DARWIN, Charles. Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands.... London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1876. Second edition.
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DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands.... London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1876.
8vo (190 x 126 mm). 5 folding plates, 2 folding maps. (Folding plates and maps with tears to folds and crossing images occasionally repaired, some spotting.) Russet cloth gilt (touch of wear to extremities, hinges starting). Provenance: B.L.S. Bodichon (signature on half-title).
Second edition of Darwin's account of his travels during the second voyage of HMS Beagle, commanded by Captain Robert FitzRoy. Freeman 276.
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