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1873rif. 484671873. Darwin Charles 1809-82. Origin of certain instincts. In Nature 7 1873: 417-418. Whole number. cix - cxii 417-436 cxiii - cxvi pp. 269 x 183 mm. Without wrappers. First and last leaves conjugate detached but very good otherwise. First Edition of one of Darwin's lesser-known discoveries. Darwin was the first to postulate in this paper the existence of an inertially-based navigational system in animals; his suggestion was confirmed by studies done in the 20th century. This type of navigational system now known as path integration uses input from the vestibular organs and other sensors in the body to enable an animal such as a migrating bird to estimate its position with relation to its home. Freeman The Works of Charles Darwin 1760. . unknown
1872rif. 12139London: John Murray 1872. First Edition later state. Hardcover. Good. First Edition later state. Hardcover. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. This is the first edition of Darwin's well-known work on animal behavior and communication theory. Darwin studied the movement of facial muscles and how they express emotion in man and animals. The heliotype photo plates are works of art and demonstrate a new breakthrough in Victorian photography. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Craking and splitting hinge mostly intact moderate shelf/edge wear rubbing to boards toning else tight bright and unmarred. Bound in quarter calf with marbled boards gilt titles marbled edges and endpapers. 8vo.vi 374 4 pp. illus. b/w with 7 heliotype plates 3 folding and 19 text-figures Lacking publisher's advertisements dated November 1872. John Murray hardcover
1868rif. 137161New York: Orange Judd & Company 1868. First edition of Darwin's hypothesis of pangenesis. Octavo original publisher's green cloth with gilt titles to the spine illustrated with numerous in-text illustrations and a chart. Preface by Asa Gray. In near fine condition. An exceptional example. Darwin's Variation Under Domestication “took up in detail that subject which had been confined to one chapter of the Origin. It contained Darwin’s hypothesis of pangenesis by means of which he tried to frame an explanation of hereditary resemblance inheritance of acquired characters atavism and regeneration. It was a brave attempt to account for a number of phenomena which were beyond the bounds of scientific knowledge in his day such as fertilization by the union of sperm with egg the mechanism of chromosomal inheritance and the development of the embryo by successive cell division. His hypothesis of pangenesis could not therefore give a permanently acceptable account of the multitude of phenomena it was designed to explain. It was however a point of departure for particulate theories of inheritance in the later 19th century” DSB. Orange Judd & Company hardcover
1873rif. 484671873. Darwin Charles 1809-82. Origin of certain instincts. In Nature 7 1873: 417-418. Whole number. cix - cxii 417-436 cxiii - cxvi pp. 269 x 183 mm. Without wrappers. First and last leaves conjugate detached but very good otherwise. First Edition of one of Darwin's lesser-known discoveries. Darwin was the first to postulate in this paper the existence of an inertially-based navigational system in animals; his suggestion was confirmed by studies done in the 20th century. This type of navigational system now known as path integration uses input from the vestibular organs and other sensors in the body to enable an animal such as a migrating bird to estimate its position with relation to its home. Freeman The Works of Charles Darwin 1760. . unknown books
1872rif. 12139London: John Murray 1872. First Edition later state. Hardcover. Good. First Edition later state. Hardcover. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. This is the first edition of Darwin's well-known work on animal behavior and communication theory. Darwin studied the movement of facial muscles and how they express emotion in man and animals. The heliotype photo plates are works of art and demonstrate a new breakthrough in Victorian photography. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Craking and splitting hinge mostly intact moderate shelf/edge wear rubbing to boards toning else tight bright and unmarred. Bound in quarter calf with marbled boards gilt titles marbled edges and endpapers. 8vo.vi 374 4 pp. illus. b/w with 7 heliotype plates 3 folding and 19 text-figures Lacking publisher's advertisements dated November 1872. John Murray hardcover books
