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1865ref. A35100London: Longman Green Longman Roberts & Green and Williams and Norgate 1865. 2 118 13 woodcuts to text. 8vo. HB. 8vo 219x140mm recent half calf marbled boards gilt title to spine. Occasional pencil marginalia. Fine copy. Rare first edition offprint issue of Darwin's work on climbing plants. An exceptionally scarce survival in this offprint form seldom encountered on the market. An item for the discerning collector of Darwiniana.The first edition of this work was published on June 12 1865 and occurs in three forms - all from the same setting of type. The first makes up most of a double part Nos 33 and 34 of Vol. 9 of the 'Journal of the Linnean Society of London Botany'. It was also issued simultaneously as an offprint which occurs in two distinct forms. Both have tipped in title leaves which differ in the note on the source of the original and the publisher's imprint. The copy offered here is Freeman's first form 834 with the note on the source of the original given as From the JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY and the imprint the same as that of the part except that it has been reset and there is no comma after Roberts. This is the commercial offprint which was offered for sale by the Linnean Society at 4s. The second form of the offprint is assumed to be the author's offprint of which Freeman had only seen one copy. Freeman Journal of the Society for the Bibliography of Natural History 1973 64: 293. The two forms of the offprint also differ in the wrapper this copy is bound without the wrapper.The second edition of this work was later published in book form by John Murray in 1875 and is a revised and enlarged version of this paper.Freeman 834. Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, and Williams and Norgate hardcover
1844ref. 56990London, Taylor and Francis, 1844. 8vo. In a nice later half morocco binding with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Blind stamped to upper outer corner of first leaf of table of contents. In ""The Annals and Magazine of Natural History"", volume 13. A very fine and clean copy. [Darwin's paper] pp. (1)-6 + 1 plate. [Entire volume:] viii, [1] - 528 + 14 plates (4 hand-coloured).
1844ref. 56990London Taylor and Francis 1844. 8vo. In a nice later half morocco binding with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Blind stamped to upper outer corner of first leaf of table of contents. In "The Annals and Magazine of Natural History" volume 13. A very fine and clean copy. Darwin's paper pp. 1-6 1 plate. Entire volume: viii 1 - 528 14 plates 4 hand-coloured. First edition of Darwin's paper on marine arrow worms collected by him on his voyage on the Beagle. It is one of Darwin's early papers on invertebrates which was originally intended for publication in The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle. Described by Darwin as "one of the most anomalous animals in the world" the origin of these strange carnivorous animals which Darwin found highly interesting is still unresolved. These early works are rarely seen on the market. The plate drawn by Darwin is based on his drawings made during the Beagle Voyage.Darwin arrived back in England from his voyage around the world on the Beagle in October 1836. He immediately set about writing up the results of the expedition-first his general account the Journal of the Beagle and then publishing the scientific observations and collections he had made while on the Beagle. The majority of these were published in the Zoology-including parts on mammals fish birds and reptiles but Darwin ran out of funds beforehe could bring out the volume on invertebrates:"Darwin undertook to provide a comprehensive programme for the publication of the zoological results of the Beagle voyage - he obtained a Treasury grant to pay for the necessary engravings and having enlisted the leading taxonomical specialists in the several fields he superintended the publication of the Zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle from February 1838 to October 1843 - The work comprises five parts: Fossil Mammalia by Richard Owen; Mammalia by G. R. Waterhouse; Birds by John Gould; Fish by Leonard Jenyns; and Reptiles by Thomas Bell-a total of nineteen quarto issues. Darwin contributed a substantial portion of the text drawing uponhis field notes for geological and geographical data and for the descriptions of the habits and habitats of the species - Darwin had originally planned to include descriptions of invertebrates in the Zoology but the exhaustion ofthe government grant forced him to abandon the idea. Instead he decided to publish his own observations and descriptions of the specimens that he considered to be important new discoveries and did so in articles on Sagitta finished during the autumn of 1843 and Planariae described in 1844" Burkhardt 1986 p. xv.PROVENANCE: From the collection William Pickett Harris Jr. 1897 - 1972 pencil note on p. iii. American investment banker and biologist. Following a career in banking Harris was appointed Associate Curator of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Michigan in 1928. "Harris played a highly important role in developing mammalogy and systematic collections of mammals at the University of Michigan" Hooper p. 923.Freeman 1664. hardcover
