The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, first edition, 1881 — DARWIN (CHARLES)

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Estimate: £300–£400 hammer ≈ $447–$596
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Sale: Bonhams — Books, Maps and Manuscripts, Oxford · 24 March 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1801677
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Darwin, The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, first edition, 1881. Bonhams, 24 Mar 2015, lot 364. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1801677.

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Darwin, The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, first edition, 1881. Bonhams, 24 Mar 2015, lot 364. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1801677.

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