1881rif. 12585London: Longmans Green Reader and Dyer and Williams and Norgate 1881. FIRST PRINTING. With 3 plates and 17 woodcuts in text. Original blue printed wrappers some minor chipping otherwise a very good unopened copy. FIRST PRINTING of this extensive article on the phototropism of plants written by Charles Darwin's son. He expounds upon a topic that his father had discussed on numerous occasions. Francis collaborated with him on the book On the power of movement in plants which was published a year earlier and this article is an extension of the research done with his father. Darwin 1848-1925 was his father's assistant as well as a botanist in his own right. He was the foreign secretary of the Royal Society a lecturer in botany at Cambridge and served as President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He edited and in 1887 had published The life and letters of Charles Darwin. Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer and Williams and Norgate unknown
1881rif. 12585London: Longmans Green Reader and Dyer and Williams and Norgate 1881. FIRST PRINTING. With 3 plates and 17 woodcuts in text. Original blue printed wrappers some minor chipping otherwise a very good unopened copy. FIRST PRINTING of this extensive article on the phototropism of plants written by Charles Darwin's son. He expounds upon a topic that his father had discussed on numerous occasions. Francis collaborated with him on the book On the power of movement in plants which was published a year earlier and this article is an extension of the research done with his father. Darwin 1848-1925 was his father's assistant as well as a botanist in his own right. He was the foreign secretary of the Royal Society a lecturer in botany at Cambridge and served as President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He edited and in 1887 had published The life and letters of Charles Darwin. Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer and Williams and Norgate unknown books
1874rif. RWeDARWI83London: Smith Elder & Co. 1874. 1874. 8vo. pp. xx 278. 6ads. with half-title. 3 folding maps 2 partly coloured. original cloth light foxing to outer leaves outer edge of map darkened & tatty & 1 short split along fold no loss. Hardcover. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1874. Hardcover
1888rif. 51347John Murray 1888. 8vo. Second Edition Twenty-First Thousand with numerous illustrations a number full-page in the text neat contemporary signature on front paste-down; original arches-style green cloth boards framed in blind gilt back chocolate endpapers a near fine copy. The second edition first published in 1874 is divided into three parts instead of the two of the first sexual selection in relation to man being separated off as a third part. The printing of 1877 the twelfth thousand has added at the end pp. 620-624 a supplemental note reprinted from 'Nature' of 2 November 1876 p.18. This is the definitive text of the work reproduced in the present edition. The Descent of Man is notable as the first of Darwin's works to contain on p.1 of the Introduction in this edition the word 'evolution' see Freeman p.30. VERY SCARCE INDEED IN THIS CONDITION. Freeman 258; see also Freeman BNHB 917. John Murray, hardcover
1860rif. 009716London: John Murray 1860. Bound in full green calf with raised bands on the spine red leather label with "Darwin's Journal" in gilt five remaining compartments gilt decorated borders and floral emblemsgilt ruled borders to both boards. Gilt armorial of "The Royal Naval School" on the front board.xvxvi 519 pages. Illustrated with woodcuts in the text5 X 7.6 inches. Externally rubbed to edges spine ends and corners leather worn at corners which are a little stubbed. Sound and solid binding inside the hinges are firm and intact with no splitting along the endpapers.There is a Royal Naval School presentation label on the front pastedwon.Light scuffing to the leather.A few marks to the endpapers. Occasional spotting to first and last leaves otherwise the pages are all quite clean throughout. Second edition Tenth Thousand. Full Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. John Murray Hardcover
1874rif. 60116(London and New York, Macmillan and Co., 1873). Royal8vo. In contemporary cloth. In ""Nature. A Weekly Illustrated Journal of Science"", Vol. 8, July 1873 - October 1873. Extremities with wear and end papers brownspottet. Internally fine and clean. C. R. Darwin's papers: P. 244" Pp. 431-432. G. H. Darwin's paper: p. 505 . [Entire volume: Pp. 237-562].
