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Narrative of The Surveying Voyages Majesty’s Beagle 1st Edition. Sold for nearly $150,000.
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Charles Darwin On the Origin of Species 1st Edition
First edition, first printing of “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin, one of the most important books in the scientific canon. London: John Murray, 1859. In this revolutionary book that upended man’s own view of himself, Darwin posits natural selection as the engine driving species’ evolution, an argument so persuasive that even 19th century religious leaders adjusted their teachings to allow for evolution to work in concert with divine planning. Its importance has only grown in the 150+ years since publication, with Freeman concluding it to be “the most important biological book ever written”. First released on 24 November 1859, its scarcity nearly matches its importance, with the first printing consisting of only 1,250 copies, and the number of extant copies now significantly fewer.
All first printing points are present, including original binding, variant B, title page with copyright information on verso, Table of Contents (pages v-ix) with binder instructions to verso, complete pages 1-502, and folding table present between pages 116-117. Bound in publisher’s full green boards, stamped and lettered in gilt. Overall in very good condition; ads at back of volume have been removed as has half-title page, and endpapers have been replaced. Volume is rebacked using morocco, with original spine laid down. Some shelf wear to boards. Light foxing throughout book, with some chipping, small closed tears with repairs to a few pages, and a few dogeared pages. One small mark on page 109, otherwise no internal writing or marks. Housed in a custom quarter-leather clamshell box. Overall in very good condition, a handsome, presentable copy of this scarce first printing. Sold for $68,250.
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed with evolution related content written shortly after ”On the Origin of Species” was published. Dated 16 August (1860 or 1861), Darwin writes to his second cousin William Darwin Fox, who introduced Charles Darwin to entomology. Upon Down, Kent stationery, Darwin writes in part, ”…you had seen a dozen instances of white cats with blue eyes being deaf: how can you by an extraordinary chance remember the sex of any of them…C. Darwin”. Fox’s reply to Darwin, giving additional details on the white, blue-eyed, blind cats, is archived in the Darwin Correspondence Project. Single page letter measures 5” x 8”, with an engraving of Darwin measuring 5.5” x 8”. Uniform toning, mounting tape remnants and writing at top not in Darwin’s hand, overall very good condition. Sold for $15,000.
Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed From 1854
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed to his financial advisor, dated 12 July with no year, but docketed on blank page as 1854 by the recipient, Thomas Salt. At this time, Darwin was beginning to write “On the Origin of Species”, which would be published in 1859. Darwin discusses several financial accounts in the letter, including a loan to a Mr. Muckleston, which had been intended for five years, but took nine to be repaid; Darwin writes “I am thankful to have done with the gentleman.” From his home in Down Farnborough Kent, Darwin writes in full, “My dear Sir / I am much obliged to you for your note received this morning, informing me that 1018 [pounds] will be paid to my account this day in London. – I am very sorry that you shd. have been inconvenienced by Mr. Muckleston paying the whole in Gold. – I am thankful to have done with the gentleman. / I have not yet received the interest from L. Powis on the 13,000 [pounds] up to July 1st., but daresay I soon shall. – I do not suppose that an ordinary receipt for the principal & interest will suffice, & if it be my part to have any formal document drawn up will you be so kind to take the necessary steps. – I sent about a month ago the Bond to you. – I sent a provisional, stamped receipt for the 13,000 [pounds] to Mr. – C. Wilding. / My dear Sir / Your’s very sincerely / C. Darwin”. Three page letter on bifolium stationery measures 9.75″ x 7.75″ unfolded. Small hole at center, folds and light wear, overall very good condition with a bold signature. Sold for $4,520.
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, dated 4 January 1876 upon his letterhead from Down House in Kent. Darwin writes to ”The Garden” magazine founder William Robinson, with whom Darwin had corresponded regarding the behavior of climbing plants and waterlilies. At the time of this letter, public opinion of Darwin’s recent works was positive, a dramatic shift from ”On the Origin of Species”, deemed controversial and even scandalous when it was published 17 years earlier; Darwin even commented that ”everybody is talking about it without being shocked.” The newfound appreciation for his publications is evident in this letter, in full: ”Dear Sir / I am much obliged for your kind gift of six copies of the ‘Garden,’ with a drawing of myself & a notice of my works. This notice is drawn up in the most generous spirit & is highly honourable to me. I thank the writer very sincerely & remain Dear Sir / Yours very faithfully / Charles Darwin”. Single page letter measures 4.75” x 7.5”, archivally framed to 9.25” x 12.25”. Folds and a vertical strip of light discoloration, otherwise near fine condition with bold handwriting and a full, bold signature. Sold for $5,938.
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Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed — Regarding the German Translation for His Works
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, with a large, bold signature ”Ch. Darwin” at conclusion. Writing on 23 January (no year, but sometime between 1875-1882) upon his stationery from Down House in Kent, letter reads, ”Dear Sir / Mr. [John] Murray has forwarded to me your letter of the 20th. I am much obliged for your offer, but I have already agreed with Herr Koch & Prof. Victor Carus for a Translation…Ch. Darwin”. Julius Victor Carus translated the third German edition of ”On the Origin of Species” in 1867 and several subsequent publications by Darwin. Single page letter measures 4.75” x 7.5”, beautifully framed with a photographic portrait of Darwin to a size of 15.5” x 13”. Fold and light creasing, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $5,938.
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, dated 15 June 1859 just a few months before the publication of ”On the Origin of Species”. Darwin here writes to his land agent John Higgins, regarding rent collected from Darwin’s farm at Beesby. Writing from his home in Down Bromley Kent, letter reads in full, ”My dear Sir / I beg leave to acknowledge & thank you for the sum of 244: 15: 11, placed to my account at the Union Bank being 1/2 years rent on the Beesby Farm. / My dear Sir / Yours very faithfully. / Ch. R. Darwin”. Single page letter measures 5” x 8”. Folds and irregular left edge. Darwin purposely signs over a duty stamp at conclusion of letter. Near fine condition with exceptionally bold writing. Sold for $3,300.
Charles Darwin Signature Signed Encapsulated by PSA
Charles Darwin signature, penned “Ch. Darwin” over a British stamp. Docketing upon the verso reveals that the signature is from December 1857, when Darwin was writing “On the Origin of Species”. Slip measures 4.75″ x 1.25″, with unevenly trimmed lower border. Near fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA. Sold for $1,804.
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