The Selfish Gene by Dawkins Richard, First Edition (34 results)

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition Thus. 2006 Oxford University Press 30th anniversary edition paperback; as new copy; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

fine. Hb, First Edition (Folio) 367 pages with illustrations in colour. No slipcase. Dawkins classic book on Life, us and why we are what we are and its effects. Authors first book. A fine copy. No inscriptions. Pictures available.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. British 30th anniversary edition, first printing (full print run includes '1'), 2006. First thus. With original unclipped (and unpriced to front inner flap) jacket. Original ribbon marker present. Index. Introduction to this edition by the author. Jacket has minor patchy edge/shelf wear, the odd very small mark, odd minor crease/rub to edges and minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine and to corners. Boards are fine with no faults. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Pages are slightly tanned. No other faults. A nice copy. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.

First Folio Society edition, first printing. First edition with these illustrations. Publisher's original black cloth with gilt titles to the spine and illustration in gilt and bronze by Neil Gower to the upper board, in slipcase. Printed on Abbey Wove Paper. Illustrated with 51 colour photographs throughout. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the fine structurally sound slipcase. Richard Dawkins' debut book 'The Selfish Gene' was first published in 1976 by Oxford University Press and became an influential scientific work on the 'genes eye view' of evolution. This first illustrated edition follows the text of the 2006 thirtieth anniversary edition. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Desmond Morris (Jacket design) (illustrator). First Edition. A second printing of the first edition - reprinted with corrections in 1976. The book was first published in 1976. ***Very good in black cloth-covered boards, with gilt titles to the spine. The gilt is still beautifully bright, having been protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked. Head and tail of spine just slightly creased. No bumps or tears to the cloth. Corners sharp. The page block edges don't have the usual foxing, but there is a small area of light staining to the bottom of the fore-edge - not affecting the interior pages. Internally the book is near fine with no inscriptions or other annotations. Pages clean. No creases or tears. There is a very slight reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. ***In a very good dustwrapper, with the fabulous wraparound surrealistic illustration taken from the painting 'The Expectant Valley' by Desmond Morris. The dustwrapper has been neatly square price-clipped, but is otherwise complete, with some creasing and rubbing at the edges, particularly at the top of the spine, which also has a couple of small areas of loss to the surface colour (please see scans). No chips or tears, and there is hardly any of the usual fading to the colour on the spine. Dustwrapper bright and clean. ***224 pages including a Bibliography, Index and Key to bibliography at the back of the book. 222mm x 140mm. ***'Richard Dawkins first came to prominence with his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene", which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. With his book "The Extended Phenotype" (1982), he introduced into evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. "The Selfish Gene" is a 1976 book on evolution by the ethologist Richard Dawkins, in which the author builds upon the principal theory of George C. Williams's "Adaptation and Natural Selection" (1966). Dawkins uses the term "selfish gene" as a way of expressing the gene-centred view of evolution (as opposed to the views focused on the organism and the group), popularising ideas developed during the 1960s by W. D. Hamilton and others. From the gene-centred view, it follows that the more two individuals are genetically related, the more sense (at the level of the genes) it makes for them to behave cooperatively with each other.' (Wiki) ***'Four thousand million years ago molecules with the power to make copies of themselves first appeared in the sea. What was the fate of these ancient replicators? They did not die out: they are masters of the survival arts. But do not look for them floating loose in the sea; they gave up that cavalier freedom long ago. Now they swarm in huge colonies, safe inside gigantic lumbering robots, manipulating the outside world by remote control. They are in all of us; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the sole reason for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A second printing of Richard Dawkins' first published book, published with corrections - probably the most famous work of genetic science - in very nice condition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Desmond Morris (Jacket design) (illustrator). First Edition. A third printing of the first edition - reprinted with corrections in 1977. The book was first published in 1976, and reprinted with corrections the same year, and in this printing in 1977. ***A near fine copy in black cloth-covered boards, with gilt titles to the spine. The gilt is still beautifully bright, having been protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked. No bumps or tears to the cloth. No creasing. Corners sharp. The page block edges don't have the usual foxing, just a few small spots to the bottom edge. There is also no reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Internally the book is also near fine with no inscriptions or other annotations. Pages clean. No creases or tears. ***In an unusually near fine dustwrapper, with the fabulous wraparound surrealistic illustration taken from the painting 'The Expectant Valley' by Desmond Morris. The dustwrapper has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £2.95 net. The dustwrapper is complete, with virtually no rubbing or creasing at the edges, even on the spine - just a tiny loss of surface