Collected works. (Journal of Researches; The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs; Geological Observations; The Origin of Species; The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication; The Descent of Man; The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals; Insectivorous Plants; The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species; The Power of Movement in Plants; The Formation of Vegetable Mould; The Life and Letters).

DARWIN, Charles.

Published by New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1896-97

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The Authorized edition. This was the first serious attempt towards a uniform collection, an idea that was not comprehensively achieved until the late 20th-century. There was no collected edition published during Darwin's lifetime. Together, 12 works in 15 vols, octavo (196 x 133 mm). Illustrated with photographic half-tone plates, folding maps, line drawings, and diagrams. 20th-century red half morocco by Asprey, spines lettered in gilt, red cloth sides, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, the rest uncut. In fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collected works. (Journal of Researches; The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs; Geological Observations; The Origin of Species; The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication; The Descent of Man; The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals; Insectivorous Plants; The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species; The Power of Movement in Plants; The Formation of Vegetable Mould; The Life and Letters).
• Publisher: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1896-97
• Edition: 1st Edition