Description: Click here to see our other books! The Journal of a Voyage in H.M.S. Beagle Charles Darwin 1979 Genesis Publications : Guilford, Surrey 12" by 9.5" 6-843pp SUMMARY An exceptional limited edition of Charles Darwin's account of the second survey expedition of the HMS Beagle, signed by Darwin's own great-grandson. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Limited Edition,Signed,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Number twenty-seven of five hundred copies of this work, flat signed by George Pember Darwin, the great grandson of Charles Darwin.The majority of the text of this work is a facsimile of the handwritten manuscript of Darwin's journal onboard the Beagle, produced from the hand-written original held by the The Royal College of Surgeons.Illustrated with four sepia plates, and a frontispiece. Collated, complete.In the publisher's original quarter calf binding, and slip case.A wonderful limited edition of Darwin's account of the expedition, including information on the biology, geology, and anthropology which he observed.With a preface from King Charles III, Prince Charles at the time of publication. CONDITION In the publisher's original half calf binding with gilt detailing, and corresponding cloth covered slip case. Externally, exceptional, with light rubbing to the top raised band of the back strip, and a minor fold in the back strip centre. Slip case in fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Plates clean and bright. Overall Condition: Near Fine Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Travel
Publisher: Genesis Publications
Author: Charles Darwin
Binding: Leather
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Special Attributes: Signed
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Guilford, Surrey
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: Yes
Place of Publication: Guilford, Surrey
Year Printed: 1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: Guilford, Surrey
