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1979 The Journal of a Voyage in H.M.S. Beagle
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding, Limited Edition, Signed, With Slipcase
Number twenty-seven of five hundred copies of this work, flat signed by George Pember Darwin, the great grandson of Charles Darwin.
The majority of the text of this work is a facsimile of the handwritten manuscript of Darwin's journal onboard the Beagle, produced from the hand-written original held by the The Royal College of Surgeons.
Illustrated with four sepia plates, and a frontispiece. Collated, complete.
In the publisher's original quarter calf binding, and slip case.
A wonderful limited edition of Darwin's account of the expedition, including information on the biology, geology, and anthropology which he observed.
With a preface from King Charles III, Prince Charles at the time of publication.
Condition
In the publisher's original half calf binding with gilt detailing, and corresponding cloth covered slip case. Externally, exceptional, with light rubbing to the top raised band of the back strip, and a minor fold in the back strip centre. Slip case in fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Plates clean and bright.
Near Fine
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