DARWIN, Charles. The Descent of Man, 2 vols, 1st edn 1871, 2nd issue. Vol 2 has 'seventh thousand' on title page. Original green cloth gilt. Freeman 939. (2)

Condition Report

Vol 1 cloth splitting between spine and lower cover. Spine rolled. Bookplate on front pastedown.

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