How to Sell Your Charles Darwin Memorabilia
Naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin is considered the “father of evolution” from his contributions to the field of evolutionary biology and his theory of natural selection. Many of Darwin’s collections during his expedition on the HMS Beagle around South America formed the groundwork for his theories. Though his work was once considered by many as controversial following the release of “On the Origin of Species”, his discoveries are held with high regard today and his work has inspired many great scientists and thinkers. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions have achieved great realized prices on Charles Darwin items and can help you sell or consign your Charles Darwin memorabilia.
Below are some of our top Charles Darwin memorabilia sales:
5) Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed to Naturalist Henry Walter Bates
Charles Darwin’s work on evolution and natural selection was supported by many fellow naturalist-explorers, including Henry Walter Bates. In a letter dated 12 February 1879, Darwin writes to Bates regarding a document to be sent to The Royal Society, a UK-based Fellowship of esteemed scientists and the oldest national scientific association. We realized $6,250 for this letter.
4) Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed from 1876
We realized $5,938 for a Charles Darwin autograph letter dated 4 January 1876. Letter is penned on stationery from his Down House, where he lived with his family for 40 years and wrote “On the Origin of Species”. In this 1876 letter, 17 years following the release of “On the Origin of Species”, Darwin’s public perception is now positive as he kindly thanks Irish gardener and journalist William Robinson for the mention of his writings.
3) Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed
We sold a Charles Darwin autograph letter signed on his personal Down House stationery for $5,938. In this letter Darwin graciously declines an offer for a German translation of ”On the Origin of Species” and explains that he’s already made an agreement with Herr Koch & Prof. Victor Carus. Julius Victor Carus is remembered for translating the third German edition of ”On the Origin of Species” as well as releasing a collection of Darwin’s works in German.
2) Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed
We realized $15,000 for a Charles Darwin autograph letter to his second cousin, naturalist Reverend William Darwin Fox. This 1860 or 1861 letter discusses evolution content regarding correlation between white cats with blue eyes and deafness which had been mentioned in Darwin’s first edition of “On the Origin of Species”. The writing on this correlation was slightly revised within later editions as more clarity was provided.
1) First Edition, First Printing of “On the Origin of Species”
“On the Origin of Species” was first published in 1859 and is one of the most well-known book titles that introduced the theory of evolution and explained that populations change over time through the process of natural selection. Charles Darwin also presented some of his findings from his expedition on the HMS Beagle in the book. We sold a scare first edition, first printing of “On the Origin of Species” for $68,250.
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