Evolution Emerging: A Survey of Changing Patterns from Primeval Life to Man (Volume I. Text. Volume II. Illustrations. Two-Volume Complete Set)

Very Good: shows mild wear to the extremities; a hint of rubbing to the gilt titles at the backstrip; a superficial, nudge to the top edge of the front panel of Volume Two, which also shows a half-inch split at the top of the rear hinge; the expected light tanning to the text pages due to aging; a superficial scratch to the upper front panel of Volume Two and mild rubbing to the panels of both volumes; a small stain to the upper rear panel of Volume One. The bindings are square and secure; the texts are clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used set, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and the noted minor imperfections. Remains attractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (10.25 x 7.85 x 3.75 inches). Index. Extensive Bibliography. Duotone frontispiece image in Volume One and Volume Two profusely illustrated in black & white, including pen-and-ink drawings, engravings and three fold-out charts--all pristine & appearing never opened. Language: English. Weight: 134.4 ounces. Blue cloth over boards with gilt titles to the front panels and backstrips. Hardcover: Lacks Slip Case. No DJs as issued. An extension of the collaborative work conducted between the American Museum of Natural History & Columbia University. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; xxxiii, 1749 pages.…