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Darwin, Charles
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Darwin, Charles
- Two first editions of The Expression of the emotions in man and animals, comprising:
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i) The Expression of the emotions in man and animals. John Murray, 1872, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with final signatures 2B2 and 2C3; only 2B1 and 2C1 signed), 7 photographic plates (3 folding) by Oscar Gustav Rejlander numbered in Roman numerals, illustrations, 4pp. publisher's adverts dated November 1872 at end, original green cloth, ruled in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, lacking blank before title, first gathering slightly loose, ownership signature on verso of front free endpaper, some soiling to binding
ii) The Expression of the emotions in man and animals. John Murray, 1872, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (with misprint "htat" on first line of p.208 and final signatures 2B1 and 2C4; 2B1, 2C1 and 2C2 signed), 7 photographic plates numbered in Arabic, plate 2 misbound at p.188, illustrations, 4pp. publisher's adverts dated November 1872 at end, original green cloth, ruled in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, a few gatherings unopened, small loss to the second leaf of contents (not affecting text), binding somewhat shaken and worn (2)
ii) The Expression of the emotions in man and animals. John Murray, 1872, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (with misprint "htat" on first line of p.208 and final signatures 2B1 and 2C4; 2B1, 2C1 and 2C2 signed), 7 photographic plates numbered in Arabic, plate 2 misbound at p.188, illustrations, 4pp. publisher's adverts dated November 1872 at end, original green cloth, ruled in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, a few gatherings unopened, small loss to the second leaf of contents (not affecting text), binding somewhat shaken and worn (2)
Literature
i) Freeman 1141; Garrison and Morton 4975; Norman 600 (first issue); ii) Freeman 1142
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
The only work by Darwin to be illustrated with photographs, and one of the first books to feature heliotype plates.