The temple of nature, or The origin of society: a poem, with philosophical notes / by Erasmus Darwin
1803, First Edition. London : Printed for J. Johnson, by T. Bensley. Poor copy in the original full tree calf. Spine worn, back board and portrait frontis missing. Shadow-staining in parts. Remains overall quite a good example in need of some attention. Item #415742
Physical description; 174, 124 pages : 4 plates originally (now only 3) (including frontispiece) ; 29 cm. Notes; "Additional notes," I-XV : 124 pages at end. 4 stipple engravings by Houghton (M. Haughton, the younger?) after J.H. Fuessli, R.A. Contents; Canto I. Production of life -- Canto II. Reproduction of life -- Canto III. Progress of the mind -- Canto IV. Of good and evil -- Additional notes. Subjects; 1700-1799. Natural history ; Poetry. Evolution (Biology) ; Poetry. English poetry 19th century. Botany 18th century. Poetry, Modern 18th century.
Price: €425.00