- 76
Darwin, Charles
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- On the Origin of Species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. London: John Murray, 1869
- Paper
8vo, FIFTH EDITION ("tenth thousand"), half-title, folding lithographed plate, original green cloth (see footnote), ruled in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, hinges cracked, slightly rubbed, covers somewhat marked
Provenance
illegible signature, dated 1871
Literature
Freeman 387
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 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST". As noted by Freeman, "the fifth edition of 1869 was of 2,000 copies and was again much revised. It is in this one that Darwin used the expression 'survival of the fittest', Herbert Spencer’s term, for the first time".
The binding of this copy does not appear to conform to any of those noted by Freeman, but is identical to that sold as part of lot 273, sale in these rooms, 11 July 2017, which had adverts dated 1871. This copy does not have the adverts but is inscribed by a former owner with the same date.