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2026rif. LRB35000489Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 524 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1868. Text in English. This foundational work by Charles Darwin explores the principles of variation in domesticated animals and plants complementing his earlier theories on natural selection. The volume includes extensive bibliographical references and an index making it an essential resource for scholars of evolutionary biology and agricultural science. This seminal work by Charles Darwin examines the principles of variation in domesticated animals and plants building upon his earlier theories of natural selection. The book features comprehensive bibliographical references and an index serving as a crucial reference for scholars in evolutionary biology and agricultural science. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026rif. LRB39026792Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 530 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1883. Text in English. This seminal work by Charles Darwin explores the principles of variation and domestication in animals and plants complementing his earlier studies on natural selection. It provides a detailed examination of how selective breeding and environmental factors influence the development of species offering foundational insights into the mechanisms of evolutionary biology. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1868rif. 174003London: John Murray 1868. Darwin's earliest use of the phrase "survival of the fittest" First edition first issue of the first of Darwin's works to use the famous evolutionary phrase preceding its appearance in the fifth edition of the Origin of Species by a year. Variation provides a full statement of the facts on which the theories of Origin were based. "Survival of the fittest" was coined by the philosopher and sociologist Herbert Spencer on reading Origin. In the introduction to Variation Darwin notes: "This preservation during the battle for life of varieties which possess any advantage in structure constitution or instinct I have called Natural Selection; and Mr. Herbert Spencer has well expressed the same idea by the Survival of the Fittest" p. 6. Variation represents the first section of Darwin's projected 'big book' on the origin of species of which the Origin itself was an abstract. Ultimately Variation would be the only section of the 'big book' published during his lifetime. It was "intended to provide overwhelming evidence for the ubiquity of variation although it would also incidentally answer Lyell and Gray who maintained that variations had not occurred purely by chance but were providentially directed. Darwin showed that breeders indeed selected from a vast array of minute random variations" ODNB. "He gave numerous instances of the causes of variability including the direct effect of the conditions of life reversion the effects of use and disuse saltation prepotency and correlated growth. Variation also addressed a key criticism of Origin: that it lacked an adequate understanding of inheritance" ibid. This is the only Darwin title published by Murray to appear in the larger format of demy octavo. The first issue was published in a run of 1500 copies for which this copy has all the relevant points: five errata in Volume I nine errata on seven lines in Volume II and the spine imprint on one line. The second issue with substantial textual variations was published in a run of 1250 copies in February and is distinguished by a single erratum in Volume I no errata in Volume II and a two-line imprint on the spine. 2 vols demy octavo. With 43 woodcuts in text. Vol. I with 32 pp. of publisher's advertisements dated April 1867 Vol. II with 2 pp. of advertisements dated February 1868. Original green cloth spines ruled and lettered in gilt covers panelled in blind dark green coated endpapers binder's ticket of Edmonds & Remnants to rear pastedown of Vol. I. Light bumping and wear minor cracks to inner hinges slight splitting between gatherings U & X Vol. I otherwise the book blocks tight and firm short closed tear to leaves F4 Vol. I and N4 Vol. II light browning to margins of Vol. I: a very good copy. Freeman 877; Garrison-Morton 224.1; Norman 597. hardcover
1875rif. BCNH2005This copy represents the first printing of the extensively altered second edition containing Darwin's finalized text and definitive presentation of his provisional theory of pangenesis. A handsome tight and highly well-preserved set. Spines slightly bumped and rubbed at the head and tail with minor shelf-wear to the corner tips. Interior textblock is notably clean and bright; gilt on spines remains strong and vivid. Inner hinges remain intact and firm. A highly collectible set of a foundational evolutionary text. John Murray, Albemarle Street hardcover
1893rif. AQ28184London: John Murray 1893. In two volumes. xiv 473pp 1; x 495 1 32pp. With numerous in-text illustrations and a terminal catalogue of publisher's advertisements to Vol. II. Original publisher's green cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Lightly rubbed. Inked ownership inscription to front blank fly-leaf of Vol. I very light scattered spotting. A handsome copy of the revised second edition of naturalist Charles Darwin's 1809-1882 study of variation within plants and animals caused by the modification of species by breeders and horticulturists. First published in 1868 the work is notable for containing the first appearance of the term 'survival of the fittest along with the fifth edition Origin of Species 1869 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 F893. Second edition revised. Eighth thousand. 8vo. John Murray hardcover
1896rif. 72394New York: D. Appleton & Company. VG. 1896. Leather Bound. Hardbacks in Very Good condition without dust jackets. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 970 pages. Bound in 3/4 leather. Some uncut pages . Quick shipping excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information . D. Appleton & Company hardcover
1868rif. 660059Orange Judd & Co 1868. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Hardcover in panelled green cloth gilt titles to spine. Volume Two Only. 12mo - over 6¾ in. - 7¾ in. 568pp. Mild wear to board covers bumping to fore-edge corners two mild dents to front fore-edge slight dampstain to lower text block corners binding solid and strong bookplate to front pastedown interior text clean. Very Good copy. Orange Judd & Co hardcover
