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1857Best.-Nr. 57211London and Edinburgh: John Murray; W. & A. K. Johnston 1857. A well-executed beautifully engraved map. Hand-colored. 16 x 13 inches 25 x 22 inches in mat and frame. Faint vertical center fold line else fine. Wheat 934. Not in Moffat. From the rare Atlas of the United States. 1857 by Rogers and Johnston. This is the only commercial atlas map of its time to show the Utah Territory on a single map and it is in its own right one of the rarest maps of the territory. In addition to county boundaries and information from Fremont's report the map provides a good deal of detail on springs Indians topographical features forts early roads and more. Portions of Nevada Colorado Arizona and New Mexico are included. The first separately printed map of Utah. This map was published at the time of the Utah War 1857-58 and depicts Brigham Young's original view of the large Deseret Territory. Fillmore City is shown as the capitol. The map includes a note from Fremont's report which states "The Great Basin is elevated above the sea between 4000 and 5000 ft. it is surrounded by lofty mountains and is believed to be filled with rivers and lakes which have no communication with the sea deserts and oases which have never been explored and savage tribes which no traveller has seen or described. John Murray; W. & A. K. Johnston unknown books
1913Best.-Nr. 3357Hameenlinna: Karisto 1913. First Finnish edition. In later half leather. Very nice conditon. First Finnish edition. In later half leather. XVI 621 1 pp. frontiespiece of Darwin. First Finnish translation of Darwin's Origin of Species. Karisto unknown
1914Best.-Nr. 1914Prague: I. L. Kobra 1914. First edition. In publisher’s cloth binding. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown. Corners slightly rubbed. Light foxing here and there. Overall in fine condition. First edition. In publisher’s cloth binding. 387 1 p. and 1 folding chart. First Czech edition of Darwin’s opus magnum On the Origin of Species 1859 the foundation of evolutionary biology. The translator František Klapálek 1863–1919 was a prominent entomologist founding member and the first chairman of the Czech Entomological Society. . I. L. Kobra unknown
1872Best.-Nr. 189795London: John Murray 1872. Completing Darwin's evolutionary writings First edition first issue "written as a confutation of the idea that the facial muscles of expression in man were a special endowment" Freeman. The plates are among the earliest commercially reproduced photographs in a scientific book. While researching this work Darwin invited the photographer Oscar Rejlander to make comparative studies of laughter and crying obtained photographs of asylum inmates from the asylum director James Crichton-Browne and consulted the French physiologist Guillaume Duchenne on his electrical research on facial muscles. In the first issue "that" is spelled correctly on the first line of page 208. The plates are lettered with Roman numerals; another state is known in Arabic numerals without priority of issue. Freeman suggests that the Arabic numeral plates were printed first but notes that "the two states seem to occur at random in the two issues of the text and Darwin's own copy at Cambridge has the Roman" Freeman. Octavo. With 7 tissue-guarded heliotype plates of which 3 folding woodcut illustrations within text. With 4 pp. publisher's advertisements dated November 1872 at rear. Original dark green cloth spine lettered in gilt covers panelled in blind black coated endpapers. Label partially removed from front pastedown; pencil ownership signature of one "Dudley Crawford". Rubbing to cloth spine darkened ends and corners bumped and worn inner hinges split outer leaves foxed neat tape repair to upper margin of pp. 1-2 chip to lower outer corner of pp. 311-2: in very good condition. Freeman 1141; Garrison-Morton 4975; Norman 600. hardcover
1876Best.-Nr. 153564London: John Murray 1876. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in green cloth. Neat owner name. John Murray hardcover
1908Best.-Nr. 191094London: printed for the Linnean Society 1908. Marking fifty years of evolutionary theory First and only edition of this commemorative volume in the strikingly gilt-stamped original cloth. It celebrates the proposal of the theory of evolution described in the words of the Linnean Society's then president Dukinfield Henry Scott as "without doubt the greatest event in the history of our Society since its foundation" p. 1. The grand event marked the fiftieth anniversary of the presentation of Darwin and Wallace's papers on natural selection first read to the society in 1858 by Charles Lyell and Joseph Hooker. Both papers are here reprinted in full alongside the event programme the list of attendees of the celebratory dinner the general meeting minutes and summaries of the special lantern demonstrations delivered during the evening. Of particular interest is a detailed account of the objects exhibited in the library which comprised natural history specimens illustrating variation across species. The event took place at the Institution