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The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (2 Vols.)
by Francis Darwin
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Collectible; Very Good
- Seller
-
Waccabuc, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: D. Appleton & Co, 1888. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. A handsome example of the 1888 2nd American edition, complete in 2 volumes and edited by Darwin's son, Francis. Both volumes solid and VG in their russet cloth, with very light wear at the spine crowns. Gilt-lettering along the spines and decorative rule to the front panels still crisp and bright. 12mos, 1,120 pgs. all told. Armorial bookplates at each front pastedown.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6779
- Title
- The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (2 Vols.)
- Author
- Francis Darwin
- Format/Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectible; Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- D. Appleton & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1888
- Keywords
- Rare Charles Darwin, rare letter Compilations
- Bookseller catalogs
- Natural History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Appledore Books, ABAA
All books are offered subject to prior sale. Materials are returnable within 1 week of receipt provided prior notice is given.
About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2005
Waccabuc, New York
About Appledore Books, ABAA
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Glossary
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- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...