On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin (1859), UK, TRUE FIRST EDITION

Description: On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin (1859), London, John Murray, TRUE FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. This copy is missing the half-title and title pages but has the two key First Issue points definitively identifying it as a true first printing: (1) “species” is misspelled "speceies" on page 20, and (2) the whale-bear story in full on page 184. See pics. Advertisements dated June 1859 at rear. Folded diagram present on page 117. Condition: In good to very good condition with some professional restoration work. Original pastedowns, with new front and rear endpages. Hinges reinforced. Pages clean and bright with just slight foxing. Boards retaining its deep green color. Slight spine lean. Comes in custom made clamshell case.

Price: 85000 USD

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-12T04:52:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.95 USD