Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. 'Beagle' Round the World. Under the Command of Capt. FitzRoy, R.N.
by DARWIN, Charles
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About This Item
John Murray, London., 1889. Reprint of the second edition. Octavo. pp x, 519, 4 adverts. Frontispiece portrait engraving. Green pictorial cloth gilt. On the verso of the front free endpaper is the ownership signature, dated Nov 23 1889, of the natural history writer M.G. Watkins.Front inner hinge starting to crack but tight. Endpapers lightly spotted. Light foxing to title-page. Head and tail of spine and corners slightly scuffed. Very good indeed.
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- Title
- Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. 'Beagle' Round the World. Under the Command of Capt. FitzRoy, R.N.
- Author
- DARWIN, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray, London.
- Date Published
- 1889
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