DARWIN, Charles. The Descent of Man and Selection In Relation To Sex. London: John Murray, 1871.

First Edition, Fourth Issue, with "Seventh Thousand" on title page of both volumes. Wood engraved illustrations, includes half titles but no advertisements at rear. Contemporary 3/4 leather, marbled boards, endpapers and page edges. The first appearance of the word "evolution" in works by Darwin. A sound and firmly bound Very Good set, if not terribly attractive, some spine labels lacking (see image), leather darkened at spine, edge wear.

Price: $750.00