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1868rif. 151873London: John Murray 1868. First edition first issue of Darwin's hypothesis of pangenesis in which he first uses the phrase "survival of the fittest" for the first time. First issue without publisher's advertisements errata with five items in six lines in the first volume on page vi and nine items in seven lines in the second volume on page viii. Octavo two volumes bound in full contemporary calf with titles and tooling to the spine double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels all edges marbled marbled endpapers illustrated with numerous in-text illustrations and a chart. In very good condition bookplates to the front pastedowns. 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. John Murray unknown
1868rif. 10685New York: Orange Judd & Company 1868 Faint small spots of discoloration along the foredge of first 193 pages - does not affect legibility or integrity of the volume. Bumped two lower corners of covers. Bookplate to inside front cover. ; Book is in excellent condition. Volume 2 is concerned with how species inherit particular characteristics Darwin first published his 'provisional hypothesis' of pangenesis. This theory of 'gemmules' was not met with much acceptance and today is not valuable as scientific explanation but it was important in laying down the key questions that needed to be answered regarding the processes of genetic inheritance. Darwin also used volume 2 to challenge the theories of evolution by design expounded by the botanist Asa Gray. Darwin's arguments were some of the very first in a long debate that remains hot today. The work was intended to counter critics of Origin of Species particularly those who questioned the reality of variation and the mechanism of inheritance. It is considered a classic in evolutionary biology providing crucial support for the theory of evolution. It laid groundwork for modern plant and animal breeding and genetics. ; ; 568 pages. Hardcover. Very Good. Orange Judd & Company hardcover
1896rif. 160101New York: D. Appleton and Company 1896. Authorized Edition." Includes preface to the second edition. Hardcover. Good. 2 vols.: xiv 473; x 493 p. 21 cm. Photos and other b&w illustrations. Half burgundy leather with marbled paper boards. Top edges gilt. Worn edges bumped corners scratches to boards some faint marks and scratches on spines and spine head on vol. II a bit chipped. Some page edges a bit roughened and a few pages uncut. Part of the selected works of Darwin 1896-7 in 15 vols. D. Appleton and Company hardcover
rif. 1026122597.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1868rif. 157199London: John Murray Titles state 1868. First Edition second issue. Hardcover. Good. 2 vols.: viii 411 32; viii 486 2 p. 23 cm. 43 b&w illustrations in vol. I. Original publisher's green cloth with blank impressing on boards gilt on spine. Corners worn some dents to edges softening to spine ends stains and rubbing to cloth. Vol. II has scuff on lower spine. Bookplates on front pastedowns. Endpapers at front have stuck together in vol. II and were formerly stuck in vol. I; the latter has scuffs at front. Light stains to vol. I bottom edge. 32 p. publisher's catalogue at rear of vol. I dated February 1871. 2 p. publisher's list at rear of vol. II dated February 1868. One line Erratum to vol. I and no errata to vol. II. Incudes the first appearance of the phrase "survival of the fittest" in any of Darwin's works on p. 6 of vol. I where he gives credit for the phrase to Herbert Spencer. A large part of the book contains discussion of artificial selection and pangenesis the mechanism he suggested to explain heredity. John Murray hardcover
rif. thl23London: John Murray 1890. Second Edition Revised Seventh Thousand. This work marks the first appearance of Darwin’s theory of ‘pangenesis’ his attempt to explain sexual reproduction and the inheritance of traits. Freeman 882. 8vo. pp. xiv 473 1ads; x 495. text illus. index. later quarter sheep Ex-library. thl23 London: John Murray, 1890 unknown
1868rif. 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
1876rif. 142603250018D. Appleton and Company 1876. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. DAMAGED. LEATHER RUBS OFF WHEN HANDLED. COVER MAY NOT MATCH THE PICTURE ON THIS SITE. AN EXCELLENT READING OR REFERENCE SET! Set of 2 Hardcovers. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show edge wear with RUBBING AND SCUFFING Binding is tight hinges strong. DAMAGED.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! D. Appleton and Company hardcover
1896rif. 130259New York: D. Appleton and Company 1896. Authorized Edition. half leather with marbled paper over boards. good /no jacket. 5 3/8 x 8 " 968 total pages two volume set. ex college library. spine labels inked out book plates on inside front covers. stamped on front inside covers and title pages. pockets and remnants of date due slips on inside rear covers. rubbing to edges and corners top of spine of volume two chipped. shipping will be extra for this set please inquire. D. Appleton and Company unknown
rif. 69339Natural history Darwin & evolution . 2nd. Ed. Pub. John Murray 1905. Two volume set with b/w. illus. 8vo. Hardbacks. Some light marking / spotting to fore-edges of text blocks and to ends o/w. contents fine. Original leaf green cloth boards in nr. fine condition. A very pleasing set. Freeman 902. Natural history Darwin & evolution hardcover
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1893rif. 104581London: John Murray. 1893. Volumes I and II complete original cloth boards with gilt to spine and blindstamped rule to boards pp xiv 473; x 495 plus 32 pp later publisher's ads. Second edition revised eighth thousand. School presentation plate front endpaper both volumes school's blindstamp corner of preminary pages otherwise clean. Corners gently rubbed. Very good condition. Darwin's discussion of the mechanisms of variation. Significantly it includes in chapter XXVII a description of Darwin's theory of heredity which he here called pangenesis. 2nd Edition. Cloth Boards. John Murray hardcover
rif. 68564Fine illustrated and antiquarian Natural history . 1st. Ed. 2nd. Iss. Pub. John Murray. 1868. Two volume set with 32-pages of adverts dated April 1867 to rear of Vol. I and 2-pages of adverts dated February 1868 to rear of Vol. II. With Edwards & Remnants binders label to pastedown of Vol. I. 8vo. Hardback. With signature of possibly the first owner dated 68 to ffep of both vols. Some spotting to ends only very occ. elsewhere o/w. contents fine. Index sections unopened. Original publishers decorated green cloth showing light shelf wear o/w. nr. fine. Freeman 878. This set was clearly owned by someone who studied both this work and The Origin of Species. There are informed pencil notes within the text 17 in number alongside 12 annotations all leading to a larger pencil note at the end of Vol. II in which the writer puts forward his argument as to why Darwins argument breaksdown - this note dated 1871. Fine illustrated and antiquarian Natural history hardcover
rif. 1023261529.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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