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Darwin, Charles
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300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Darwin, Charles
- 'A biographical sketch of an infant'
- Printed Book
in Mind. A Quarterly Review of Psychology and Philosophy, volume 2, number 7, July 1877, pp.285-294, bound as a complete volume with half-title, title page and numbers 5-8, 8vo, half calf over marbled boards, rebacked with new spine labels, corners of boards a little rubbed, library stamps in blind on several leaves, some cancelled with purple ink stamp
Provenance
N. Bodington, ownership signature on endpaper; Yorkshire College Library, presented by Principal Bodington in 1892, bookplates and library stamps (cancelled)
Literature
Freeman 1305 and 1779
Condition
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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."
Catalogue Note
The first appearance of the first significant paper on child development, written up from Darwin's personal notes made on the development of his first born son, William Erasmus.