of Civil Engineers because the Society's rooms in Burlington House were not large enough to hold the number of scientists in attendance. Attendees also included members of the Darwin family representatives of scientific societies and several foreign ministers. Wallace was the first recipient of the Darwin-Wallace medal; six similarly influential evolutionary biologists - including Hooker Galton and Haeckel - received silver versions. It was also issued in wrappers. Octavo. Portrait frontispiece of Darwin 9 plates 7 of which portraits with corresponding facsimile signatures. Original cream cloth spine lettered in gilt medallic portraits of Darwin and Wallace stamped in gilt on front cover black endpapers top edge gilt. Cloth soiled spine darkened extremities rubbed gilt portraits bright cockling to endpapers foxing to contents and edges: a very good copy. Freeman 353. hardcover
1868Best.-Nr. AQ29889London: John Murray 1868. In two volumes. viii 411 1 32; viii 486pp 2. Bound by Edmonds & Remnants ticket to REP of Vol. II in original publisher's green cloth lettered in gilt. Lightly rubbed and marked a little chipping to head and foot of spines. Hinges just starting occasional light spotting else a crisp set. A crisp copy of the first edition first issue with 12 errata across both volumes and the publisher's imprint featuring on a single line to the foot of each spine of English naturalist Charles Darwin's 1809-1882 ground-breaking study of variation within plants and animals caused by the modification of species by breeders and horticulturists. The variation of animals and plants under domestication is notable for containing the first appearance of the term 'survival of the fittest' as a substitute for Darwin's more anthropomorphic 'natural selection'; and the first expression of his theory of Pangenesis the inheritance of acquired characteristics. Freeman F877.1. First edition first issue. 8vo. John Murray hardcover
1839Best.-Nr. 008349London: Henry Colburn 1839. Book. Good. Full-Leather. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The first two volumes of the four volume set. Volume I - Proceedings of the First Expedition. 1826-1830 under command of Captain P. Parker King. xxviii 2 l. 597pp; Vol. II. - Proceedings of the Second Expedition 1831-1836 under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy. xiv 1 l. 694p addenda 41 plates including 2 frontispieces lacking the four loose folding maps 2 maps in each volume and the "Chart of a part of South America" in volume I. Volume II is lacking the title page but has the half-title page. Browning mostly front portions of both books and plates some old marginal damp stains both books in full tree calf bindings recased with new marbled endpapers using original spine strips lower half of Vol. II spine strip sympathetically replaced. Gilt monogram of General Assembly library on both volumes. Please enquire if you are interested in purchasing volumes separately. Henry Colburn Hardcover
1844Best.-Nr. 54590Brunswick, F. Vieweg und Sohn, 1844. 8vo. 2 volumes bound in one contemporary half calf binding with gilt lettering to spine. Previous owner's stamp to front free end-paper. Light brownspotting throughout, especially to first and last leaves. XVI, 319, VIII, 301, (3) pp. + 1 folded map.
1844Best.-Nr. 54590Brunswick F. Vieweg und Sohn 1844. 8vo. 2 volumes bound in one contemporary half calf binding with gilt lettering to spine. Previous owner's stamp to front free end-paper. Light brownspotting throughout especially to first and last leaves. XVI 319 VIII 301 3 pp. 1 folded map. Rare first German translation of Darwin's Journal of researches now known as Voyage of the Beagle constituting the very first translation of any of Darwin's works into any language. As Darwin later recalled in his autobiography 'The voyage of the Beagle has been by far the most important event in my life and has determined my whole career'. "On its first appearance in its own right also in 1839 it was called Journal of researches into the geology and natural history etc. The second edition of 1845 transposes 'geology' and 'natural history' to read Journal of researches into the natural history and geology etc. and the spine title is Naturalist's voyage. The final definitive text of 1860 has the same wording on the title page but the spine readsNaturalist's voyage round the world and the fourteenth thousand of 1879 places A naturalist's voyage on the title page. The voyage of the Beagle first appears as a title in the Harmsworth Library edition of 1905. It is a bad title: she was only a floating home for Darwin on which in spite of good companionship he was cramped and miserably sea-sick; whilst the book is almost entirely about his expeditions on land." FreemanFreeman 176 unknown
