DARWIN (CHARLES) The Descent of Man, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, mixed issue (volume 1 'Seventh Thousand', volume 2 first issue), half-titles, without advertisements [Freeman 936/939], 1871; The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animal, FIRST EDITION, second issue,'htat' misspelling on the first line of p.208, 7 heliotype plates (3 folding, one creased, one shaved touching numeral and with short tear closed with old tape on verso), without advertisements [Freeman 1141; G&M 4975], 1872, contemporary uniform green half calf over marbled boards, gilt lettering and red morocco title labels on spines, marbled edges, a few minor abrasions, 8vo, John Murray (3) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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