Darwin, Charles

8vo, FIRST SPANISH EDITION, half-title, one folding plate, full marbled calf, flat spine decorated in gilt with maroon spine label, marbled endpapers, speckled edges, folding plate a little torn at crease, some light spotting, binding a little rubbed

Freeman 770

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."

THE RARE SPANISH EDITION, including two printed letters by Darwin not published in other editions or translations. Both letters concern the Spanish translation: in the first, Darwin expresses how he "shall be pleased and honoured to have my book translated into Spanish"; the second discusses the arrival of the running sheets, which Darwin declines to read since "from want of practice I have forgotten much of what I formerly knew of your fine language".