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First American Edition "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, 1860
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life (Charles Darwin) |
| Genre | Essays, Treatises and Speeches, Science, Mathematics and Engineering |
| Binding | Blind stamped cloth, Clamshell box |
| Publisher or Printer | D. Appleton and Company |
| Publication Year | 1860 |
| Period | Mid-19th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Edition Statement | First American Edition, First Issue |
| Language | English |
| Number of Books | 1 |
| Additional Information | First American edition, first issue point includes two quotations on the half-title page verso. From the first issue print run of 1,500. Housed in a custom clamshell case. |
Condition
- shaken but generally tight bindings; slightly cracked hinges with slightly loose boards; light rubbing, soiling, discoloration, and wear to boards; bumped spine and corners; page toning, foxing, and some dampstaining; missing page 121/122.
Dimensions
2.0" W x 9.0" H x 6.0" D
- measures custom clamshell case.
Item #
ITMGH22434