colour on the fore-edge of the front foldover edge. No chips or tears. Very unusually also, there is virtually none of the usual fading to the colour on the spine. The white inner flaps are slightly browned at the edges, otherwise the dustwrapper is bright and clean. ***224 pages including a Bibliography, Index and Key to bibliography at the back of the book. 222mm x 140mm. ***'Richard Dawkins first came to prominence with his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene", which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. With his book "The Extended Phenotype" (1982), he introduced into evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. "The Selfish Gene" is a 1976 book on evolution by the ethologist Richard Dawkins, in which the author builds upon the principal theory of George C. Williams's "Adaptation and Natural Selection" (1966). Dawkins uses the term "selfish gene" as a way of expressing the gene-centred view of evolution (as opposed to the views focused on the organism and the group), popularising ideas developed during the 1960s by W. D. Hamilton and others. From the gene-centred view, it follows that the more two individuals are genetically related, the more sense (at the level of the genes) it makes for them to behave cooperatively with each other.' (Wiki) ***'Four thousand million years ago molecules with the power to make copies of themselves first appeared in the sea. What was the fate of these ancient replicators? They did not die out: they are masters of the survival arts. But do not look for them floating loose in the sea; they gave up that cavalier freedom long ago. Now they swarm in huge colonies, safe inside gigantic lumbering robots, manipulating the outside world by remote control. They are in all of us; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the sole reason for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A third printing of Richard Dawkins' first published book, published with corrections - probably the most famous work of genetic science - in really beautiful collector's condition. All three printings from 1976-77 are rarely found in this near fine condition. The book is prone to a reading lean, and the jacket is nearly always either torn, chipped or spine-faded. This is a wonderful copy. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good tight copy without dust wrapper, age spotting to page edges, owners signature inside, light wear, minor marks, small paper label sellotaped onto base of spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Desmond Morris (Jacket design) (illustrator). First Edition. A second printing of the first edition - reprinted with corrections in 1976. The book was first published earlier in the same year. One of the best examples of this book that we have had. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards, with gilt titles to the spine. The gilt is still beautifully bright, having been protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked. Head and tail of spine uncreased. No bumps or tears to the cloth. Corners sharp. The page block edges are very clean, without the usual foxing. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Internally the book is also near fine with no inscriptions or other annotations - just a very small 'Ex-Libris R. I. Tricker' label affixed to the front pastedown, hidden by the front flap of the dustwrapper. Pages clean. No creases or tears. ***In a near fine dustwrapper, with the fabulous wraparound surrealistic illustration taken from the painting 'The Expectant Valley' by Desmond Morris. The dustwrapper is complete, and has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £2.95 net, with a spare price sticker label. The extremities are only slightly rubbed and creased. No chips or tears. Slight fading to the colours on the spine as is often found with this title. Dustwrapper bright and clean. Very uncommon in this condition. ***224 pages including a Bibliography, Index and Key to bibliography at the back of the book. 222mm x 140mm. ***'Richard Dawkins first came to prominence with his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene", which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. With his book "The Extended Phenotype" (1982), he introduced into evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. "The Selfish Gene" is a 1976 book on evolution by the ethologist Richard Dawkins, in which the author builds upon the principal theory of George C. Williams's "Adaptation and Natural Selection" (1966). Dawkins uses the term "selfish gene" as a way of expressing the gene-centred view of evolution (as opposed to the views focused on the organism and the group), popularising ideas developed during the 1960s by W. D. Hamilton and others. From the gene-centred view, it follows that the more two individuals are genetically related, the more sense (at the level of the genes) it makes for them to behave cooperatively with each other.' (Wiki) ***'Four thousand million years ago molecules with the power to make copies of themselves first appeared in the sea. What was the fate of these ancient replicators? They did not die out: they are masters of the survival arts. But do not look for them floating loose in the sea; they gave up that cavalier freedom long ago. Now they swarm in huge colonies, safe inside gigantic lumbering robots, manipulating the outside world by remote control. They are in all of us; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the sole reason for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A second printing of Richard Dawkins' first published book, published with corrections - probably the most famous work of genetic science - in beautiful collectable condition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine wrapper. 40th anniversary edition, with extra material. Stated first impression. Signed to title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Richard Dawkins to the title page. A fine, unread copy of a first edition, first impression hardback in a fine, unclipped dustjacket which has been enclosed in a clear, removable protective cover. All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. Signed by Author(s).