1860ref. feb026691860. German First Edition - On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life by Charles Darwin Über die Entstehung der Arten im Thier- und Pflanzen-Reich durch natürliche Züchtung oder Erhaltung der vervollkommneten Rassen im Kampfe um's Daseyn Used book For more details and availability please contact me E. Schweizerbartsche hardcover
1872ref. 6655London: John Murray 1872. First edition second issue. Very Good. Octavo 19 cm; vi 374 pages including 21 text illustrations and seven photogravure plates three of them folding . Lacks half title and ads. In custom prize binding for the London School of Dental Surgery polished red calf ruled in gilt with gilt emblem of the school on upper board gilt-tooled spine in six compartments with green leather title label; marbled edges and endleaves by Bickers and Son. Ownership autograph and ink stamp of Henry B. Mason 1855-1923. About fine. Seen by some as the origin of modern understandings of emotion and incidentally the first English Language science book to be illustrated with photographs. John Murray hardcover
1872ref. 6655London: John Murray 1872. First edition second issue. Very Good. Octavo 19 cm; vi 374 pages including 21 text illustrations and seven photogravure plates three of them folding . Lacks half title and ads. In custom prize binding for the London School of Dental Surgery polished red calf ruled in gilt with gilt emblem of the school on upper board gilt-tooled spine in six compartments with green leather title label; marbled edges and endleaves by Bickers and Son. Ownership autograph and ink stamp of Henry B. Mason 1855-1923. About fine. Seen by some as the origin of modern understandings of emotion and incidentally the first English Language science book to be illustrated with photographs. John Murray hardcover books
1864ref. 55760Modena, Nicola Zanichelli e. Soci, 1864. 8vo. In contemporary half calf with four raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Reinforced in inner margins and plate with waterstains to lower margin. An unusually fine and well preserved copy, internally as well as externally. XV, 403 pp + 1 plate.
1864ref. 55760Modena Nicola Zanichelli e. Soci 1864. 8vo. In contemporary half calf with four raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Reinforced in inner margins and plate with waterstains to lower margin. An unusually fine and well preserved copy internally as well as externally. XV 403 pp 1 plate. Rare first edition of the first Italian translation of Darwin's seminal "Origin of Species" quite unusually authorized by Darwin himself. The work was very well received and - 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 work in France 1862 and Spain 1877 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. In Italy the translation of the Origin "1864" was given an impeccable scientific presentation by Giocanni Canestrini and Leonardo Salimbeni which avoided the type of situation that arose from the presentation of Darwinism in France by Clémence Royer as a new scientific basis for a secularistic Weltanschauung. As a general explanation of course it is reasonable to accept Cermenati's arguments that the favorable receptivity of the scientific community and the general indifference to ecclesiastical objections to Darwinism are the chief factors explaining the quick spread of Darwinism in Italy". Glick The Comparative Reception of Darwinism.Emma Darwin Darwin's wife wrote publisher John Murry on the 17th of December: "Mr Darwin desires me to say that as you have never hesitated to authorize a foreign translation he has taken upon himself to authorise a translation into Italian without consulting you." When Darwin was informed that his work was being translated into Italian he wrote to his close friend J. D. Hooker: "There is an Italian Edit. of Origin preparing!!! This makes fifth foreign Edit ie in five foreign countries. Owen will not be right in telling Longmans that Book wd be utterly forgotten in ten years. Hurrah!".Freeman no. 706 hardcover
ref. 50697London : printed by W. Clowes and Sons for John Murray 1860. Second edition second state fifth thousand. Octavo original green cloth by Edmonds & Remnants London retaining their ticket on lower pastedown boards blocked in blind with rules enclosing foliate designs and central panel spine gilt expertly recased restoration to head and foot of spine contemporary owner's name in pencil to endpaper pp. ix 1 - instructions to the binder 502 32 advertisements dated January 1860 note that Freeman on p. 78 states that the inserted adverts were present in most copies but not in all the fore edges uncut folding lithographic plate by William West after Darwin a couple of leaves with short sealed tears to the margins a few spots of foxing a very good example of the second edition in the original cloth restored. 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 second edition was issued in two states the difference being the addition of the text 'Fifth thousand' to the title page. Three thousand copies of the second edition were printed three months after the first edition of 1250 copies sold out in a single day. The combined number of copies which had been printed by January 1860 was now 4250 hence entering the fifth thousand. Freeman 376. Â hardcover
