Evolution Versus Involution - A Popular Exposition of the Doctrine of True Evolution, a Refutation of the Theories of Herbert Spencer, and a Vindication of Theism

"EVOLUTION VERSUS INVOLUTION - A Popular Exposition of the Doctrine of True Evolution, a Refutation of the Theories of Herbert Spencer, and a Vindication of Theism" by Arze Z. Rred. 1885 1st edition; Zabriskie; New York. Also included is the original advertisement sheet with a few book reviews. The book features illustrations, fold-outs, and charts. Condition: Clean covers and spine. Bright gilt lettering on the spine. Tiny cloth tear at the bottom-right corner tip of the front cover. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a partial crack at the front hinge between the end paper and pastedown resulting in the front cover being just a bit shaky. The bottom of the title page has a name/address stamped in ink, and a rectangular area where the top paper layer has peeled (it appears there may have been a label affixed, then removed). The remainder of the pages are clean with no notable issues found. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.