Description: Rare Collectors Edition, ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES BY MEANS OF NATURAL SELECTION OR THE PRESERVATION OF FAVOURED RACES IN THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE. By Charles Darwin. With a New Preface by Charles G. Darwin, a Grandson of the evolutionist. Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre. The Frontispiece portrait by Robert Shore specially commissioned by The Easton Press. This book is printed on archival quality paper especially milled for this edition. It is acid-neutral and conforms to all guidelines established for permanence and durability by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards institute. The book has been bound in full leather, and stamped with a design created exclusively for this edition. In common with other titles in this series of The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written, On The Origin Of Species is provided with moiré end-sheets and bound-in ribbon marker, and the edges are gilded. Produced by The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut. The book measures 19.5cm x 27cm. Please look at all the photos for the best understanding of the condition and contents. There are some very slight signs of handling, but overall in near new condition. It would make an excellent gift, or an excellent addition to a collection. We package with care and consideration, using a tracked and signed for service. If you require any further information then please don't hesitate to ask. Please visit our bridgesbuyandsell eBay shop to browse our large collection of antique/vintage items. If you subscribe to us then you will receive weekly emails with details of stock new in and any current discounts. Also find us on Facebook, bridgesbuyandsell, like our page to keep an eye on what's new and on offer. Thanks for looking.
Price: 299.99 GBP
Location: Shrewsbury
End Time: 2025-01-03T22:03:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 46.1 GBP
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Binding: Leather
Non-Fiction Subject: Natural History
Language: English
Illustrator: Paul Landacre
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: The Easton Press
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States