1871ref. 008464London: John Murray 1871. First edition first printing. Hardcover. This is the first edition first impression of Charles Darwins The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex in the publishers original green cloth bindings. Herein on page 2 of Volume I is his first use of the term evolution. First impression of the first edition is confirmed by issue points; in Volume I transmitted is the first word on p.297; Volume II has errata on the title page verso seventeen errata for Volume I and eight for Volume II and a tipped-in Postscript at unpaginated pp. ix-x referring to errors which were reset for the second issue. The sixteen pages of advertisements for Mr. Murrays List of Popular Works are present in each volume following the text following the lengthy Index in Volume II. Of note the tipped-in Postscript reoccurs between pages 14 and 15 of the advertisements in Volume I. Condition is very good. We note that the bindings have been skillfully and unobtrusively reinforced at the gutters leaving the original black endpapers intact. Consequently the bindings are not only unusually bright and clean but also square and tight. Shelf presentation is noteworthy; while the spines show a little wrinkling and light wear to the ends the gilt remains vividly bright the green hue uniform with no appreciable color shift between the covers and spine. The covers show only light superficial scuffing and blemishes and minor shelf wear to extremities. The contents are bright with only modest age-toning to the text block edges. Spotting is mild primarily confined in Volume I to the front free endpaper the publishers rear catalogue following the text and the text block edges. In Volume II spotting is primarily confined to the front free endpaper and half title the text block edges the final page of the Index and the publishers catalogue. A few of the Volume II index signatures remain unopened. The sole previous ownership name is an armorial bookplate affixed to the Volume I front pastedown. On the Origin of Species 1859 fomented a reorientation that would eventually supplant dogmatic creationist hierarchy with rationalistic naturalist biology. But in Origin Darwin had said little about how his ideas applied to human beings. In The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex Darwin argued that all creatures are subject to the same natural laws. Man still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. And in Descent the cause was finally given its enduring name. On page two of Volume I Darwin wrote these great classes of facts afford as it appears to me ample and conclusive evidence in favour of the principle of gradual evolution. This is the first time the word evolution is thus applied in his published work. Descent posited the theory Darwin called sexual selection and attempted to set forth a naturalistic explanation for the mind and for moral behavior. That Darwins conceptions continue to fuel both rational debate and fervid ire testifies to their fundamental impact. That many of his concepts are settled theory testifies to their empirical insight and veracity. John Murray hardcover
1873ref. 1858Budapest: Kiadja a Természettudományi Társulat Könyvkiadó Vállalata 1873. First Hungarian edition. In publisher’s green cloth bound into two volumes gilt-stamped spine titles panels with blindstamped device. Contemporary ownership signature on half-titleOccasional light foxing throughout in both volumes. Overall in fine condition. First Hungarian edition. In publisher’s green cloth bound into two volumes gilt-stamped spine titles panels with blindstamped device. 2 v. XIV 2 303 1 p. and 1 folding plate; VII 1 361 3 p. and a plate with Darwins portrait protected with tissue paper. First Hungarian edition of Darwin’s opus magnum the On the Origin of Species 1859 the foundation of evolutionary biology. A fajok eredete was Darwin’s first book to be translated into Hungarian. The translator László Dapsy 1843–1890 was a gymnasium teacher in Budapest who studied at the New College in The University of Edinburgh. While in Scotland Dapsy was introduced to Darwin’s scientific theories and back in Hungary he became a pioneer advocate of Darwinism. As a member of the Hungarian Society of Natural Sciences Dapsy urged the publication of Darwin’s works in Hungarian and translated the present book On the Origin of Species. While working on the text he was in correspondence with Darwin who besides authorized the publication provided the photograph after which the portrait illustrating this edition has been made. The translation was revised by another progressive Hungarian scientist and early Darwinist Tivadar Margó 1816–1896 who was the author of the first Hungarian zoological book based on Darwin’s theories and the first biography of Darwin written in Hungarian. Margó held the memorial lecture after Darwin’s death at the Hungarian Academy of Science of which Darwin was an honorary fellow since as early as 1872 wherein he recollected the memories about his personal encounter with Darwin in 1875. Provenance: Ownership stamp of Dr. János Garán 1847–1911 country doctor in Székelyhíd today: Săcueni Romania. Scarce WorldCat locates seven complete copies worldwide of which only two are held in the US Huntington; NLM . Kiadja a Természettudományi Társulat Könyvkiadó Vállalata unknown
1844ref. 56991London, Taylor and Francis, 1844. 8vo. In a nice later half morocco binding with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Blind stamped to upper outer corner of first leaf of table of contents. In ""The Annals and Magazine of Natural History"", volume 14. A very fine and clean copy. [Darwin's paper] pp. pp. 241-251.. [Entire volume:] vii, [1] - 472 + 12 plates.
