Journal of Researches into Natural History and Geology of the Countries during the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle round the World under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R. N.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1846.
First American edition, first printing. [viii], [1]-351; [vii]-324, 8, 4pp. Two volumes, bound in publisher's brown ribbed cloth stamped in gilt and decorated in blind. Near Fine with some loss to cloth especially at spine ends, name effaced from front paste downs, previous owner's name in old hand to title pages. Slight lean to spine of volume 1, occasional light soiling to text. A lovely set of the first appearance of Darwin's work in America, colloquially known as The Voyage of the Beagle. Freeman 16. Item #140950017
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