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Darwin, Charles
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Darwin, Charles
- On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. John Murray, 1860
- ink on paper
8vo, second edition, second issue ("fifth thousand"), half-title, folding lithograph plate, 32-page publisher's catalogue at end (dated January 1860), original green blind-stamped cloth, staining, fraying at edges of a few leaves, binding bumped and watermarked, restoration at spine and hinges;
[with, laid down on inside cover:] Charles Darwin, autograph letter signed, to "Dear sir", thanking him for supplying information on heredity in cats ("...I cannot consider any facts bearing on the inheritance of mental peculiarities in animals as trifling..."), 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery ("Down | Bromley | Kent S.E."), 8 December [1861-69], adhesive staining
[with, laid down on inside cover:] Charles Darwin, autograph letter signed, to "Dear sir", thanking him for supplying information on heredity in cats ("...I cannot consider any facts bearing on the inheritance of mental peculiarities in animals as trifling..."), 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery ("Down | Bromley | Kent S.E."), 8 December [1861-69], adhesive staining
Provenance
De Gruchy family of Rochebois, St Aubin, Jersey (ownership inscriptions)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."