- 75
Darwin, Charles
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- On the Origin of Species by means of natural selection... fourth edition, with additions and corrections. London: John Murray, 1866
- Paper
8vo, FOURTH EDITION ("eighth thousand"), half-title, title with adverts on verso, folding plate, 32pp. adverts at end dated January 1865, original green cloth (Freeman's binding variant b) with binder's label of Edmonds & Remnants on lower paste-down endpaper, ruled and decorated in blind, spine gilt, very slight signs of wear
Provenance
Walter Pease, pencil inscription on half-title, dated April 4 1867; John William Pease, bookplate (the Pease family were Quaker industrialists)
Literature
Freeman 385b
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
The fourth edition was printed in 1500 copies and, like previous editions, was extensively altered. This copy is an early issue with the adverts dated January 1865.