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Wallace, Alfred Russel
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600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Island Life: or, the phenomena and causes of insular faunas and floras. Macmillan and Co., 1880
- Wallace, Alfred Russel
- Printed Book
8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 3 coloured maps, illustrations and maps in text, 2pp. advertisements at end, original green cloth gilt, binding slightly worn
Literature
Norman 2179
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Along with his Geographical Distribution of Animals (1876, see previous lot), this is one of the foundation works of zoogeography. Whereas the earlier work had discussed broad principles, Island Life focused on detailed problems of animal dispersal and speciation. The islands investigated were wide-ranging, including the Azores, Bermuda, Galapagos, St. Helena, Sandwich, Borneo, Java, Japan, Formosa, Madagascar, Celebes and New Zealand.