Hard. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1st Edition - 1st Printing. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Boards tidy. Spotting to first few front pages and back end papers. Spotting to closed edges. Light shelf wear to dust jacket including rubbing and bumping to edges. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Desmond Morris (Jacket design) (illustrator). First Edition. A first printing of the true first edition, published in 1976. The book was soon reprinted with corrections in the same year, and again in 1977 and copies of the first printing are now quite scarce. ***Very good in black cloth-covered boards, with gilt titles to the spine. The gilt is still beautifully bright, having been protected by the dustwrapper. The boards are clean and unmarked, with just some light creasing at the top and tail of the spine. No other bumps or creases. Corners sharp. The edges of the page block are quite heavily foxed, but hardly affecting the interior pages - just a few spots in the fore-edge margins. Internally the book is also very good, with the original owner's name 'P. D. Morant' in ink at the top of the front free endpaper. A loosely inserted postcard mentions that the owner was Environmental Scientist Patricia Digby Morant. No creases or tears to the pages. ***In a near fine dustwrapper, with the fabulous wraparound surrealistic illustration taken from the painting 'The Expectant Valley' by Desmond Morris. The dustwrapper has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £2.95 net, and is complete, with hardly any faults. No chips, tears or creasing, and none of the usual fading to the colour on the spine. Dustwrapper bright and clean. ***224 pages including a Bibliography, Index and Key to bibliography at the back of the book. 222mm x 140mm. ***'Richard Dawkins FRS FRSL (born 26 March 1941) is a British evolutionary biologist and author. An atheist, he is well known for his criticism of creationism and intelligent design. Dawkins first came to prominence with his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene", which popularised the gene-centred view of evolution and introduced the term meme. With his book "The Extended Phenotype" (1982), he introduced into evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. In "The Selfish Gene", the author builds upon the principal theory of George C. Williams's "Adaptation and Natural Selection" (1966). Dawkins uses the term "selfish gene" as a way of expressing the gene-centred view of evolution (as opposed to the views focused on the organism and the group), popularising ideas developed during the 1960s by W. D. Hamilton and others. From the gene-centred view, it follows that the more two individuals are genetically related, the more sense (at the level of the genes) it makes for them to behave cooperatively with each other.' [Wiki] ***'Four thousand million years ago molecules with the power to make copies of themselves first appeared in the sea. What was the fate of these ancient replicators? They did not die out: they are masters of the survival arts. But do not look for them floating loose in the sea; they gave up that cavalier freedom long ago. Now they swarm in huge colonies, safe inside gigantic lumbering robots, manipulating the outside world by remote control. They are in all of us; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the sole reason for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A true first printing of this most famous work of genetic science, in the original near fine dustwrapper. Richard Dawkins' first published book. Scarce now in the first printing, especially in such a nicely preserved dustwrapper! ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

