The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex - Volume I and II
New York: D. Appleton, 1871. 1st US Ed., second issue, 2 Volumes (complete), original cloth boards decorated in black, gilt spine titles. b&w illus, pp vi, 409; v, 436 plus publisher's ads (including ads for On the Origin of Species). Professionally recased in original boards. Very good condition.
Ground-breaking considerations on the origins of man, covering evolutionary development, races of man, and the role of sexual selection in species differentiation. First use of the word 'evolution' by Darwin (page 2, last line, of Vol. I) preceeding its appearance in the 6th ed of 'Origin of Species'. Freeman 942. Item #100165
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