Life and Letters Charles Darwin by Darwin, First Edition (22 results)

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A very smart set indeed of this work on the life of Charles Darwin. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, these present as a handsome set. We have recently acquired a number of similar Darwin books from the same collection, bound in uniform fashion. Please see other listings for related titles. The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Including an Autobiographical Chapter. Edited by his son, Francis Darwin. In Three Volumes. Complete. Published by John Murray, London, 1887. First edition - Fifth Thousand Revised. Still considered by the Publisher as the first edition, the 'Second Edition' is stated to the tile page in a later issue. All 3 volumes matching impressions Green cloth hardback with gilt titles to spine in fine condition. Rebound in modern cloth with white endpapers. Covers crisp and clean. 'Balbirnie' stamp to tail of spine - previously home of the Balfour family, in Fife, from 1640, until the house was sold in 1969. Text is bright and clean throughout. No foxing or spotting. Soundly bound. A fine set of 3 volumes.  Vol. 1: Tissue guarded frontispiece + ix+ (1) + 395pp (note: last page wrongly numbered as p. 539 - as issued) + (1) Works of Charles Darwin. Includes 3 other engravings (one full page tissue guarded) as called for; Vol. 2: Tissue guarded frontispiece + (3) + 393pp + (1) Works of Charles Darwin. Includes one full page facsimile letter, as called for;  Vol. 3: Tissue guarded frontispiece + iv + 418pp (including Index) + (1) Works of Charles Darwin.   Dimensions: Each volume approximately 220mm x 142mm x 40mm.  A substantial set, weighing approximately 2.25kg (unpacked).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The 1st edition of the Authorized edition of the works of Charles Darwin in 1896 by D Appleton and Company from New York. Charles Darwin was a genius and most well known works are The Origin of Species and The Descent of Man. This collection is in great condition after being around for 129 years thus far.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. Complete in three volumes, cloth-bound, hardcovers, octavos (23 x 14 cm), pp. ix, [1], 395; [4], 393; iv, 418. English text, edited by Francis Darwin. Bound in publisher's original cloth, coated endpapers, frontispieces, 4 illustrations, printed footnotes, appendices and index. Condition: VERY GOOD. Bindings tight and secure. Minor marks to covers, the spine ends slightly bumped. Some spotting mostly confined to page edges. Previous owner details neatly inked to title-pages. A handsome set. Notes: The first edition, first printing of this comprehensive biography of noted nineteenth-century English naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin, complete in three volumes, and edited by his son, Francis Darwin. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. first edition. 3 volumes in-8 (222 x 142 mm) portrait frontispice, IX, 395 pp., 1 planche et 1 illustration dans le texte pour volume I ; portrait frontispice, 2 ff.n.ch., 393 pp., 1 planche (facsimile d'une lettre) pour volume II; portrait frontispice, IV, 418 pp. pour volume III. Percaline bleu claire de l'éditeur, triple filet à froid d'encadrement, dos lisse orné du titre doré, gardes originales (étiquette Veuve J. Boyveau). Freeman, F-1492.Édition originale.Petites taches sur les reliures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early printing of this collection of Charles Darwin's letters edited by his son Francis Darwin. Octavo, two volumes, original terracotta publisher's cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spines, yellow endpapers, frontispiece portraits of Charles Darwin in each volume, illustrated with four lithographic plates. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities, an armorial bookplate to the front pastedown of both volumes. Francis Darwin made significant contributions to the field of botany, particularly in the study of plant physiology. He conducted experiments on plant movements, such as the response of plants to light and gravity, which helped advance understanding in the emerging field of plant biology. Building on his father's work on natural selection, Darwin also studied the inheritance of traits in plants. A crucial figure in the preservation and promotion of his father's legacy, Francis Darwin edited and published Charles Darwin's autobiography, providing valuable insights into the personal and scientific life of the renowned naturalist, which remains a significant resource for scholars studying Darwin's life and work today.

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.