DARWIN, Charles. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. NY, 1871. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, including the first appearance of the word "evolution" in Darwin's works.
Sale 1023 - The Library of Jack Charles Davis, Sold to Support Charitable Institutions
May 3, 2022
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DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1871.
2 volumes, 8vo. Illustrations; 2pp. ads at end of vol.I and 12pp. at end of vol.II. Publisher's russet cloth, stamped in black, spines gilt-lettered (some rubbing and very slight wear to spine ends, cloth on upper cover vol.II slightly bubbling). Provenance: R. L. Phelps (early signature).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, including the first appearance of the word "evolution" in any of Darwin's works. Freeman 941.
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