Best.-Nr. 419752 pp. manuscript in ink written on the first two sides of an octavo-size bifolium of notepaper 180 x 115 mm with Horace Darwin's letterhead 'The Orchard Huntingdon Road Cambridge'; dated 5 May 1903 the letter is addressed 'Dear Sir Joseph' i.e. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker and is signed in full at the foot of the second side 'Horace Darwin'; the writer thanks Hooker for his congratulations by inference on his becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society although this event is not referred to explicitly; mounted on a section cut from an album page; some toning from the old glue on the verso else clean and legible. An unpublished and hitherto unrecorded piece of private correspondence between Cambridge scientist Horace Darwin 1851-1928 - the son of Charles Darwin - and the eminent botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker 1817-1911 - Charles Darwin's closest friend. Horace thanks Hooker for congratulating him on becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society an achievement which elicits fond memories of his father: for although he had passed away more than twenty years earlier we sense that Horace's emotional and deeply sincere words sum up accurately and concisely how much Charles Darwin meant to both men - as a proud and loving father as a loyal friend and as a brilliant intellect. 'Dear Sir Joseph George Horace's older brother has shown me your letter and I wish to write and thank you for your congratulations. I have wished so much that I could have seen my Father & Mother's pleasure & it adds to my pleasure to know that my Father's best friend is glad. My wife and I are sorry that you are so far from well but we hope you may be able to get to George's later & that we may see you then. Ever sincerely Horace Darwin'. Horace's obvious attachment to and respect for his father is to a large extent explained in this extract from The Darwin Correspondence Project: Darwin and Fatherhood University of Cambridge: 'The close relationships that developed with many of his adult children were highly prized by Darwin. So how exceptional was Darwin as a father In most respects the concerns and beliefs that Darwin expressed about fatherhood were ones that were very typical of men from similar backgrounds in the mid-Victorian period. He frequently discussed his own and other people’s children in letters to friends and relatives. He sought to ensure that his children would be successful when measured according to conventional norms of professional middle-class behaviour. The importance that Darwin attached to his paternal responsibilities and the enjoyment that he gained from his relationships with each of his sons and daughters were typical. However the characteristic that made Darwin unusual when compared to his neighbours and friends was the nature of his work. As a gentleman scientist who worked from home and was frequently not well enough to go to public events his life was centred on his home and family to an exceptional extent. His wife children and servants thus contributed to his research and writing and the practical and intellectual consequences of his scientific work were central to the relationships that he formed with his children.' Provenance: Autograph album compiled by Jane Emma Murphy Balcombe 1854–1924 ""The Briars"" Mornington Victoria Australia; à Beckett family Melbourne by descent. Â unknown
1922Best.-Nr. 68590London: Mills & Boon 1922. First edition of this collection of Darwin's golf columns from The London Times. Octavo original cloth. Presentation copy inscribed by Bernard Darwin on the front free endpaper "To G.M. from the author with his best regards. Sept. 1922." It was customary for Darwin to sign "from the author" which denoted a personal affiliation with the recipient. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed. It has been said that Darwin's writings established the standards for golf reporting against which all others are measured" D&J. Murdoch 178; D&M 13880; D&J D4000. Mills & Boon hardcover
1862Best.-Nr. feb026371862. First German Edition of Fertilisation of Orchids by Charles Darwin. Über die Einrichtungen zur Befruchtung Britischer und ausländischer Orhideen durch Insekten Used book For more details and availability please contact me E. Sclnveizerbart'sche Verlagshandlung hardcover
1886Best.-Nr. feb026561886. First German Edition of Observations on the Parallel Roads of Glen Roy and of other parts of Lochaber in Scotland. Über den geringen Betrag der alluvialen Thätigkeit seit der Bildung der Simse im Roy-Thal Found on pp. 251-261 Used book For more details and availability please contact me E. Günther hardcover
1871Best.-Nr. feb027131871. First Russian Edition of The descent of man and selection in relation to sex in 2 Volumes by Charles Darwin. ПроиÑхождение человека Used book For more details and availability please contact me St. Petersburg hardcover
1875Best.-Nr. feb027091875. First Polish Edition of The descent of man and selection in relation to sex in 2 Volumes by Charles Darwin. Dobór płciowy Used book For more details and availability please contact me Lwów hardcover
1873Best.-Nr. feb026891873. First Dutch Edition of The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals y Charles Darwin. Het uitdrukken der gemoedsaandoeningen bij den mensch en de dieren Used book For more details and availability please contact me Joh. Ykema hardcover