1874rif. 60116London and New York Macmillan and Co. 1873. Royal8vo. In contemporary cloth. In "Nature. A Weekly Illustrated Journal of Science" Vol. 8 July 1873 - October 1873. Extremities with wear and end papers brownspottet. Internally fine and clean. C. R. Darwin's papers: P. 244; Pp. 431-432. G. H. Darwin's paper: p. 505 . Entire volume: Pp. 237-562. First appearance of these three papes two by Charles Darwin and one by his son. Freeman 1761 1762 & 1763 hardcover
rif. 47355by means of natural selection or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. London : John Murray 1891. Sixth edition with additions and corrections forty-first thousand. Octavo original publisher's gilt-lettered green cloth edges slightly rubbed original patterned endpapers offsetting and a small bookplate with name scratched out to pastedown pp xxi blank 432 1 - publisher's catalogue folding lithographed plate. A fine crisp copy uncommonly so. A fine copy of the sixth edition of one of the most important texts in the history of science. The first edition a great rarity is described in Freeman as "". the most important biological work ever written.""; Dibner "". the most important single work in science.""; Printing & the Mind of Man "". revolutionized our methods of thinking and our outlook on the natural order of things. The recognition that constant change is the order of the universe had been finally established and a vast step forward in the uniformity of nature had been taken."" Â hardcover
rif. 47590by means of natural selection or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. London : John Murray 1888. Sixth edition with additions and corrections thirty-fifth thousand. Octavo original publisher's gilt-lettered green cloth edges rubbed corners bumped a couple of small dabs of black paint to lower board a little bruised original endpapers hinges cracked half-title pp. xxi blank 458 32 publisher's catalogue dated September 1888 folding lithographed plate small crease to fore edge. A good copy. A good copy of the sixth edition of one of the most important texts in the history of science. The first edition of 1859 a great rarity is described in Freeman as "". the most important biological work ever written.""; Dibner "". the most important single work in science.""; Printing & the Mind of Man "". revolutionized our methods of thinking and our outlook on the natural order of things. The recognition that constant change is the order of the universe had been finally established and a vast step forward in the uniformity of nature had been taken."" The sixth edition extensively rewritten by Darwin and published in 1872 removed the word 'On' from the title 'On the origin of species' and includes rebuttal of Roman Catholic biologist St. George Mivart's theological arguments in his 1871 text On the Genesis of Species. The sixth edition is significant for including the use of the word 'evolution' for the first time in furtherance of Darwin's argument for natural selection. It is the last edition published in Darwin's lifetime and includes extensive revisions and rewriting by the author. The sixth edition went through numerous printings and includes all Darwin's revisions since On the origin of species was first released in 1859. It is considered the definitive text for what many consider to be the most significant scientific book ever published. Freeman 424 hardcover
1875rif. 51352John Murray 1875. 2 vols. 8vo. Second Edition Fourth Thousand with 43 illustrations in the text neat contemporary signature on front paste-downs ; original arches-style binding of green cloth boards framed in blind gilt backs chocolate endpapers uncut a near fine copy. With 32pp publisher's catalogue dated January 1876 bound in at end of second volume as called for. First published in 1868 Darwin's longest work was extensively revised for thIs second edition of 1875 which became the final text. It is especially notable for containing in Chapter XXVII the first statement of the author's provisional hypothesis of pangenesis. No publisher in England other than Murray has ever printed this important work. VERY SCARCE INDEED IN THIS CONDITION. Freeman Darwin 234; Freeman BNHB 910. John Murray, hardcover
rif. 0207-24London John Murray 1877. Second Edition revised. 8°. Schmutztitel Titel XVI 300 S. 32 S. Verlagsanz. Mit 38 Holzstich-Ill. im Text. Grüner OLn.-Bd. mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel. Kapitale Rücken u. Kanten etwas berieben. Schmutztitel mit gelöschtem Stempel. Ränder Minimal gebräunt sonst gut erhalten. vgl. Freeman 800 - Zweite Auflage des erstmals 1862 erschienenen Werkes von Charles Darwin 1809-1882 zur Befruchtung von Orchideen durch Insekten und deren symbiotische Entwicklung. London, John Murray 1877. unknown
