Charles Darwin / The Origin of Species 1860 2nd #2302021

Description: The Origin of Species Author: Darwin, Charles Title: The Origin of Species Publication: London: Murray, 1860 Edition: Second Description: hardcover. Very good. The second edition in original cloth, very good but for moisture stain in top corner of front endpapers. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Second edition, second issue (with "fifth thousand" on title page), one of only 3000 copies and yet the largest printing of any edition or issue in Darwin's lifetime, and the last English edition to contain the whale-bear story. Folding lithographed plate, 32pp. of publisher's advertisements at rear. Original publisher's green cloth, covers stamped in blind, gilt spine. Seller ID: 2302021 Subject: Science Bookbid Rare Books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the leading association of rare book dealers in America. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service, including helping collectors build their collections, appraising books and manuscripts for insurance and tax purposes, and buying books or selling books on consignment. We are located in Beverly Hills, California, and can be visited at all the major rare book fairs in California. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and other shipping methods are also available upon request. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 9500 USD

Location: Beverly Hills, California

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