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Darwin, Charles and Alfred Russel Wallace
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- 'Three papers on the tendency of species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection'
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
in: The Zoologist: A Popular Miscellany of Natural History (Vol. 16, 1858, pp.6293-6308)
8vo, Zoologist issue, half-title, 24pp. publisher's adverts printed on brown paper at end, green cloth decorated in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, speckled edges, some rubbing to head and foot of spine, some light soiling to lower boards
8vo, Zoologist issue, half-title, 24pp. publisher's adverts printed on brown paper at end, green cloth decorated in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, speckled edges, some rubbing to head and foot of spine, some light soiling to lower boards
Literature
Freeman 349 (and 1700)
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
A reprint of the Linnean Society issue, omitting the introductory text by Charles Lyell and Joseph Hooker.