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Darwin, Charles
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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- Darwin, Charles
- Four copies of The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, comprising:
- Paper
i) The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication. John Murray, 1868, 2 vols, FIRST EDITION, second issue (one errata in vol.1 and none in vol.2), 2pp. advertisements at end of vol.2 dated February 1868, book label of T. Jefferson Coolidge (great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson), original cloth, partly unopened, slight wear to heads of spines;
ii) another copy. 1868, 2 vols, FIRST EDITION, second issue vol.1 and first issue vol.2 (with 7 line errata), contemporary half calf, a few old library stamps, rebacked retaining original spines;
iii) another copy. New York: Orange Judd & Co., [1868], 2 vols, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, original cloth, VERY GOOD COPY;
iv) another copy. John Murray, 1875, 2 vols, second edition, fourth thousand, contemporary morocco gilt prize binding, spines rubbed; all with illustrations and 8vo
ii) another copy. 1868, 2 vols, FIRST EDITION, second issue vol.1 and first issue vol.2 (with 7 line errata), contemporary half calf, a few old library stamps, rebacked retaining original spines;
iii) another copy. New York: Orange Judd & Co., [1868], 2 vols, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, original cloth, VERY GOOD COPY;
iv) another copy. John Murray, 1875, 2 vols, second edition, fourth thousand, contemporary morocco gilt prize binding, spines rubbed; all with illustrations and 8vo
Literature
Freeman 878; 878-877; 879; 880
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."