Charles Darwin / On the Origin of Species 1st Edition 1860

Description: On the Origin of Species Author: Charles Darwin Title: On the Origin of Species Publication: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1860 Edition: First American Edition, First Printing, First Edition Description: First American edition, first printing, first issue with only two reviews facing the title page. Top half-title and title page neatly trimmed by previous owner. Front endpaper nearly detached. Measuring approximately 8" x 5.25" with 432 numbered pages. This book is in good condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine. Moderate bumping around edges of both boards. Moderate fading to gilt lettering on spine. Moderate foxing to all edges of textblock. Top of half title page and title page neatly trimmed by previous owner. Front endpaper nearly detached. Interior pages lightly foxed. "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 #(O2-74). Seller ID: 5723 Subject: History , Science , Travel/Adventure Ernestoic Books Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 6500 USD

Location: Clarence, New York

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