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1894réf. PW1191Edinburgh:: T. & T. Clark 1894. 1894. 8vo. xvi 358 10 pp. Crimson blind- and gilt-stamped cloth. Ownership signature of Robert Maxwell Young. Very good a nice copy. PROVENANCE: Robert M. Young is a historian of science specializing in Darwinism. T. & T. Clark, 1894. hardcover books
1995réf. S11301New York:: Alfred A. Knopf 1995. 1995. Thick 8vo. xiii 605 pp. Frontispiece bibliography index. Quarter gilt-stamped gold cloth over gilt-stamped yellow paper-backed boards dust-jacket; jacket with small nick to corner otherwise fine. ISBN: 0394579429 FIRST EDITION. "Janet Browne's definitive. . . biography. . . will not be matched in breadth depth insight or joy in reading" Reidy Kroll & Conway p. 133. "There are innumerable studies of Darwin facetiously referred to as the 'Darwin industry.' However there are some that stand out. The best biography of Darwin was written by Janet Browne. Hers is a wonderful and wonderfully readable account of Darwin's work and life with many new insights" Watson p. 1259. A second volume was issued. Reidy Michael S. Gary R. Kroll and Erik M. Conway. Exploration and Science: Social Impact and Interaction. Santa Barbara CA: ABC-CLIO 2007; Watson James and Charles Darwin. The Indelible Stamp: The Evolution of an Idea. Philadelphia: Running Press 2005. Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. hardcover books
1960réf. S11075London:: British Museum Natural History 1960-61. 1960. Five consecutive issues. Series: British Museum Natural History Historical Series Vols. 2.2-2.6. 8vo. 27-73; 77-117; 153-183; 187-200 pp. Blue-green printed wrappers. Very good. British Museum (Natural History), 1960-61. unknown books
1978réf. S8255Folkestone:: Dawson 1978. 1978. First edition. 8vo. 309 pp. Alphabetical dictionary of Darwin related information. Green cloth dust-jacket. FINE. Dawson, (1978). hardcover books
1960réf. S8254Norwalk:: Burndy Library 1960. 1960. 4to. 72 pp. Illus. folding facs. Printed wrappers; a bit soiled and rubbed but a very good copy. Burndy Library, 1960. unknown books
1981réf. S6746Ithaca and London:: Cornell University Press 1981. 1981. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. xv 834 pp. Blue cloth. Fine. Cornell University Press, (1981). hardcover books
1979réf. LLV2259London:: Society for Nautical Research 1979. 1979. 8vo. 285-382 pp. Illus. Printed wrappers. Fine. Stansbury's contribution appears on pp. 355-357. Other articles in this issue include: "Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Mountbatten of Burma" obituary; "Roman Triremes and the Outriggerless Phoenician Trireme" Lucien Basch; "Seamen in Dutch Ports c. 1700-c.1914" J.B. Bruijn; "Shipowning in Boston Lincolnshire 1836-1848" Stephanie Jones; "Whalebacks" W.P. Dunphy. Society for Nautical Research, 1979. unknown books
1997réf. S12976Knoxville:: University of Tennessee Press 1997. 1997. 8vo. xxi 184 pp. Frontis. index. Tan gilt-stamped cloth dust-jacket. Fine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title. Tracing the growth of creationism in America as a political movement this book explains why the particularly American phenomenon of anti-evolution has succeeded as a popular belief. Conceptualizing the history of creationism as a strategic public relations campaign Edward Caudill examines why this movement has captured the imagination of the American public from the explosive Scopes trial of 1925 to today's heated battles over public school curricula. Caudill shows how creationists have appealed to cultural values such as individual rights and admiration of the rebel spirit thus spinning creationism as a viable even preferable alternative to evolution. / In particular Caudill argues that the current anti-evolution campaign follows a template created by Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan the Scopes trial's primary combatants. Their celebrity status and dexterity with the press prefigured the Moral Majority's 1980s media blitz more recent staunchly creationist politicians such as Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee and creationists' savvy use of the Internet and museums to publicize their cause. Drawing from trial transcripts media sources films and archival documents Intelligently Designed highlights the importance of historical myth in popular culture religion and politics and situates this nearly century-old debate in American cultural history. publisher. / Edward Caudill is a professor of journalism and electronic media at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. ISBN 10: 087049984X University of Tennessee Press, 1997. hardcover books
1978réf. S11557Folkstone UK:: Dawson 1978. 1978. 8vo. 309 pp. Text figs. Green cloth gilt-stamped spine title dust jacket. Burndy bookplate. Fine. Dawson, (1978). hardcover books
1983réf. ND218891983 135 p., num. figs, paperbound. Published in: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. Volume 20, no. 1.
