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by which British & Foreign Orchids are fertilised by insects by Charles Darwin

$4,500 · Offered by Rootenberg Rare Books

First edition

London: John Murray, 1862. 8vo. vi, 365, 1 pp., plus 32 pages publisher's advertisements dated December, 1861. FIRST EDITION. Text illustrations. Original plum cloth with an orchid in gilt on front cover. Covers and spine worn, spine a bit shabby, chipped at foot. Interior is excellent with a modern presentation signature on front flyleaf. Item #16360 First edition of Darwin's primary

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