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Darwin, Charles
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Darwin, Charles
- A Monograph of the Sub-class Cirripedia, with figures of all the species. Printed for the Ray Society, 1851-1854
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
8vo, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, 40 engraved plates, 3 hand-coloured, 2 further plates at beginning of each volume (both marked [p.]3*, one folding), a few illustrations, modern calf-backed boards, small ink-stain on title of vol.2
Provenance
Haverhill Public Library, discreet blind-stamped library stamps
Literature
Freeman 339; Grolier Club, Darwin (2004), p.16
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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
Published as nos. 21 and 25 of the Ray Society, this is Darwin's only contribution to formal taxonomy, probably printed in about 800 copies.