DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, including an Autobiographical Chapter. Edited by Francis Darwin. London: John Murray, 1888.
Sale 714 - Library of a Midwestern Collector
Nov 5, 2019
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$400
Sold for $406
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, including an Autobiographical Chapter. Edited by Francis Darwin. London: John Murray, 1888.
3 volumes, 8vo. Portrait frontispiece, illustrated. 20th-century half green crushed levant gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut. Provenance: Marie Tudor Garland (bookplate).
Later edition, “Seventh Thousand,” preceded by the first edition published in 1887. Proving incredibly popular, the work was printed 5 times throughout the first year, and underwent minor corrections with each subsequent printing. Darwin intended his autobiography for his children, not publication, and it was edited to “avoid giving offence to his widow” (Freeman 172).
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 conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.