1844ref. 56991London Taylor and Francis 1844. 8vo. In a nice later half morocco binding with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Blind stamped to upper outer corner of first leaf of table of contents. In "The Annals and Magazine of Natural History" volume 14. A very fine and clean copy. Darwin's paper pp. pp. 241-251. Entire volume: vii 1 - 472 12 plates. First edition of Darwin's paper on flatworms collected by him during the Beagle voyage one of the important early papers by Darwin on invertebrates originally intended for publication in The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle. This is Darwin's first publication on taxonomy: illustrated with a plate drawn by Darwin it describes a new genus and 15 new species of flatworm. Extremely rare on the market."The paper on flatworms . was Darwin's first venture into taxonomy. In it he described a new genus and 15 new species; most of the latter are still recognised as valid. He took a great deal of interest in these animals making extensive notes on their morphology and behaviour" Porter Darwin's Sciences.Previously familiar only with marine species Darwin was astounded to discover two new species of flatworm living on dry land in Brazil. He was intrigued by their close resemblance to snails and evolutionary questions may well lie behind his strong interest in them. PROVENANCE: From the collection William Pickett Harris Jr. 1897 - 1972 pencil note on p. iii. American investment banker and biologist. Following a career in banking Harris was appointed Associate Curator of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Michigan in 1928. "Harris played a highly important role in developing mammalogy and systematic collections of mammals at the University of Michigan" Hooper p. 923.Freeman 1669 hardcover
1860ref. 1263511860. New York: D. Appleton and Company 1860. 8vo 7 5/8 x 5 inches; 195 x 125 mm. 432 pp. Folding lithographed diagram speciation tree facing p. 108. Original dark green bead-grain cloth with covers decoratively stamped in blind and spine ruled in gilt and blind and lettered in gilt. Original dark brown coated endpapers front free endpaper removed; early ink signature J.F. Oakes dated 1868; bookplate of Isador H. Coriat and stamp of Edmund Brill with inscription. Professionally conserved: hinges strengthened head and foot of backstrip renewed. § First issue of the first American edition. One of the most influential scientific works of the nineteenth century "On the Origin of Species" was and still is one of the most controversial books ever printed. In it "Darwin not only drew an entirely new picture of the workings of organic nature; he 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" Printing and the Mind of Man. Although published the same year as the second English edition the text of the first American edition with the two stereo reprints of the same year is identical to the first English edition Freeman 373 with the whale-bear story surviving intact. Freeman 377. Grolier/Horblit 23b "the most influential scientific work of the nineteenth century". Printing and the Mind of Man 344b describing the 1859 first edition. unknown
1860ref. 1263511860. New York: D. Appleton and Company 1860. 8vo 7 5/8 x 5 inches; 195 x 125 mm. 432 pp. Folding lithographed diagram speciation tree facing p. 108. Original dark green bead-grain cloth with covers decoratively stamped in blind and spine ruled in gilt and blind and lettered in gilt. Original dark brown coated endpapers front free endpaper removed; early ink signature J.F. Oakes dated 1868; bookplate of Isador H. Coriat and stamp of Edmund Brill with inscription. Professionally conserved: hinges strengthened head and foot of backstrip renewed. § First issue of the first American edition. One of the most influential scientific works of the nineteenth century "On the Origin of Species" was and still is one of the most controversial books ever printed. In it "Darwin not only drew an entirely new picture of the workings of organic nature; he 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" Printing and the Mind of Man. Although published the same year as the second English edition the text of the first American edition with the two stereo reprints of the same year is identical to the first English edition Freeman 373 with the whale-bear story surviving intact. Freeman 377. Grolier/Horblit 23b "the most influential scientific work of the nineteenth century". Printing and the Mind of Man 344b describing the 1859 first edition. unknown books