1873Best.-Nr. feb01481873. First Polish Edition of The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin. Wyraz uczuć u człowieka i zwierząt Used book For more details and availability please contact me Józefa Sikorskiego hardcover
1884Best.-Nr. feb01241884: Polish Edition of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life O powstawaniu gatunków drogą doboru naturalnego czyli o utrzymywaniu się doskonalszych ras w walce o byt Ikon Teralitera hardcover
1912Best.-Nr. feb027381912. First Japanese Edition of The Voyage of the Beagle and selection in relation to sex by Charles Darwin. ビーグルå·èˆªæµ·è¨˜ åŒæ–‡é¤¨ Used book For more details and availability please contact me Dobun-kan hardcover
1870Best.-Nr. feb027291870. First Danish Edition of The Voyage of the Beagle and selection in relation to sex by Charles Darwin. Rejseiagttagelser Used book For more details and availability please contact me Copenhagen hardcover
1882Best.-Nr. feb026861882. First German Edition of Vegetable Mould and Worms by Charles Darwin. Die Bildung der Ackererde durch die Thätigkeit der Würmer Used book For more details and availability please contact me E. Schweizerbartsche Verlagshandlung hardcover
1864Best.-Nr. 000780New York: Appleton 1864 "A new edition revised and augmented by the author" on title page three quotes on page facing title page. Internally a fresh clean copy with two small fox spots on each of the first few leaves and gone by page ix mostly unread. Respined with new spine covering retaining the original title. i -xi 4-440 2 pp ads. Appleton hardcover
1868Best.-Nr. 013502London: John Murray 1868. Complete in 2 volumes. First edition first issue. Collation viii 411pp 32pp ads dated April 1867 viii 486pp 2pp ads February 1868 with 1-line publisher's imprint on cloth at base of spines 5 lines of errata in vol. I and 7 in vol. II and 43 in-text wood engravings. Bound in original publishers green cloth blind stamped tooling gilt lettering. At some time both volumes has been repaired. Cloth lightly rubbed some minor abrasion wear minor light rippling lightly bumped. Both bindings in good clean firm condition. Internally some light dust marking. Pages in good clean condition. Generally a very nice set. F. First Edition. Cloth. Near Very Good. 8vo. John Murray Hardcover
1828Best.-Nr. S13985London:: Printed for the Author; published by Baldwin and Cradock 1828-31. 1828. Four volumes. 8vo. 9.5 inches tall. Vol. I: 2 iv 186 2 pp. 9 plates. Vol. II: ii 200 pp. 6 plates. Vol. III: ii 374 6 pp. 4 plates. Vol. IV: ii 413 1 pp. 4 plates. Original marbled boards with modern half-calf raised bands gilt-stamped spines black leather spine labels marbled endsheets. Small ownership labels of the Lowther Collection. Nice set. CONTAINING THE FIRST PUBLICATIONS OF CHARLES DARWIN. The full edition was issued in 12 volumes. "While at the University of Cambridge the student Charles Darwin became an enthusiastic insect collector. He sent Stephens records of the rarer insects he had captured and was delighted when Illustrations of British entomology gave him credit for capturing insects described in 33 entries quoting his words in all but two of the cases. Darwin recalled in his autobiography "No poet ever felt more delight at seeing his first poem published than I did at seeing in Stephen's Illustrations of British Insects the magic words 'captured by C. Darwin Esq.'" though the closest wording as published actually appeared slightly differently as "captured by the Rev. F. W. Hope and C. Darwin Esq. in North Wales" and "Taken in North Wales by C. Darwin Esq." – Wikip. / The exquisite plates are colored by hand after drawings by Charles M. Curtis 1795-1839 and John Obadiah Westwood 1905-1893 who was among the first entomologists with an academic position at Oxford University. Although he worked on insect classification and diversity for more than sixty years from the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species he never accepted the ideas on evolution. / James Francis Stephens was an English entomologist and naturalist. He was elected fellow of the Linnean Society on 17 February 1815 and of the Zoological Society of London in 1826. From 1815 to 1825 he took a great interest in ornithology and contributed to the work of George Shaw 1751-1813. He was granted leave from office to assist William Elford Leach in 1818 to arrange the insect collection at the British Museum and eventually described as many as 2800 British insect species. In 1833 he was founder of what became the Royal Entomological Society of London. Stephens made a large insect collection that included many specimens. After his death the insect collection was purchased by the British Museum. PROVENANCE: Bruce Lowther 1926-1999 Collection c/o J.T. Barnes 503 Royal Trust Building Victoria B.C. Lowther was a journalist broadcaster author and historian with a particular interest in British Columbia labor history. From 1954-76 he worked as a reporter and columnist for the Victoria Daily Colonist. His collection of books was donated to the Saanich Archives Saanich British Columbia. Printed for the Author; published by Baldwin and Cradock, 1828-31. hardcover
