Darwin, Charles

i) 1861, third edition ("seventh thousand"), original green blind-stamped cloth (Freeman's b variant), 2pp. publisher’s adverts at end, [Freeman 381], upper hinges splitting, extremities bumped; ii) 1866, fourth edition ("eighth thousand"), original green blind-stamped cloth, [Freeman 385], recased; iii) 1866, fourth edition ("eighth thousand"), contemporary brown calf school prize binding, [Freeman 385], top corner of upper board bumped; all 8vo, half-titles, folding lithographed plate, occasional spotting, a few ownership signatures, bindings worn (3)

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."

Freeman notes that "the third edition appeared in April 1861… it was extensively altered, and is of interest for the addition of a table of differences between it and the second edition… and also for the addition of the historical sketch…" The fourth edition "…was again extensively altered…"