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Darwin, Charles
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- Darwin, Charles
- The Foundations of the Origin of Species, a Sketch written in 1842, edited by his son Francis Darwin. Cambridge: Printed at the University Press, 1909
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
8vo, FIRST EDITION, portrait, one plate, original parchment-backed printed boards, uncut
Literature
Freeman 1555
Condition
a fine copy
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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
"When Francis Darwin put together Life and letters he did not know that the sketch of his father's evolutionary ideas, which was written in 1842, had survived. The pencil manuscript was discovered in 1896, after the death of his mother, in a cupboard under the stairs at Down House... The first [printing], dated June 23, 1909, was not published but was printed for presentation to delegates to the Cambridge festivities in commemoration of the centenary of Darwin's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The origin of species" (Freeman). This copy was presented to Professor J. Bayley Balfour (Scottish botanist, 1853-1922).