Journal of Researches by Charles Darwin into the Natural History & Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R. N. (The Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle)
by DARWIN, Charles
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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Norwalk, Connecticut: The Heritage Press. Near Fine. [c.1960s-70s]. Hardcover. A handsome reprint edition of Charles Darwin's account of his five-year voyage which included a stay at the Galapagos Islands, and published over 20 years before his notable "Origin of Species." With engraved illustrations by Robert Gibbings, and an introduction by Gavin de Beer. --- Bound in full green cloth-covered boards with titling and decorations gilt-stamped on spine; volume housed in green paper-covered slipcase. Possibly published c.1960s-70s (though 1957 date appears in volume). Sandglass flier laid in (Norwalk, no serial no.). --- A Near Fine copy: clean, bright and tightly bound but with a hint of sunning to spine. Slipcase with a little rubbing; is structurally sound.; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xvi, 489 pages .
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- Bluebird Books (US)
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- Title
- Journal of Researches by Charles Darwin into the Natural History & Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R. N. (The Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle)
- Author
- DARWIN, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- [c.1960s-70s]
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