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DARWIN, CHARLES. 1809-1882. On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, and on the Good Effects of Intercrossing. London: John Murray, 1862.
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DARWIN, CHARLES. 1809-1882.
On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects, and on the Good Effects of Intercrossing. London: John Murray, 1862.
8vo in 12s (188 x 120 mm). Wood-engraved folding plate, wood-engravings in the text. 19th-century calf gilt stamped with Rugby Schoot coat of arms.
Provenance: H.M. Fitzgerald (owner's name dated December 1869); Seddon H. Chadwick (owner's name dated May 19).
FIRST EDITION. Darwin's first works to publish extensive evidence regarding his theory of Evolution through natural selection. In a letter to his publisher Darwin explains: "I think this little volume will do good to the Origin, as it will show that I have worked hard at details, & it will, perhaps, serve [to] illustrate how natural History may be worked under the belief of the modification of Species." "Quite unique there is nothing in the whole range of botanical literature to compare it with" (Hooker). Clark (pp. 180 - 181); Freeman 800; Norman 595; see darwinproject.ac.uk/letters.
8vo in 12s (188 x 120 mm). Wood-engraved folding plate, wood-engravings in the text. 19th-century calf gilt stamped with Rugby Schoot coat of arms.
Provenance: H.M. Fitzgerald (owner's name dated December 1869); Seddon H. Chadwick (owner's name dated May 19).
FIRST EDITION. Darwin's first works to publish extensive evidence regarding his theory of Evolution through natural selection. In a letter to his publisher Darwin explains: "I think this little volume will do good to the Origin, as it will show that I have worked hard at details, & it will, perhaps, serve [to] illustrate how natural History may be worked under the belief of the modification of Species." "Quite unique there is nothing in the whole range of botanical literature to compare it with" (Hooker). Clark (pp. 180 - 181); Freeman 800; Norman 595; see darwinproject.ac.uk/letters.