DARWIN, Charles. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. 1871. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.
Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana
Jun 7, 2024
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Own a similar item?
Request An Estimate
Sold for $699
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
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 in the text; 2pp. publisher's advertisements at end of vol.I and 12pp. at end of vol.II; 4pp. ads inserted at front in vol. II for the "New American Edition" of On the Origin of Species, not called for; errata in vol. II. Original russet cloth, stamped in black, spines gilt-lettered (light fraying at spine ends, light rubbing to fore-corners and covers). Provenance: Philp & Solomons (booksellers' ticket).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with the errata. Includes the first appearance of the word "evolution" in any of Darwin's works. Freeman 941.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.