A first edition, first printing of 'The Selfish Gene', published by the Oxford University Press in 1976. A very good book with spotting to the page edges and a little dustiness to the top edge. In very good dustwrapper (spine faded) which is clipped and has some internal spotting. Published in 1976, 'The Selfish Gene' revolutionises the way we understand evolution. Dawkins argues that natural selection operates at the level of genes, not individuals or species. Genes are portrayed as "selfish" entities striving to replicate themselves, using organisms as survival machines. This perspective explains behaviours like altruism as strategies that ultimately benefit genetic survival. Dawkins introduces concepts like the "meme"a cultural gene analogueand emphasises the power of genes in shaping life. The book combines clarity with scientific rigour, making complex evolutionary biology accessible and compelling, while challenging traditional views of co-operation and purpose in nature.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The First UK printing published by Oxford University Press, UK in 1976. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Just a hint of toning to the text-block. A neat contemporary owner's penned name and date to the upper blank end-paper. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with only the very slightest of fading to the green colouring of the spine. Light toning to the flap upper edges. A very bright example of the Desmond Morris illustrated wrapper, and now protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. A copy of the ticket for the signing event accompanies this title as provenance. A very sharp copy of the author's ground breaking debut book. 'In July 2017, a poll to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 'Royal Society science book prize' listed 'The Selfish Gene' as the most influential science book of all time' (The Guardian 20/7/17). Increasingly scarce with such attributes. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A near fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (some spotting to top of textblock)- in a near fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY RICHARD DAWKINS - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A near fine slipcased hardback - a folio edition, first printing thus - no dustjacket (as issued) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY RICHARD DAWKINS - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 548 pp., First printing of the 40th anniversary edition.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. 2nd Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Oxford, 1989. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Oxford University Press, 1976. First edition. xi, 224 pp. Publisher's cloth. Some marking and notes.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8.75 x 5.5", cloth, 224pp with index, covers a bit rubbed, spine ends bumped else a nice, clean, fresh copy in a lightly edge-worn dustjacket. FIRST EDITION (SD, NAP).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 019857519X . Hardback. First Printing of the First edition as signified by the date 1976 on copyright page with no other later dates or printings listed, Bound in dark blue cloth with gold gilt lettering on spine. Book has a very light tan spotting on the top edge of the book , not all that noticeable, , and just a slight bit on the books front edge, Otherwise book is a Tight sound unmarked copy in Very Good plus condition. Slight price sticker strip to the bottom area of the front cover of the dustjacket and slight chipping to the top edge of the dustjacket at the spine area, not affecting any lettering, Otherwise ]dustjcket is a Tight sound unmarked copy in Good to Very Good condition. $ 8.95 original price is present and unclipped on front dustjacket flap. The dustjacket has been placed in a Brodart protective cover by us to protect it and it looks much better than described. . This does not affect the dustjacket in any way, as all taping is done on the outside of the protector. Photos on request. This book is The Selfish Gene Original 1976 First Edition. No Signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This book is bound in bright black boards with bright gilt letters on the spine. The book is clean, bright & unmarked. Like new. States: "Copyright @ 1976 by Oxford University Press". The dust jacket is price clipped with light wear on the spine tips, cover corners & along the edges. No major chips or tears.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good or better. First American edition. 8vo. [5], vi-xi, [6], 2-224 pp. Navy cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Price of $8.95 on the front flap of the dust jacket. A highly influential book in the field of biology, specifically, evolutionary biology. Dawkins explains here how altruism has evolved over the millenia, and the scientific forces behind cooperation between individuals and species. Light foxing to the textblock; jacket with light rubbing and a small closed tear on its rear panel.

[NONE] 1976, 1st American Edition. (hardcover) Near fine in fine dust jacket. xi, [2], 224pp. 8vo. First American edition. There is a book plate paste down to the front fixed endpaper (the name is blacked out with marker); an otherwise perfect copy of this classic work.

Hardcover. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Genuine first printing of one of the most influential science books of the 20th Century. First Printing [Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1976]; xii, 224 pages; black cloth, gold titling to spine, bookseller sticker inside front board, a fine copy; in like illustrated dustjacket. Genuine First Edition [UK printing] of one of the most influential science books of the 20th Century. Jacket illustration from painting by Desmond Morris. ISBN: 0-19-857519-X / 019857519X.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Richard Dawkins on title page. First Folio Society edition. Fine, unused book in very lightly rubbed slipcase. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: F. Dust Jacket Condition: F-. First Edition. F/F-. 8vo. original black boards in unpriced dustwrapper (a trifle rubbed); pp. xii, 224. A near fine copy of the first edition. In July 2017, the book was listed as the most influential science book of all time in a poll to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Royal Society science book prize, ahead of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species and Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo 224pp., True first edition with 1976 on title-page & verso; no further printings noted on copyright page. No price on jacket. Minor wear and tiny name whited-out on title-page o/w nice copy in a like unclipped dust jacket with minimal chips. PHOTO available.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Second printing as stated, of the first edition, signed by Dawkins on the title page. A fine clean tight bright copy, the only marking is Dawkins' autograph on the title page, full navy cloth covered boards with gilt title to spine, small spot at foot of spine, else fine. Unclipped dust jacket with minor edgewear and very light fading to spine. Considered one of the most important science books of the 20ieth century. Rare to find a signed early copy in such nice condition. Signed by Author(s).