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Darwin, Charles
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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- Darwin, Charles
- Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various Countries Visited by H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N. from 1832 to 1836. Henry Colburn, 1839
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
large 8vo, FIRST SEPARATE EDITION, half-title, 2 folding maps, 4 wood-engraved illustrations, 16pp. publisher's adverts dated August 1939 at end (but without leaf advertising forthcoming works by Darwin), original dark blue cloth, decorated in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, collector's green cloth chemise and morocco backed slipcase, rebacked, preserving original faded spine, one map slightly torn at folds, ink ownership signature and modern bookplate on front endpaper
Literature
Freeman 11 (variant a)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first appearance in its own right of Darwin's own account of the voyage of the Beagle. After publication as the third volume of Fitzroy's Narrative (see previous lot) Darwin's contribution was almost immediately published separately in the present form, bound from the same sheets but with new preliminaries.