The Various Contrivances by which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects.

Darwin, Charles.

Published by 2nd. Ed. [1st. Thou.] Pub. John Murray. 1877
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pp.xvi, 300 with 38 text woodcuts, plus 32-page John Murray catalogue dated January 1876. 8vo. Short closed tear to two pages, o/w. contents very clean and in fine condition. Original green cloth in nr. fine condition. A very pleasing copy. Freeman 801. This book is the first of the volumes of supporting evidence [for natural selection] , (Freeman). The first edition (Freeman 800) was published on May 15th 1862, selling up to 2,000 copies. Seller Inventory # 52999

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Title: The Various Contrivances by which Orchids ...
Publisher: 2nd. Ed. [1st. Thou.] Pub. John Murray. 1877
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Condition: Very Good. Softcover, 300 pages. Originally published in 1877, the first of Darwin's books to be published after the Origin of the Species. It is his detailed study of orchid morphology and insect pollinators and their close coadaptation. Orchid fanciers will appreciate Darwin's meticulous research and the many elegant drawings that illustrate this facsimile edition. Name on half-title page otherwise clean. Record # 386479. Seller Inventory # 386479

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