Galton, Francis

i) Hereditary Genius: an inquiry into its laws and consequences. Macmillan and Co., 1869, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 2 folding tables, 2pp. + 56pp. advertisements at end (latter dated November 1869), ownership inscription "F.G. Bedford, King's College, Cambs Sept/96", modern red morocco-backed boards, first few leaves slightly soiled or spotted; ii) Natural Inheritance. Macmillan and Co., 1889, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, advertisement leaf at end, book label of Cambridge Philosophical Society, with stamp of presentation to Anatomy Dept. Library, original cloth, recased retaining much of original spine; iii) Pearson, Karl. The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton. Cambridge: University Press, 1914-1930, 4 volumes, 4to, FIRST EDITION, plates, 7 folding tables in pockets at end, illustrations, original cloth, spines and one cover somewhat faded (6)

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