Origen de Las Especies: The Origin of Species

Madrid: José de Rojas, 1877. 2nd Spanish Edition. Fine. Full title: "Origen de Las Especies por Medio de la Seleccion Natural ó Conservacion de las Razs en su Lucha por la Existencia por Charles Darwin; Traduccion Directa de la Sexta Edicion Inglesa por Enrique Godinez. Segunda edicion castellana notablemente corregida y aumentada." [Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or Conservation of Roots in their Struggle for Existence by Charles Darwin; Direct Translation of the Sixth English Edition by Enrique Godinez. Second Spanish edition notably corrected and enlarged.] The second Spanish edition of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species with original frontispiece and fold out diagram for page 128. This is also the first printing of two letters from Darwin, who was known to constantly update editions of Origin of Species during his life. Bound in contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards with five panels divided by triple gilded lines and with gilded lettering. Old library label to first pastedown from the library of 19th century Spanish Naval officer and author, Fernandez Duro. Thin and light crease to front cover, lower right corner; otherwise in excellent condition with only minor rubbing or creasing elsewhere. Interior is very clean and clear with minor to no toning.

Pages: (2) (12) 559
Dimensions: 8¾ x 5⅞ x 1⅝.