The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
Charles Darwin
1899
John Murray
Second Edition, 35th Thousand
8vo
Description:
Descent of Man explicitly applies the principles of natural selection to humankind, arguing that humans share a common ancestor with other primates and exploring the role of evolutionary biology in the development of human psychology and morality. Second Edition, Thirty-Fifth Thousand, this late-nineteenth century issue incorporates Darwin's final revisions and additions.
Condition:
Good Condition. Green publisher's cloth with gilt titles to spine. Previous owner's small name to front free end paper. Offsetting to end papers. Binding is firm, except gathering b2 which is slightly loose. Illustrated throughout. Contents are clean. Boards have light wear with small bumping to corners. Light spotting to front board and light marking to rear board.
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
Charles Darwin
1899
John Murray
Second Edition, 35th Thousand
8vo
Description:
Descent of Man explicitly applies the principles of natural selection to humankind, arguing that humans share a common ancestor with other primates and exploring the role of evolutionary biology in the development of human psychology and morality. Second Edition, Thirty-Fifth Thousand, this late-nineteenth century issue incorporates Darwin's final revisions and additions.
Condition:
Good Condition. Green publisher's cloth with gilt titles to spine. Previous owner's small name to front free end paper. Offsetting to end papers. Binding is firm, except gathering b2 which is slightly loose. Illustrated throughout. Contents are clean. Boards have light wear with small bumping to corners. Light spotting to front board and light marking to rear board.
