Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H. M. S. Beagle Round The World (in two volumes)
by Darwin, Charles
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Sykesville, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Harper & Brothers, 1874. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Hardcover, 1874. Volumes 1 & 2. Harper and Brothers. 4 1/2" by 6 3/4". 351, 324 pages, with index. Original publisher's terra cotta cloth boards. Geometric and ruled designs in blind to front and rear panel, with gilt to spines. Some general edgewear and light soiling consistent with age. Binding solid. Diagonal crease to upper left corner of rear board of volume 2; board is solid, but rear pastedown cracked along the crease. Leaves somewhat tanned but not at all brittle - still eminently readable.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bayside Books of Maryland, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001776
- Title
- Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H. M. S. Beagle Round The World (in two volumes)
- Author
- Darwin, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Date Published
- 1874
- Weight
- 4.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Natural History, Science, Exploration, Nature, Biology, Evolution
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Bayside Books of Maryland, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bayside Books of Maryland, IOBA
Biblio member since 2005
Sykesville, Maryland
About Bayside Books of Maryland, IOBA
Bayside Books of Maryland is an online-only store, and has been operating since 2001. I believe in accurately identifying both edition and condition. I am a book collector myself, and understand the importance of complete and honest descriptions.
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- Leaves
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Jacket
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