1861ref. BCNH2001Octavo approx. 20 cm x 12.5 cm. Pagination: pp. xix 1 538. Complete with the half-title page and the single large folding lithographed diagram by William West facing page 123. Bound in the publisher's original green diagonal-wave-grain cloth covers blocked symmetrically in blind spine beautifully decorated and lettered in gilt. Original dark plum/salmon-glazed paper endpapers. Features the original intact paper binder's ticket of "Bound by Westleys & Co. Friar Street London" affixed cleanly to the lower corner of the front pastedown. An absolutely exceptional collector-grade copy in entirely untouched original cloth. Binding & Cloth: Far superior to typical surviving copies. The cloth retains its deep vibrant original green color completely escaping the severe brown uniform toning/sun-fading that alters almost all surviving Murray spines. The gilt lettering and decorative triangles on the spine remain brilliant and sharp. Minimal honest shelf wear to the spine ends and corners; no fraying or exposed boards. Hinges and Structural Integrity: Both the front and rear inner hinges are completely original tight and uncracked. The notoriously brittle salmon-glazed paper endpapers are unbroken along the gutters. Interior & Text Block: The pages are remarkably clean flat and bright free from the heavy distracting brown foxing that typically plagues Victorian paper stocks. A faint neat contemporary pencil signature is present on the upper margin of the half-title page adding excellent period provenance without detracting from readability. The Folding Diagram: The folding lithographed chart facing page 123 is in pristine condition. It opens smoothly is perfectly folded completely crisp and entirely free of the fold splits edge chips or heavy handling marks common to this plate. An immaculate 'no-excuses' example of one of the most influential scientific works ever published. Highly desirable in this rare state of preservation. John Murray, Albemarle Street hardcover
1864ref. 56000S.-Peterburg, 1864. 8vo. Bound in a beautiful recent pastiche-binding of brown half calf with marbled papers over boards and elegant gilding to spine. End-papers renewed. A few dampstains and a bit of brownspotting throughout. A nice copy. XIV, 399, (1) pp. + 1 plate.
1872ref. 56501Kjøbenhavn [Copenhagen], 1872 - (Kristiania [Oslo], 1890) - Stockholm, 1871. A very nice and harmonious set, in four excellent half calf bindings.1) The Danish translation: 1 volume 8vo. A nice contemporary half calf with gilding to spine and gilt title-label. Only light wear. Internally some light brownspotting. (19), XIII, 605, (1) pp.2) The Norwegian translation: 2 volumes small 8vo. Bound in two excellent, uniform, recent red morocco bindings in pastiche-style, with gilt lines to spines. The work is printed in quite bad paper, which is always yellowed and quite brittle. Thus, the first title-page has two small restorations from verso, far from arrecting printing. The second title-page had an old owener's signature and a previous owner's stamp. 379, (5)"" 383 pp.3) The Swedish translation: 1 volume large 8vo. Bound uncut and with the extremely scarce original front wrapper in a lovely later brown half morrocco binding in contemporary style, with five raised bands and gilt author and year to spine. Front wrapper bound on a strip at inner hinge and with a missing outer coner (far from affecting printing). Old owner's name to front wrapper. An excellent copy. XI, (1), 420 pp.
1864ref. 56000S.-Peterburg 1864. 8vo. Bound in a beautiful recent pastiche-binding of brown half calf with marbled papers over boards and elegant gilding to spine. End-papers renewed. A few dampstains and a bit of brownspotting throughout. A nice copy. XIV 399 1 pp. 1 plate. First edition of the first Russian translation of Darwin's "Origin of Species" a main reason for the widespread effect of Darwinism in Russia where the theory met less resistance in the 1860'ies than it did in Western Europe. In Russia Darwinism had a profound influence not only upon the different sciences but also on philosophy economic and political thought and the great literature of the period. For instance both Tolstoy and Dostoevsky referenced Darwin in their most important works as did numerous other thinkers of the period."In 1864 S.A. Rachinsky professor of plant physiology at St. Petersburg University produced the first Russian translation of the "Origin". Although not a masterpiece of translation art the book sold out so quickly that in 1865 it went through a second printing. By this time Darwin's ideas were discussed not only by scientists but also by such popular writers as Dmitri Pisarev and M. A. Antinovich." Glick p. 232. Rachinsky began translating the "Origin" in 1862 and wrote an important article on the theories presented in it while working on the translation. This article and the translation of the "Origin" into Russian were responsible for the great success and rapid widespread knowledge of Darwinian theory of evolution in Russia. "Darwin was concerned that the "Origin of Species" reach naturalists across the world but translations of that complicated work raised problems for Darwin. If he found it difficult to make the reader "understand what is meant" in England and America at least in those two countries he and