1904rif. 34104NY: D. Appleton and Company 1904. 12 titles in 15 Volumes.The Origin of Species 2 Volumes; Descent of Man; two volume Life and Letters; Journal of Researches . . . during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the World; Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs; Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands; and Parts of South America; On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection; The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication 2 volumes; The Descent of Man; Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals; Insectivorous Plants; The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species; The Power of Movement in Plants.; The Formation of Vegetable Mould. Some verso of title pages have "Authorized Edition". 15 vols. 8vo. Frontispiece portraits text illustrations folding maps. Publisher's 3/4 maroon leather over marbled boards. Leather somewhat rubbed darkened and scuffed esp. on spines. Corners have varying degrees of wear. Interiors very good some vols with mild foxing primarily affects first/last leaves. Life and Letters Vol II has a stain to its spine title. Descent of Mans half title has light stray pencil marks to half title. Origin of Species has a rear flyleaf with a dark blue pencil mark. Careful packing and fast efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping. Three Quarter Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. D. Appleton and Company
1888rif. 53223Torino, Unione Tipografico-Editrice, 1888. 8vo. In comtenporary half vellum with embossed title to spine. First quire partly detached. Occassional light brownspotting throughout. (2), 210, (4) pp. + 3 floded plates and 1 frontiespiece. This
1889rif. 50929Fagerstrand pr. Høvig, Bibliothek for de tusen hjem, (1889). 8vo. 3 vols in later printed full cloth. Bindings with light soiling and miscolouring to spines. All three volumes with ex-libris (Olga Siegfried Wagner). A fine set. (Frontispiece), 445, (1) pp. (Frontispiece), 456 pp." (Frontispiece), 488 pp.
1889rif. 53189Fagerstrand pr. Høvig, Bibliothek for de tusen hjem, (1889). 8vo. 3 vols in contemporary black half calf. Previous owner's name (Danish zoologist S. L. Tuxen) to top of Front free end-papers. A fine and clean set. (three Frontispieces), 445, (1) pp. 456 pp." 488 pp.
1888rif. 53223Torino Unione Tipografico-Editrice 1888. 8vo. In comtenporary half vellum with embossed title to spine. First quire partly detached. Occassional light brownspotting throughout. 2 210 4 pp. 3 floded plates and 1 frontiespiece. This First Italian translation of "The structure and distribution of coral reefs" being the first part of the three-part work "Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle" Freeman 271. Only the present first part was transted into Italian.Compared to France and Spain Darwinism was quickly adopted by Italian biologist and zoologist and meet only little catholic opposition. "The impact of Darwinism on Italian naturalists was powerful; the logic and rigorous treatment of the problem of the origin of species as Darwin had presented it forced zoologists and anthropologists to reconsider those passages of Lamarckisms that they had agreed to with excessive enthusiasm". Capanna Darwinism and the Italian academies. The reception of Darwin's worsk in France and Spain were characterized by a strong chatolic opposition which also had a strong suppressing effect on the spread of his ideas to academic institutions.Despite of Italy being a catholic stronghold the reception of Darwinism was very favourable and meet very limited criticism from the church:"In contrast to the power Catholicism was able to exert against Darwinism in Spain it was practically impotent in Italy. Neither could the Italian Catholic intellectual establishment draw upon a repertory of anti-Darwinism arguments from the Italian scientific establishment as was done in France. As in France under the Third Republic and as was the case sporadically in Spain the advent of Darwinism in Italy provided a source of ideology for the anticlerical movement. Although Darwinism enjoyed a number of close connections with the English source the peculiarities of the Italian situation set Darwinism in Italy apart from other situations. Italy