1985réf. ND202651985 [6], 690 p., portrait, 4to, cloth. Added is: Supplement to the Calendar, 1994 (iii, 46 p.).
réf. 66330. The ship 'Beagle' is shown moored off James Island on October 17th. 1835. The topographical view is taken from the coastal sketch ordered by 2nd.Lieut. Sullivan at the time. The details of the 'Beagle' were taken from Admiralty charts and records. The artist JOHN CHANCELLOR 1925-1984 originally a merchant seaman latterly chartered his owm hydrographic survey vessel and on retirement became one of the foremost marine artists of the 20th. century. This painting of the 'Beagle' was one of his last productions - it took 500 hours of research and 750 hours at the easel is meticulous in its detail and full of atmosphere and interest. The run of 850 copies was sold out within 12 months and has been keenly sought since then. It is used on the 'Beagle Project' and the CUP 'Darwin On-Line' web-sites and is also the foundation work for the building of a replica 'Beagle'. Chancellor took considerable trouble to find the best colour printer for the work and the copy offered here is in excellent bright condition. We will of course send images on request. unknown
réf. 66329. The ship 'Beagle' is shown in rough seas off Cape Horn. The details of the 'Beagle' were taken from Admiralty charts and records. The artist JOHN CHANCELLOR 1925-1984 originally a merchant seaman latterly chartered his own hydrographic survey vessel and on retirement became one of the foremost marine artists of the 20th. century. This painting of the 'Beagle' was one of his last works published posthumously. It is meticulous in its detail and full of atmosphere and interest. For a detailed discussion of the technicalities of the two Beagle paintings by ChANCELLOR himself see http:darwin-online.org.uk. unknown
1987réf. 225283Ithaca: Cornell U. Press 1987. First edition first printing. Hardcover in dust jacket. Fine in fine lightly rubbed and spine-sunned dust jacket in mylar cover. Inscribed by David Kohn editor on the title page. Cornell U. Press hardcover
2008réf. 60377AB2008. New York / London Sterling Publishing 2008. 23.5 cm x 26 cm. XII 544 pages. Hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations throughout. Original Hardcover in protective collector's Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. The price for this heavy book includes international shipping per Courier ! Darwin's original writings on his theory of natural selection his travels on HMS 'Beagle' the scandal and advancement that came from it bound into a modern publication complete with fantastic colour photographs and plates of some of Darwin's original work in the illustrations etc. hardcover
réf. 71542Cambridge the University Press 1909. 8vo 18.6 x 12.4 cm. 91 pp. Original red buckram with gilt title on the front board and spine. In transparent sleeve. = This work by the Scottish geologist and president of the Royal Society Sir Archibald Geikie 1835-1924 is the full text of "The Rede Lecture. Given at the Darwin Centennial Commemoration on 24 June 1909.". The first 64 pages contain the actual lecture; the following pages contain 59 notes in smaller printing. The importance of Darwin as a geologist is overshadowed by his contributions to evolution but Geikie shows that Darwin was one of the greatest British geologists too. Geikie and Darwin were friends. Excerpts of letters by Darwin were used by Geikie in his "Prehistoric Europe a geological sketch" 1881 see Freeman. Slight foxing to the endpapers otherwise a near mint copy. Freeman 1351. hardcover
1978réf. S11557Folkstone UK:: Dawson 1978. 1978. 8vo. 309 pp. Text figs. Green cloth gilt-stamped spine title dust jacket. Burndy bookplate. Fine. Dawson, (1978). hardcover
1995réf. S11301New York:: Alfred A. Knopf 1995. 1995. Thick 8vo. xiii 605 pp. Frontispiece bibliography index. Quarter gilt-stamped gold cloth over gilt-stamped yellow paper-backed boards dust-jacket; jacket with small nick to corner otherwise fine. ISBN: 0394579429 FIRST EDITION. "Janet Browne's definitive. . . biography. . . will not be matched in breadth depth insight or joy in reading" Reidy Kroll & Conway p. 133. "There are innumerable studies of Darwin facetiously referred to as the 'Darwin industry.' However there are some that stand out. The best biography of Darwin was written by Janet Browne. Hers is a wonderful and wonderfully readable account of Darwin's work and life with many new insights" Watson p. 1259. A second volume was issued. Reidy Michael S. Gary R. Kroll and Erik M. Conway. Exploration and Science: Social Impact and Interaction. Santa Barbara CA: ABC-CLIO 2007; Watson James and Charles Darwin. The Indelible Stamp: The Evolution of an Idea. Philadelphia: Running Press 2005. Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. hardcover
1978réf. S8255Folkestone:: Dawson 1978. 1978. First edition. 8vo. 309 pp. Alphabetical dictionary of Darwin related information. Green cloth dust-jacket. FINE. Dawson, (1978). hardcover
1888réf. 5768London: Harrison & Sons 1888. Hardcover. Very good. Near fine in modern red cloth. Full volume contains the first printing pp. i:xxv of Huxley's long obituary and short biography of Darwin written and published after a five-year delay. Harrison & Sons hardcover
