Darwin

1860 · Best.-Nr. 009716 — London: 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