The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle under the Command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., During the Years 1832 to 1836.
by DARWIN, CHARLES [Editor]:
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- Hardcover
- Signed
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About This Item
London: C.I.L. 1994. Originally published 1840- 1842, this facsimile edition in 4 volumes limited to 1000 numbered copies and signed by Dr. John Hemming, Director and Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. With 146 plates, 82 of which are in colour, and a large folding plate to vol. I. 4 volumes 4to ((12 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches), publisher's half tan calf gilt, marbled boards. The 4 volumes contained within the original custom wooden case with hinged lift-up reading lectern. The 4 volumes in truly excellent condition, The four volumes comprise: Vol.I. Fossil Mammalia. by Robert Owen. Vol.II. Mammalia. by George Waterhouse. Vol.III. Birds by John Gould. Vol.IV. Fish by Leonard Jenyns; together with Reptillia byThomas Bell. This set was printed and bound to match Darwin's personal copy.. Weight nearly 10 kg. thus extra overseas shipping costs will be requested.
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- Bookseller
- Bristow and Garland (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21954
- Title
- The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle under the Command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., During the Years 1832 to 1836.
- Author
- DARWIN, CHARLES [Editor]:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: C.I.L. 1994.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Natural History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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