Lot 43 · Fine Books & Manuscripts Including Americana
the descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. london: john murray, 1871.
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Fine Books & Manuscripts Including Americana, New York · 14 December 2015
- Dimensions
- 4 x 5 in
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4433659
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Darwin, the descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. london: john murray, 1871. Sotheby's, 14 Dec 2015, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4433659.
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Darwin, the descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. london: john murray, 1871. Sotheby's, 14 Dec 2015, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4433659.
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