The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex. Second Edition, Revisd and Augmented. (22nd Thousand) In Two Volumes, with Illustrations.

"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" by Charles Darwin, Second Edition, Revised and Augmented, 22nd Thousand, published in London by John Murray in 1888. In this influential scientific work, Darwin develops his ideas on human evolution and examines sexual selection, including the role of mating preferences and competition in the development of physical and behavioral traits. Illustrated with drawings, this two-volume edition represents an important period in the history of evolutionary biology.

Octavo (5" x 7.75"). Two volumes, complete, with 507 and 528 pages respectively. Bound in medium green cloth with blind-stamped rules framing the boards, gilt lettering to the spines, and dark green endpapers. The bindings show edgewear, bumped and rubbed corners with tiny losses at the tips, and ruffled spine ends with small closed tears. The extremities are rubbed, the upper joint of Volume I is starting at the foot, and the rear board of Volume I has an old crease. The top quarter-inch of the first free flyleaf in Volume I is missing, possibly from an excised signature.

An appealing nineteenth-century edition of Darwin’s landmark work, suited to collectors of evolutionary science, natural history, and the history of biology.