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DARWIN, Charles. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication. London: John Murray, 1868.
2 volumes, 8o. 43 woodblocks. Vol. I with 32p. advertisements dated April 1867 and vol. II with single advertisement leaf at end dated February 1868. Original green cloth, gilt-lettered on spine (a few tiny scuffs, generally fine and bright). Provenance: some occasional penciled marginalia in an early hand.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. The book's slow progress towards publication was due not only to its size but the author's ill health. Visits to relations who included Caroline and Jos for a few days in May of 1863 failed to cure the vomiting and other symptoms which continued until 1865. To complete his research Charles relied on a wide circle of correspondents, and also any amateur help he could get. Freeman 877; Norman 597. A BRIGHT COPY. (2)
2 volumes, 8o. 43 woodblocks. Vol. I with 32p. advertisements dated April 1867 and vol. II with single advertisement leaf at end dated February 1868. Original green cloth, gilt-lettered on spine (a few tiny scuffs, generally fine and bright). Provenance: some occasional penciled marginalia in an early hand.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. The book's slow progress towards publication was due not only to its size but the author's ill health. Visits to relations who included Caroline and Jos for a few days in May of 1863 failed to cure the vomiting and other symptoms which continued until 1865. To complete his research Charles relied on a wide circle of correspondents, and also any amateur help he could get. Freeman 877; Norman 597. A BRIGHT COPY. (2)