the reader were discussing the "Origin of Species" in the same language. Foreign language editions raised not only the thorny question of translating Darwinian terms but also the problem of translators who often thought it proper to annotate their editions to explain the "significance" of Darwinism. The first Russian translation of the "Origin of Species" 1864 appeared however without any comment whatever by the translator Sergei A. Rachinsky professor of botany at the University of Moscow. Rachinsky had begun the translation in 1862 and published an article on Darwinism while continuing work on the translation in 1863." Rogers p. 485. In the year of publication of the translation 1864 Pisarev wrote a long article in "The Russian Word" which purports to be a review of this translation; the critic complains about the absence of notes and commentaries by the translator. Pisarev furthermore points to several errors in the translation and to numerous infelicities of expression. Acknowledging the importance of the work however and of the spreading of Darwinism in Russia he goes on in his own essay to provide a much more popular account of Darwin's theory and to impress upon his readers its revolutionary significance.Nikolai Strakhov also reviewed the translation immediately upon publication acknowledging the effect it would have. Strakhov however recognized potential dangers inherent in the theory and expressed them in his review of Rachinsky's translation. He praised the work for its thoroughness and rejoiced in the evidence that man constituted the highest stage of organic development; but then he went on to argue that by moving into questions of philosophy and theology the Darwinists were exceeding the limits of scientific evidence. Like Pisarev Tolstoy enthusiastically embraced Darwinism. "The first mention of Darwin in Tolstoy's literary "Nachlass" is found in one of the drafts to "War and Peace". There Darwin is listed apparently quite favorably among leading thinkers "working toward new truth" . Thus by the late 1860's the name of Darwin as a leading scientist was already familiar to Tolstoy and duly respected." McLean p. 160. A fact which is often overlooked is that Tolstoy actually knew Rachinsky quite well. Interestingly it was in a letter to Rachinsky in reply to a question about the structure of "Anna Karenina" that Tolstoy made the famous statement that all Tolstoy scholars and lovers know by heart: "I am proud of the architecture - the arches are joined in such a way that you cannot discover where the keystone is". Like Strakhov however Dostoevsky acknowledging the significance of the "Origin" saw the dangers of the theory. In the same year as the publication of Rachinsky's translation he lets the narrator in "Notes from Underground" 1864 launch his attack on Darwinism beginning: "As soon as they prove you for instance that you are descended from a monkey then it's no use scowling you just have to accept it."In "Crime and Punishment" two years later 1866 the Darwinian overtones inherent in Raskolnikov's theory of the extraordinary man are unmistakable. He describes the mechanism of "natural selection" where according to the laws of nature by the crossing of races and types a "genius" would eventually emerge. In general Darwinian themes and Darwin's name occur in many contexts in a large number of Dostoevsky's works.Freeman: 748. See: James Allen Rogers: The Reception of Darwin's Origin of Species by Russian Scientists. In: Isis Vol. 64 No. 4 Dec. 1973 pp. 484-503.Thomas F. Glick: The Comparative Reception of Darwinism. 1974.Hugh McLean: In Quest of Tolstoy. 2008. hardcover
ref. 56501Kjøbenhavn Copenhagen 1872 - Kristiania Oslo 1890 - Stockholm 1871. A very nice and harmonious set in four excellent half calf bindings.1 The Danish translation: 1 volume 8vo. A nice contemporary half calf with gilding to spine and gilt title-label. Only light wear. Internally some light brownspotting. 19 XIII 605 1 pp.2 The Norwegian translation: 2 volumes small 8vo. Bound in two excellent uniform recent red morocco bindings in pastiche-style with gilt lines to spines. The work is printed in quite bad paper which is always yellowed and quite brittle. Thus the first title-page has two small restorations from verso far from arrecting printing. The second title-page had an old owener's signature and a previous owner's stamp. 