Lot 4
Darwin, Charles
Four works
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 07 February 2024 from 10:00 GMT
Description
The Different Forms of Flowers. London: John Murray, 1877. First edition, 8vo, ads dated March 1877 at rear, original green cloth gilt, some tears and pulling to spine, lacking front free-endpaper, hinges split;
Idem. The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants. London: John Murray, 1875. Second edition, 8vo, ads dated January 1875, original green cloth gilt;
Idem. Insectivorous Plants. London: John Murray, 1875. Second thousand, 8vo, original green cloth gilt, some rubbing, hinges cracked;
Idem. The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom. London: John Murray, 1878. Second edition, later impression, 8vo, ads dated January 1882 at rear, original green cloth gilt
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Footnote
Provenance: Bookplates of John M. Murray