Hereditary genius: an inquiry into its laws and consequences

by Francis Galton

$1,500 · Offered by Rootenberg Rare Books

First edition

London: MacMillan and Co., 1869. 8vo. vi, 2 , 390 plus 2 , 39, 1 pages publisher's catalog. FIRST EDITION. Half-title, errata, 2 folding charts, numerous tables, original red cloth, gilt-lettered spine and gilt design on front cover, spine faded. Item #19525 First edition of Galton’s study of genius, in which he examines the families of great men and concludes that genius is

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