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Darwin, Charles
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The Works of Charles Darwin. London: John Murray, 1888-92
- ink, paper, metal plate
13 volumes, 8vo. Some volumes illustrated, with two folding maps and four folding plates, one of which hand-colored. Full straight grain morocco, covers double ruled with small flower designs in corners in gilt, spines with raised bands in six compartments, titles and text in second and third, others with an elaborate repeat overall decoration in gilt, turn-ins blindstamped with leaf and vine pattern, marbled endpapers, edges marbled. Spines uniformly and nearly imperceptibly sunned, some minor rubbing to extremities.
Provenance
Ethel Maude Trower (bookplate)
Condition
Overall very good; spines uniformly and nearly imperceptibly sunned, some minor rubbing to extremities, small chips to head of spine of volume 3.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An attractive set of Darwin's most important works, including Journal of Researches; On the Origin of Species; Expression of Emotions in Plants and Animals; and Insectivorous Plants.