On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

Fifth Thousand [Second Edition] 8vo. publisher's dark green diagonal wave cloth hardback with decorative gilt to spine and blind-embossed decorative borders to boards. Binder's label (Edmonds & Remnants) to rear pastedown. ix, 502pp. plus 32pp. List of Mr. Murray's Works at rear. Fold out Diagram. Typed address label of Wheldon & Wesley Ltd. (Natural History Booksellers) to front pastedown. No other markings or inscriptions. A few small spots of foxing to diagram and facing page, some foxing to List of Works at end, and the occasional light spot elsewhere. Small closed tear to top edge of p.290. Light rubbing to spine edges, top and foot. Light wear to edges. Overall; A VERY GOOD COPY.