The Pickering Masters: The Works of Charles Darwin, Volume 17 : The various contrivances by which orchids are fertilized by insects
1988, Second Edition. London : William Pickering. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #445019
ISBN: 1851963073
Contents; Volume 3 - Journal of Researches, Part II. Volume 6 - The Zoology of the Voyage of the H. M. S. Beagle (Part IV: Fish, Part V: Reptiles). Volume 17 - The Various Contrivances by which Orchids Are Fertilized by Insects. Volume 22 - The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part II. Volume 25 - The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilization in the Vegetable Kingdom.
Price: €45.00