379 5; 383 pp.3 The Swedish translation: 1 volume large 8vo. Bound uncut and with the extremely scarce original front wrapper in a lovely later brown half morrocco binding in contemporary style with five raised bands and gilt author and year to spine. Front wrapper bound on a strip at inner hinge and with a missing outer coner far from affecting printing. Old owner's name to front wrapper. An excellent copy. XI 1 420 pp. A magnificent collection of first editions of the first Danish Norwegian and Swedish translations of Darwin's masterpiece "The Origin of Species" together constituting the introduction to "The Darwinian Revolution in Scandinavia".The first Scandinavian translation to appear was the Swedish which is also the rarest of the three. Darwinism was strongly opposed in Sweden where the primary reaction to the work came from religious institutions that were outraged and fiercely fought against spreading the ideas presented in "origin" in their country. The second Scandinavian translation to appear was the Danish which was translated in 1872 by the then young botanist J. P. Jacobsen who was soon to become one f Scandinavia's most celebrated and influential authors. He received world-wide fame as the author of "Marie Grubbe" and "Niels Lyhne" which founded literary naturalism in Europe. "In the early 1870's however he was still dedicated to science. In 1873 he received the University of Copenhagen's Gold Medal for his work on desmids single-celled green freshwater algae. The Descent of Man was also translated by Jacobsen and appeared in 1874-75."Darwin's ideas found great resonance in scientific circles in Denmark and his ideas were immediately recognized. "In the early 1870s With the Danish translation the literary critic Georg Brandes started promoting Darwin's ideas as part of his liberal ideology and soon Darwinism became the mark of a new generation of intellectuals. Both the Steenstrup circle and the Brandes circle held Darwin in high esteem but made completely different attributions to his theory. Consequently they both decided to raise money separately for the same Darwin. Darwin had borrowed the collection of barnacles from the Zoology Museum in Copenhagen with the help of Steenstrup. As a compliment Darwin sent him a signed copy of the Origin. Steenstrup acknowledged Darwin as an important fellow naturalist but like many of his colleagues at the University of Copenhagen he never accepted evolutionary theory. The initial scientific reaction to Darwin's work on evolution by means of natural selection was respectful but made few converts. memorial in 1882. Independently Darwinism transformed as it became part of popular culture. " Kjærsgaard Darwinism comes to Denmark.The Norwegian translation was the last of the three to appear but it is quite scarce and very difficult to come by. It was published by businessman and publisher Johan Sørensen 1830-1918 as a part of 'Bibliothek for de tusen hjem' Library for Every Home."The first volume came out at the end of 1889 in five parts and a total of 379 pages. Each part cost 30 øre making a total price of 1 kroner 50 øre. The following year 1890 the second volume appeared and this consisted of four parts totaling 383 pages and cost 1 kroner 20 øre. The books were translated from the English sixth and final edition by the Master of the Arendal Public Secondary College Ingebret Suleng 1852-1928" Glick The Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe.1. The Danish translation: Om Arternes Oprindelse ved Kvalitetsvalg eller ved de heldigst stillede Formers Sejr i Kampen for Tilværelsen. Efter Originalens femte Udgave oversat af J.P. Jacobsen. Kjøbenhavn Gyldendalske Boghandel F. Hegel 1872. 8vo. 10XIII6051 pp. - Freeman No 643 Freeman with wrong collation as he omits half-title and content-leaves.2. The Norwegian translation: Arternes Oprindelse gjennem naturligt Udvalg eller de bedst skikkede Formers bevarelse i Striden for Livet. Oversat efter Originalens VI. Udgave af Ingebret Suleng. I- II. Kristiania Bibliothek for de tusen hjem. Fagerstrand pr. Høvik 1890. Small 8vo. 1-34-3794;1-34-383 pp. - Not in Freeman.3. The Swedish translation: Om Arternas Uppkomst genom naturligt Urval eller de bäst utrustade Rasernas Bestånd i Kampen för Tillvaron. Öfversättning från femte Originalupplagan af A.M. Selling. Stockholm L.J. Hiertas Förlagsexpedition 1871. I-IVV-XI420 pp. 1 plate. - Freeman No 793 Freeman having the wrong year of publication and not mentioning the plate. hardcover
1860ref. 2D-2DIJ-J9AND. Appleton and Company. Very Good. 1860. Unknown Binding. Appleton 1860. First American edition fourth issue with New Edition Revised and Augmented by the Author on title page. 3 blurbs opp. title. Pages: xi 440 2. Folding plate. Yellow endpapers cracked at rear but holding well. Laid flat a few places but binding tight. Mispagination of 116-21. Freeman 380. Original dark green blind stamped cloth light rubbed slight fraying top spine. Ink gift inscription.; 432 pages . D. Appleton and Company unknown
1860ref. 243985New York: D. Appleton and Company 1860. First American edition first printing second state. Publisher's deep plum brown cloth blind embossed spine titled in gilt. Spine sunned with some offsetting boards mild shelf wear overall a near fine copy. D. Appleton and Company unknown
