Huxley: The Devils Disciple [&] Huxley: Evolutions High Priest.
by Desmond, Adrian
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Natural history Darwin & evolution . 1st. Ed. Pub. Michael Joseph. 1994-97. Two volume set. 8vo. Spotting to text block edges o/w. fine hardbacks in nr. fine dws. with gently sunned spines. Damaged stamp to bottom edge of Evolutions High Priest though no damage is apparent. Out-of-print. Two part biography of the the prophet of the new world of science, and a symbol of the advancing middle classes.
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- Bookseller
- C.Arden Bookseller (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65500
- Title
- Huxley: The Devils Disciple [&] Huxley: Evolutions High Priest.
- Author
- Desmond, Adrian
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st. Ed. Pub. Michael Joseph. 1994-97
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Natural history Darwin & evolution
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
C.Arden Bookseller
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
About C.Arden Bookseller
Around 10,000 books for sale through our bookroom on Forest Road, Hay-on-Wye. We're happy to view and buy books in our specialisms.Located in Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’, our focus is on natural history, including the Collins' New Naturalist series, zoology, entomology, ornithology, gardening, botany, bees & beekeeping.We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books.Opening hours: - Mon. to Fri. 9.30am to 5.00pm - Sat 9.30am to noon
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