The Origin of Species Vol II
by Charles Darwin
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1888. Sixth Edition. This is a sixth edition stated on the title page. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 5" with 339 numbered pages. This book is volume II only.
This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Gilt lettering on spine is still full and vivid. Moderate staining and scuffing to both boards. Moderate foxing on fore-edge and bottom edge of textblock. Minor foxing throughout textblock.
"Origin of Species" is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. The book presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution.
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Inventory #(N4-97).
This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Gilt lettering on spine is still full and vivid. Moderate staining and scuffing to both boards. Moderate foxing on fore-edge and bottom edge of textblock. Minor foxing throughout textblock.
"Origin of Species" is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. The book presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N4-97).
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- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4163
- Title
- The Origin of Species Vol II
- Author
- Charles Darwin
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Sixth Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1888
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Clarence, New York
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- Chipping
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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- Gilt
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