Darwinism. An Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection with some of its Applications. [Third Impression]. BRIGHT, CRISP COPY OF THE THIRD IMPRESSION
by WALLACE Alfred Russel
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About This Item
Macmillan,, [1889]. 8vo., Third Impression, with fine portrait frontispiece toned in sepia (original tissue guard present), numerous illustrations in the text (a number full-page) and folding coloured map; original green diced cloth, sides ruled in blind, gilt back, green endpapers, expertly rebacked with old backstrip laid down, a very good, bright, crisp, clean copy. With 2pp publisher's advertisement at end. Wallace's exposition was first published in May 1889 with a second (corrected) edition following in August. This third impression appeared in October, five months after the first edition. ALL EARLY PRINTINGS ARE SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Freeman 3866.
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- Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33288
- Title
- Darwinism. An Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection with some of its Applications. [Third Impression]. BRIGHT, CRISP COPY OF THE THIRD IMPRESSION
- Author
- WALLACE Alfred Russel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan,
- Date Published
- [1889]
- Keywords
- natural history, wallace, alfred russel wallace, darwin, charles darwin, darwinism, evolution, natural selection, genetics
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