the Hunterian Museum, of the Royal College of Surgeons.Volume II is illustrated with a facsimile letter and a frontispiece portrait of the subject; volume III is illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the subject.The first edition of this work, lacking the first volume. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; a little bumped to the head and tail of the spine and the extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound, with a slight strain to the front hinges of each volume. Pages are occasionally slightly spotted. Very Good. book.
Published by John Murrwy, London, 1887
Seller: Leakey's Bookshop Ltd., Inverness, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. 3vols. 8vo. Pp ix, 395; 393; iv, 418. 3 frontispieces and 4 further illustrations - all as called for. Binder's cloth, worn and shabby. Inner hinges split. Soiling internally - occasionally severe. Pages31/32 re-attached with wear and tears to edges. A working copy. Postage will be at cost.
Published by D. Appleton and Company, 1929
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First separate edition. Ownership inscription to front free endpage, else unmarked. Some light external wear. An unusual Darwin item, being the first separately published edition of his autobiography.
Published by Bibliobazaar, 2007
Seller: Collectors' Bookstore, Deurne, Belgium
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition thus, very fine condition. Limited Special Collection. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin Volume 1 Large Print Edition by Charles Darwin. Published by Bibliobazaar in 2007. Paperback. What makes this title so special is its limited availability. - Publishers Weekly. Collectible item in very fine condition.
Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1887
Seller: Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore, Westport, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First US Edition. Boards with light rubbing to extremities and with light fraying to spine ends. Former owner's name on first blank page. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; viii, 558, [1], iv, 562, [1] pages.
Published by John Murray, London, 1887
Seller: PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, United Kingdom
First Edition
Condition: Good. ix, [1], 395 [mis-numbered 539], [2]; [iv], 393 [2]; iv, 418, [2], 3 portrait frontispieces, 1 plate, 3 text illus. . HB. 3 vols, 8vo, orig. cloth, spines faded, lettering dull, some staining. Good set from an institutional library, with small labels removed from spines; ink stamps of the Royal Army Medical College library to endpapers, title pages and verso of frontispieces, marked in ms 'The Fayrer Gift'; also with ink stamp of the Zoological Society of London, marked withdrawn. Lengthy inscription to Sir Joseph Fayrer F.R.S. to endpaper of Vol. I, 'from his very old friends at Oakfield Lodge . Denmark Hill, 23rd January, 1888'. Sir Joseph Fayrer (1824-1907) was a British physician who served as Surgeon General in India. He is noted for his writings on medicine, work on public health, including the official investigation on cholera, and his studies on snakes and the treatment of snakebite, in India, including his classic, Thanatophidia of India. Being a Description of the Venomous Snakes of the Indian Peninsula, with an Account of the Influence of Their Poison on Life, 1874. Fifth thousand revised, with errata corrected (second issue of the first edition, published in the same year as the first). Complete in 3 volumes. Freeman 1453.
Published by John Murray. 1887, 1887
Seller: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Front., illus. Orig. light green cloth; heads & tails sl. worn, vol. III sl. marked. This third edition was published in the same year as the first edition.
Published by John Murray 1887; 1888; 1888, London, 1887
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: ex library-good. 3 vols.: ix, 395; 393; iv, 418 p. 23 cm. Frontispiece portrait in each volume. Family tree chart. 2 b&w drawings in vol. I. Facsimile page in vol. II. Green cloth. Corners bumped, cloth on vols. II & III rubbed and wrinkled. Vol. I spine a bit cocked. Vol. III has tear in bottom of rear hinge. Vol. I has small label on front endpaper, ink stamp on next leaf and title. Older subscription library bookplates on front pastedowns. Some spotting to text block edges. Vol. I plate opposite p. 320 is loosening at bottom. Contains a selection of 87 letters from the correspondence of Charles Darwin, an autobiographical chapter written by Charles Darwin for his family, and an essay by Thomas Huxley "On the reception of the 'Origin of Species'". Correspondents include Charles' wife Emma, his brother Erasmus, cousin William Darwin Fox, Asa Gray, Charles Kingsley, Thomas Huxley, Charles Lyell, John Murray II, Herbert Spencer, Alfred Russel Wallace and others. First Edition. Vols. II & III state Seventh Thousand Revised.
Published by London: John Murray, 1887., 1887
Seller: Scientia Books, ABAA ILAB, Arlington, MA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Original cloth. Bubbling in cloth of Vol. I. Corners of covers of Vol. II worn. Corners of covers of Vol. III bumped. This copy does NOT have any library markings. First Edition. Freeman 1452.
Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A smartly bound copy of the first edition of Francis Darwin's edited collection of the letters of Charles Darwin, written to various prominent correspondence, including Thomas Henry Huxley. The first edition of this work.Complete in three volumes.A collection of eighty-seven letters of the notable scientist Charles Darwin, edited by his son, Francis. Also included is an autobiographical chapter written by Darwin for his family, and an essay, 'On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'', by Thomas Huxley. The autobiographical chapter was edited to remove the references of Darwin's views on religion.Some of the correspondents in this work includes his wife Emma, his brother Erasmus Alvey Darwin, and his cousins William Darwin Fox, and Sir Henry Holland. Some of the other correspondents are H. W. Bates, Asa Gray, Charles Lyell, John Lubbock, Thomas Henry Huxley, Adam Sedgwick, and more.Volume I with a frontispiece, one plate, and two in-text engravings.Volume II with a frontispiece, and one plate.Volume III with a frontispiece.Collated, complete. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Spines are faded. Light rubbing to the leather, a little heavier to Volume I, with a small amount of lifting to the front joint. A small amount of loss of leather to the rear joint of Volume III. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good. book.
Published by London: John Murray, 1887
Seller: Reginald C. Williams Rare Books, Glendale, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The FIRST EDITION, first printing of this comprehensive biography of Charles Darwin, edited by his son, Francis Darwin, and illustrated throughout. A comprehensive biography of noted nineteenth-century English naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin. Complete in three volumes. The first edition of this work. Volume I includes an autobiographical chapter as well as chapters on childhood and the Darwin family, as well as an extensive collection of letters. Volume II covers the beginnings of Darwin's 'Origin of Species' and the spread of evolution. Volume III covers approximately the last twenty years of Darwin's life and corresponding works, as well as a collection of botanical letters. Also including four lengthy appendices with a frontispiece to each volume and a photolithograph facsimile of Darwin's handwriting, another engraved plate, and two in-text engravings. Collated and complete. Edited by Darwin's son, Francis Darwin. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, mild shelf wear to the boards and fading to the spine and extremities. A small amount of cockling to the cloth on Volumes I and II. Internally, the hinges are in good shape and haven benefited from some professional strengthening. Pages are lightly age-toned to the extremities but are otherwise generally bright and clean. Now housed in a custom green slipcase.