1894réf. PW1191Edinburgh:: T. & T. Clark 1894. 1894. 8vo. xvi 358 10 pp. Crimson blind- and gilt-stamped cloth. Ownership signature of Robert Maxwell Young. Very good a nice copy. PROVENANCE: Robert M. Young is a historian of science specializing in Darwinism. T. & T. Clark, 1894. hardcover
1980réf. 100236AB1980. 1. Auflage. Wien u.a. Econ Verl. 1980. 500 Seiten. Illustriert. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Minimal stockfleckig / Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Enthaelt u.a.: Die Pampa und Feuerland / Die Abstammung von Charles Darwin / Erste Entdeckungen / Galapagos und die lange Heimreise / Kreuzungsversuche - Darwins 'Heros' etc. etc. hardcover
2000réf. 78242AB2000. London Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2000. 16 cm x 24 cm. XVI 268 pages with illustrations. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following contents:- The Twin Peaks / The Rise and Fall of the Mobile P Gene / When is an Adaptation Not an Adaptation / The Ignorant Gene / Is Dawkins aware of the Error of His Ways / Genetic Turnover; Of Course Of Course / Molecular Drive for Advanced Players etc. "Dear Mr Darwin - You might find it presumptious of me if not a little macabre that I should take up my pen and write to you more than a hundred years after your death. But I'm encouraged to do so because it is on record that you yourself wrote almost fourteen thousand letters on scientific issues many of which I expect were answers to unsolicited correspondence. Despite the gulf that separates us in time and means I know that this letter will arouse your scientific interests for it touches on some of the central issues with which you wrestled all your life.' Thus begins an imagined correspondence between the geneticist Gabriel Dover and Charles Darwin on the surprising findings of modern genetics and their influence on the evolution of biological novelties from genes to organisms. Stimulated by Darwin's relatively uninformed but obviously intelligent questions Dover takes the father of natural selection on an exhilerating roller-coaster ride through the 'new genetics'. In recounting stories from the treasure-trove of modern biology Dover exposes the naively deterministic view of selfish genes and their supposed lonely pursuits of self-replication and self-immortalization. He reveals a world of evolution far more intricate and subtle than can be expected from the notion of natural selection acting alone - a world in which genes are born to cooperate. Set against a backdrop of cultural references ranging from the late poet Ted Hughes through the music of Captain Beefheart to the current ethnic crisis in the Balkans this trenchant humorous and literate correspondence presents a startlingly original view of development and evolution that puts the individual organisms centre-stage".Amazon. hardcover
1859réf. 105735London: Lovell Reeve 1859. First Edition. Hardcover. London Lovell Reeve November 1859 first separate edition. Large quarto viii 128 pages complete with the half-title. Later half roan and stippled cloth lightly rubbed at the extremities; a very crisp and bright copy. 'The first important botanical work by a supporter of the doctrine of evolution by natural selection' Norman often quoted but not going nearly far enough in our opinion!. A singular rarity of the utmost importance. In the concluding paragraph of the postscript unique to this edition Hooker writes: 'I would further observe here to avoid ambiguity that my friend Mr. Darwin's just completed work "On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection" sic from the perusal of much of which in MS. I have profited so largely had not appeared during the printing of the Essay or I should have largely quoted it. Kew November 4 1859'. Lovell Reeve hardcover
réf. 78226Saint Peterburg Wesenberg Down and London Elliott & Fry 1874. Albumen print mounted on cardboard with a red ink border 10.3 x 6.1 cm. With the printed name Darwin in Cyrillic and printed Cyrillic text on recto and verso. Name of Darwin stamped in cyrillic on verso. Preserved in transparent sleeve. = Carte de visite. With a fine crisp portrait of Charles Darwin at the age of 65 years. This photo was made in the studio of Elliott & Fry in 1874. ".while Darwin wrote and published two of his most important evolutionary tracts - Descent of Man and Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals - he took a hiatus from sitting for his photographic image. Once these books were out however he needed an updated carte-de-visite that he could send out to his friends and supporters. He turned again to the photographers who had made his most recent cartes Elliot and Fry. They produced at least four different poses which Darwin would have sent to friends and admirers." Darwin Project - photographic portraits. Van Wyhe identifying the four poses with the letters a to d described the recto of this version as variety 1874 c.7 but give no information about the card verso. However it appears to be the same as in their 1874 c.5. and therefore possibly it is another edition NOT recorded by Van Wyhe. If and when it was licenced to the Wesenberg firm located at Fontanka 55 in old Saint Petersburg is not exactly known. Slightly over-exposed as always. This copy in very good condition. Very rare. J. Van Wyhe in: Helvert P. van and J. Van Wyhe Darwin: a Companion 1874 c.7. p. 175. Not recorded by Freeman. unknown
