DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). A group of American editions of Darwin’s major works, comprising First American Editions and some later editions.
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DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). A group of American editions of Darwin’s major works, comprising:
Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species. 1877. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. -- Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. 1886. -- The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication. 1887. 2 volumes. -- On the Origin of Species. 1889. -- The Descent of Man. 1889. -- A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World. 1889. -- On the Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants. 1891. -- Fertilisation of Orchids. 1892. [With:] SHEPPARD, Nathan. Darwinism Stated by Darwin Himself. 1886. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
Together 9 works in 10 volumes, published by D. Appleton and Company, NY. Mostly later editions except where indicated. All in original publisher’s russet cloth. Provenance: James E. Cain (ownership stamp in each volume).
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