1861ref. 33919London: John Murray 1861. A very early issuance and only the third edition seventh thousand of the title with important additions and corrections of Darwin's monumental work. This edition is printed in the same format and binding as the first edition and includes "An Historical Sketch of the Recent Progress of Opinion on the Origin of Species" in which Darwin acknowledges his fellow scientists as regards the theory of evolution as well as a table of corrections to the first and second editions. Two-thousand copies only were printed and issued in April 1861. Folding lithographed diagram by W. West. Quarto in 12's 7 3/4" x 5 7/8" 193mm x 124mm publisher's original green cloth gilt decorated on the spine and blocked in blind on the covers salmon glazed paper end-leaves with the binders Edmonds & Remnants ticket on the rear paste-down. Housed in a handsome morocco labeled slipcase with chemise. i-v vi-xix 538 2 ads. and with one folding plate. A very fresh and clean copy fine and very bright both internally and externally with only very light evidence of age or use. The end-leaves in excellent condition and unusually clean the hinges strong and pleasing and without refurbishment a slight bit of rubbing only at the extremities. An especially pleasing copy unusually well preserved. One of the best we have seen. AN ESPECIALLY HANDSOME AND PLEASING COPY OF THIS GREAT BOOK. THE THIRD AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT ISSUANCE OF CHARLES DARWIN'S MASTERWORK. The book is rare in cloth in this condition. Darwin's Revolutionary Masterwork in which he not only "drew an entirely new picture of the workings of organic nature; he 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." PMM Together with Copernicus' DE REVOLUTIONIBUS and Newton's PRINCIPIA it is deemed one of the three greatest and most important scientific works ever penned. "The most influential scientific work of the nineteenth century" and "The most important biological work ever written" Horblit Freeman. Darwin's elaboration of the theory of natural selection laid the groundwork for the controversy over the evolution of man and with only slight modification by such scientists as Stephen Jay Gould Darwin's ideas remain the umbra under which most current biological research is conducted. The import of the ORIGIN need hardly be stated. This edition for the first time contains Darwin's historical treatment of theories of evolution: "An Historical Sketch of the Recent Progress of Opinion on the Origin of Species" xiii-xix. Here Darwin acknowledges the impact of Lamarck Patrick Matthew and others right up to 1860 on his thought. As such it is the first edition that situates Darwin in his broader intellectual context. Copies of the ORIGIN are often quite worn but the present item is unusually well preserved bright clean tight and especially handsome. The book was if ever used handled very kindly indeed. Darwin had intended the book to be an abstract of his 'big book' on transmutation of which only the first part Variation Under Domestication 1868 was published in his lifetime. John Murray hardcover
1871ref. 376128London: John Murray 1871. First edition first issue with errata on verso of vol. II title-leaf. viii 423 1; viii ii 475 1 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's green cloth. Light wear to covers expertly recased. Bookplate. First edition first issue with errata on verso of vol. II title-leaf. viii 423 1; viii ii 475 1 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Darwin's Descent of Man created an uproar second only to his Origin of the Species; however "contrary to popular error prevalent now as well as then Darwin never said that man was descended from apes let alone monkeys; what he claimed was that man's ancestors if alive today would have to be classified among the Primates" De Beer Charles Darwin pp. 210-1. ODNB further clarifies "The Descent understood by Darwin as a sequel to the Origin was written with a maturity and depth of learning that marked Darwin's status as an élite gentleman of science" Freeman 937 John Murray unknown
1871ref. 376128London: John Murray 1871. First edition first issue with errata on verso of vol. II title-leaf. viii 423 1; viii ii 475 1 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's green cloth. Light wear to covers expertly recased. Bookplate. First edition first issue with errata on verso of vol. II title-leaf. viii 423 1; viii ii 475 1 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Darwin's Descent of Man created an uproar second only to his Origin of the Species; however "contrary to popular error prevalent now as well as then Darwin never said that man was descended from apes let alone monkeys; what he claimed was that man's ancestors if alive today would have to be classified among the Primates" De Beer Charles Darwin pp. 210-1. ODNB further clarifies "The Descent understood by Darwin as a sequel to the Origin was written with a maturity and depth of learning that marked Darwin's status as an élite gentleman of science" Freeman 937 John Murray unknown books
