Containing the First Appearance of the Word 'Evolution' in Darwin's Works. DARWIN, CHARLES. 1809-1882. The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex. London: John Murray, 1871. 2 volumes, 8vo. Half-titles, engraved illustrations. 16 pp publisher's catalogue dated January 1871 at end of each volume. (Some internal spotting.) Publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, spines gilt-lettered (rubbing and evidence of a removed label on front board of each volume, some light wear to extremities, hinges starting, a few minor chips to endleaves). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, containing the first appearance of the word 'evolution' in Darwin's works (vol I, p 2), preceding its appearance in the sixth edition of On the Origin of Species published the following year. 'This is really two works. The first demolished the theory that the universe was created for Man, while in the second Darwin presented a mass of evidence in support of his earlier hypothesis regarding sexual selection' (Garrison-Morton-Norman). First issue, with vol I, p 297, beginning 'transmitted' and vol II with printer's imprint on half-title verso, errata on title verso and the 'Postscript' leaf tipped-in after p viii. Freeman 937; Garrison-Morton-Norman 170; Norman 599. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing