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    5 December 1996

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    Lot 47

    DARWIN, CHARLES. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication. London: John Murray, 1868. 2 volumes. Second issue -- The Descent of Man. London: John Murray, 1871. 2 volumes. FIRST ISSUE -- The Different Forms of Flowers. London: John Murray, 1877. Together 3 works in 5 volumes, 8vo, original bindings, condition varies. All FIRST EDITIONS. Freeman 878, 973, and 1277. (5)

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    USD 345

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    USD 600 - USD 800

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    DARWIN, CHARLES. The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication. London: John Murray, 1868. 2 volumes. Second issue -- The Descent of Man. London: John Murray, 1871. 2 volumes. FIRST ISSUE -- The Different Forms of Flowers. London: John Murray, 1877. Together 3 works in 5 volumes, 8vo, original bindings, condition varies. All FIRST EDITIONS. Freeman 878, 973, and 1277. (5)

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