Lot #1060 - Books On Science (3)
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Auction House:Davidson Auctions
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Sale Name:Estate & Collector
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Sale Date:02 Aug 2014 ~ 10am: Part 1 - Various Collections - Lots 1 - 522
02 Aug 2014 ~ 2.30pm: Part 2 - The David Spode Collection - Lots 601 - 1326 -
Lot #:1060
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Lot Description:Books On Science (3)
ROMANES, George John, Mental Evolution in Man. Origin of Human Faculty, London, Kegan Paul, 1888. First edition. Folding frontis. chart mounted on linen, a couple of text diagrams, (10),452pp., some insignificant spotting to blank prelims, marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo., attractive contemporary binding in 1/2 red morocco, gilt decorated spine with raised bands, cloth boards. Gilt crest of a parliamentary library at spine base and on front board. No other markings external or internal. A nice copy; ROMANES, George John, Mental Evolution in Animals. With a Posthumous Essay on Instinct by Charles Darwin. London, Kegan Paul, 1883. First edition. Large folding chart mounted on linen as frontis., a few text diagrams, 411pp., blank endpapers and prelims spotted, some very occasional spotting in text, marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo., contemporary dark brown 1/2 morocco, spine gilt with raised bands, cloth boards. Gilt crest of a parliamentary library at spine base and on front boa -
Estimate:A$400 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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