Charles Darwin — The Origin of Species - London: John Murray, 1882. Sixth edition, “Twenty-Fourth Thousand.”
A foundational scientific work, compelling in both content and physical presence.The final lifetime edition — the definitive text.
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The Origin of Species
Charles Darwin
London: John Murray, 1882. Sixth edition, “Twenty-Fourth Thousand.”
Includes the first appearance of the word “evolution” in the text of the work
p. 201 (Chapter VII):
“At the present day almost all naturalists admit evolution under some form.”
and Darwin’s adoption of the phrase “survival of the fittest” (first introduced in the 5th edition).
This is the final lifetime revision of Origin, incorporating Darwin’s last corrections and expanded material.In original publisher’s green cloth with gilt spine titles and decorative blind panels. With a Victorian armorial bookplate (Chichester Gould May) and 1885 gift inscription, providing appealing period provenance.
Complete and well-preserved example. Spine ends rubbed with light fraying; corners worn; cloth shows mild mottling and shelf wear. Hinges intact; text clean with scattered foxing typical of era. A sound, unrestored copy with a distinguished early ownership history.
A cornerstone scientific text and a desirable 19th-century printing in original binding.
Binding: Publisher’s green cloth, gilt spine
Edition: Sixth Edition (Final Darwin revision)
Year: 1882
Condition: Good, period provenance, clean interior, light foxing, wear to cloth
Provenance: Bookplate of Chichester Gould May; gift inscription dated July 1885