Descent of Man
by Boyle, T.C
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0316104698
- ISBN 13
- 9780316104692
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Boston/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company, 1979, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Published in Boston/Toronto by Little, Brown and Company, 1979. SIGNED by the author on the title page. First Edition is stated on the copyright page. Book fine. DJ fine except for slight rubbing on corners, slight wearing along edges, and an almost invisible closed tear on the bottom front cover. DJ price reads "$9.95". We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item.
Synopsis
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004281
- Title
- Descent of Man
- Author
- Boyle, T.C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0316104698
- ISBN 13
- 9780316104692
- Publisher
- Boston/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company, 1979
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1979
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Edges
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- Fine
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- Copyright page
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.