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Darwin, Charles
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Darwin, Charles
- On the Origin of Species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. John Murray, 1860
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
8vo, [second edition, second issue] ("fifth thousand"), half-title, folding lithographed plate, 32pp. publisher's catalogue at end (dated January 1860), original green blind-stamped cloth [Freeman's variant b] with binder's label of Edmonds & Remnants on lower fixed endpaper, occasional light spotting, ownership ink stamp to front fixed endpaper, some adhesive residue to lower endpapers, binding bumped at extremities
Literature
Freeman 376 (binding variant b)
Condition
In addition to any condition described in the catalogue, there is some minor splitting at the gutter between gatherings.
"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."