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THE DESCENT OF MAN, and Selection in Relation to Sex.
by DARWIN (Charles), 1809-1882
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine copy overall
- Seller
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Kingston, New York, United States
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About This Item
DARWIN (Charles): THE DESCENT OF MAN, and Selection in Relation to Sex.
London: John Murray, 1890. With 78 text illustrations.
8vo., (approx. 19.5 x 13.5cm), xvi + 693 pp.; dark green cloth with gilt spine, impressed line borders to upper and lower covers, slightest rubbing at corners but overall a fine copy.
Second Edition, Revised and Augmented: Twenty-Ninth Thousand; the first edition in two volumes was published 1871 and contained the word 'evolution' (p.2) for the first time in any of Darwin's works. (Freeman 959, p. 128-132).
The text exerted a vast influence over scientific and religious thinking in the 19th century, disturbing widely-held views on the origin of the human species, the age of the earth, and humans' supposedly superior role in the universe. Darwin's objective in Descent was threefold: to consider whether humans were descended from a pre-existing form; to consider the nature of human development; and to consider the differences between the "human races". Revisiting this work 150 years on, it is striking how some of Darwin's most radical claims — such as humanity's ape-like ancestry — are now taken for granted while some of his other views were clearly embedded in Victorian racial and gender stereotypes.
London: John Murray, 1890. With 78 text illustrations.
8vo., (approx. 19.5 x 13.5cm), xvi + 693 pp.; dark green cloth with gilt spine, impressed line borders to upper and lower covers, slightest rubbing at corners but overall a fine copy.
Second Edition, Revised and Augmented: Twenty-Ninth Thousand; the first edition in two volumes was published 1871 and contained the word 'evolution' (p.2) for the first time in any of Darwin's works. (Freeman 959, p. 128-132).
The text exerted a vast influence over scientific and religious thinking in the 19th century, disturbing widely-held views on the origin of the human species, the age of the earth, and humans' supposedly superior role in the universe. Darwin's objective in Descent was threefold: to consider whether humans were descended from a pre-existing form; to consider the nature of human development; and to consider the differences between the "human races". Revisiting this work 150 years on, it is striking how some of Darwin's most radical claims — such as humanity's ape-like ancestry — are now taken for granted while some of his other views were clearly embedded in Victorian racial and gender stereotypes.
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- Bookseller
- BATTLEDORE LTD
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1004
- Title
- THE DESCENT OF MAN, and Selection in Relation to Sex.
- Author
- DARWIN (Charles), 1809-1882
- Illustrator
- Woodcut illustrations throughout the text
- Format/Binding
- Dark green cloth with gilt spine, impressed line borders to upper and lower covers
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine copy overall
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition, revised and augmented
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1890
- Pages
- xvi, 693 pp.
- Size
- Thick 8vo.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Darwin, evolution, mankind, science, religion, sex
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian, Rare & Collectible Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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BATTLEDORE LTD
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Kingston, New York
About BATTLEDORE LTD
Founded in 1988, Battledore has been promoting children's books and related references/bibliographies through catalogues, by direct mail, online internet sales and special exhibitions, including the annual ABAA Antiquarian Rare Books Fair in New York City (Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street). Since 2002 we have maintained a "by appointment" store front gallery in Kingston NY that is fully operational. For scheduling a visit to discuss collection development, please email us at battledore@mail.com. The President of Battledore Ltd has represented Maurice Sendak as liaison for private collectors and institutions worldwide from 1970 thru 2003 and continues to maintain a fine inventory of his original artwork along with curated selections of original illustration art for children's books by other well-recognized artists and illustrators.
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