Lot 273 · English Literature, History, Children's Books & Illustrations
two english fifth editions of on the origin of species… john murray, 1869, comprising:
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- Estimate
- £400–£600 hammer ≈ $517–$775
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children's Books & Illustrations, London · 11 July 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4583115
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Darwin, two english fifth editions of on the origin of species… john murray, 1869, comprising:. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 273. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4583115.
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Darwin, two english fifth editions of on the origin of species… john murray, 1869, comprising:. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 273. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4583115.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Diploma | — | £1,500–£2,000 | |
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