was in the forefront in recognizing Darwin electing him to various academies and societies and awarding him the famous Bressa Prize in 1875."The three parts of Darwin's geological results of the Beagle voyage were separately published over a period of five years but they were intended and described on the title pages as parts of one work. They were all published by Smith Elder with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury some of the £1000 given for the publication of the results of the voyage going towards the cost of at least the first part. Darwin notes in May 1842 that the cost of Coral reefs was £130-140 and that 'the government money has gone much quicker than I thought'. By that date there were only two parts of the Zoology of the Beagle still to come out. Smith Elder also published the important later editions." FreemanFreeman 318. hardcover
1889rif. 50929Fagerstrand pr. Høvig Bibliothek for de tusen hjem 1889. 8vo. 3 vols in later printed full cloth. Bindings with light soiling and miscolouring to spines. All three volumes with ex-libris Olga Siegfried Wagner. A fine set. Frontispiece 445 1 pp.; Frontispiece 456 pp.; Frontispiece 488 pp. The rare first Norwegian translation of Darwin's "The life and letters of Charles Darwin including an autobiographical chapter" - being the first translation of any of Darwin's works into Norwegian "Origin" was translated into Norwegian in 1890.A complete Danish translation of the work has never been published and the first Swedish translation did not appear until 1959. Due to the similarities between Danish Swedish and Norwegian this edition in effect introduced Darwin's letters and autobiography to Scandinavia.Martin Simon Søraas is listed as translator on all three title-pages whereas Freeman lists Peder Jacobsen Ulleland as having translated vol. 1. and Martin Simon Søraas as having translated vol. 2 and 3. Ulleland is listed in Freeman as having translated vol. 1 because he initiated a translation but only finished volume 1. Sørensen the publisher quickly discovered that Ulleland did not have the required skills as a translator and Sørensen fired him. Eventually Søraas was hired and he translated all three volumes. Freeman 1528 hardcover
1889rif. 53189Fagerstrand pr. Høvig Bibliothek for de tusen hjem 1889. 8vo. 3 vols in contemporary black half calf. Previous owner's name Danish zoologist S. L. Tuxen to top of Front free end-papers. A fine and clean set. three Frontispieces 445 1 pp.; 456 pp.; 488 pp. The rare first Norwegian translation of Darwin's "The life and letters of Charles Darwin including an autobiographical chapter" - being the first translation of any of Darwin's works into Norwegian "Origin" was translated into Norwegian in 1890.A complete Danish translation of the work has never been published and the first Swedish translation did not appear until 1959. Due to the similarities between Danish Swedish and Norwegian this edition in effect introduced Darwin's letters and autobiography to Scandinavia.Martin Simon Søraas is listed as translator on all three title-pages whereas Freeman lists Peder Jacobsen Ulleland as having translated vol. 1. and Martin Simon Søraas as having translated vol. 2 and 3. Ulleland is listed in Freeman as having translated vol. 1 because he initiated a translation but only finished volume 1. Sørensen the publisher quickly discovered that Ulleland did not have the required skills as a translator and Sørensen fired him. Eventually Søraas was hired and translated all three volumes. From the library of the renowned Danish zoologist and entomologist S. L. Tuxen 1908-1983.Freeman 1528 unknown
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1876rif. A38228London: Smith Elder & Co. 1876. xiii 1 647 2 folding maps 5 folding plates 1 hand-col of geological sections 40 woodcuts to text. . HB. 8vo 186x130mm cont. half calf rebacked with orig. backstrip retained raised bands and gilt tooling to compartments a little rubbed and dulled marbled boards rubbed edges and endpapers. Light foxing to plates and Index. Short tear to inner edge of one map and a several plates. Vg. Second edition. Originally published in 1844 and 1846 as parts 2 Volcanic Islands and 3 South America of Darwin's geological results of the Beagle voyage. In this edition both parts are combined and although called a second edition the text was not altered apart from a few new references given in the Preface. This is the final edition published during Darwin's lifetime.Freeman 276. Smith, Elder & Co. hardcover