Edition : Second edition , Full original green cloth boards. Double blind framing on boards. Spine with gilt lettering, decorative gilt fillet and stamp. Patterned paste-in and free endpapers. Front edges uncut., A fine example of Darwin?s key work, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet interconnected with, natural selection. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 ? 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist renown for his contributions to the understanding of evolutionary biology, and he has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. The Descent of Man discusses many related issues as perceived by Darwin, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, evolutionary musicology, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the dominant role of women in mate choice, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society. The first edition was published by John Murray in 1871., Size : 8vo.(190x125 mm), With a profusion of in-text illustrations and plates. Many signatures still uncut.Second edition revised and augmented. Thirty-third thousand., Blank (2). Half title. Blank. Title. Advertisement. Preface (v-vi). Table (vii-ix). Blank. Contents (xi-xvi). P. 1 ? 693. Blank. Interior with slight toning, otherwise clean and crisp.

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The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex

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John Murray, William Clowes and Sons., London

Publication Date

1896

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Hardcover

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1st Edition

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.

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