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Darwin, Charles
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- Darwin, Charles
- Five works in translation, comprising:
- paper
i) Om Arternas Uppkomst Genom Naturligt Urval... [On the Origin of Species...translated by A.M. Selling]. Stockholm: L.J. Hiertas, 1871, 8vo, first Swedish edition, half-title, calf over navy boards, spine lettered in gilt [Freeman 793 (incorrectly dated)], collector's booklabel;
ii) Om Arternes Oprindelse ved Kvalitetsvalg... [On the Origin of Species... translated by J.P. Jacobsen]. Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1872, 9 parts in 8, 8vo, first Danish edition IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS, half title and title page in part 9 as issued, original printed wrappers, collector's green cloth folding box [see Freeman 643], partly unopened, wrappers of first and last part slightly browned, several small tape repairs to spines of wrappers, wrappers a little worn at extremities;
iii) Menniskans Härledning och Könsurvalet [The Descent of Man...translated by Rudolf Sundström]. Stockholm: Albert Bonnier, 1872, 2 volumes in one, 8vo, first Swedish edition, half-titles, portrait frontispiece in volume one, illustrations, original purple cloth decorated in blind, lettered in gilt on upper board and spine [Freeman 1136], spine faded, some browning;
iv) Voyage d'un Naturaliste autour du Monde [Journal of Researches...translated by Ed. Barbier]. Paris: C. Reinwald, 1875, 8vo, half-title, illustrations, 24pp. publisher's adverts at end, original green cloth, ruled in blind lettered in gilt on spine [Freeman 181], some rubbing to binding;
v) Opshtamung Fun Menshen un der Opklayb Beshaykhes Tsu Geshlekht [The Descent of Man... translated by Jacob Merison]. New York: Max N. Meisel, 1921, 3 volumes, 8vo, first Yiddish edition, portrait frontispiece in volume one, illustrations, original blue cloth, lettered in black on spine [Freeman 1138];
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ii) Om Arternes Oprindelse ved Kvalitetsvalg... [On the Origin of Species... translated by J.P. Jacobsen]. Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1872, 9 parts in 8, 8vo, first Danish edition IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS, half title and title page in part 9 as issued, original printed wrappers, collector's green cloth folding box [see Freeman 643], partly unopened, wrappers of first and last part slightly browned, several small tape repairs to spines of wrappers, wrappers a little worn at extremities;
iii) Menniskans Härledning och Könsurvalet [The Descent of Man...translated by Rudolf Sundström]. Stockholm: Albert Bonnier, 1872, 2 volumes in one, 8vo, first Swedish edition, half-titles, portrait frontispiece in volume one, illustrations, original purple cloth decorated in blind, lettered in gilt on upper board and spine [Freeman 1136], spine faded, some browning;
iv) Voyage d'un Naturaliste autour du Monde [Journal of Researches...translated by Ed. Barbier]. Paris: C. Reinwald, 1875, 8vo, half-title, illustrations, 24pp. publisher's adverts at end, original green cloth, ruled in blind lettered in gilt on spine [Freeman 181], some rubbing to binding;
v) Opshtamung Fun Menshen un der Opklayb Beshaykhes Tsu Geshlekht [The Descent of Man... translated by Jacob Merison]. New York: Max N. Meisel, 1921, 3 volumes, 8vo, first Yiddish edition, portrait frontispiece in volume one, illustrations, original blue cloth, lettered in black on spine [Freeman 1138];
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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."