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DARWIN, Charles. Variazione degli animali: DARWIN, Charles. Variazione degli animali e delle piante allo stato domestico. Torino, U.T.E.T., 18784to, 275x195 mm, publisher paperback. Work published in 9 pamphlets with continuous numbering (pp.

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DARWIN, Charles. Gli effetti della fecondazione: DARWIN, Charles. Gli effetti della fecondazione incrociata e propria nel regno vegetale. Torino, U.T.E.T., 18784to, 275x195 mm, publisher paperback. Work published in 7 pamphlets with continuous numbe

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DARWIN, Charles. L'espressione dei sentimenti: DARWIN, Charles. L'espressione dei sentimenti nell'uomo e negli animali. Torino, U.T.E.T., 18784to, 275x195 mm, publisher paperback. Work published in 8 pamphlets with continuous numbering (pp. 257).

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DARWIN, Charles. La formazione della terra vegetale: DARWIN, Charles. La formazione della terra vegetale per l'azione dei lombrici. Torino, U.T.E.T., 18824to, 275x195 mm, publisher paperback. In the volume, 15 illustrations in the text. Good copy.

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Lever, Charles. A Rent in a Cloud. Moroccan Leather and Cloth Hardbound. Top Gilt (Undated) Title Page ReadsA RENT IN A CLOUD BY A CHARLES LEVER, AUTHOR OF“FORTUNES OF GLENCORE,”“HARRY LORREQUER,” “SIR JASPER CAREW,” “MAURICE TIERNAY,” “ONE OF THEM,” ETC. NEW EDITION. LONDON: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY. [The right of translation is reserved.]Please see listing photos for condition and more details.

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