Charles Darwin - L'Origine des Espèces - 1982

Charles Darwin – On the Origin of Species – Complete edition in 2 volumes

Elegant complete edition in two volumes of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, one of the most important and influential scientific texts in modern history.

A fundamental work for understanding the birth of the modern theory of evolution, here presented in a particularly refined editorial form, designed to be appreciated both for its content and for its striking presence in a library.

A refined decorative binding

The two volumes feature a sturdy hard binding in brown faux leather, enriched with raised decorations.

The spine is one of the most evocative elements of the edition: the gilded decorations depicting animals and plant motifs immediately recall the Darwinian theme, creating an elegant link between the book’s cover and its scientific content.

The gilded inscriptions and decorative elements are well preserved and give the volumes an especially elegant appearance.

A work that changed the history of science

Originally published in 1859 under the title On the Origin of Species, Darwin’s work revolutionized the way we interpret the diversity of living beings.

Through observation of nature and a substantial array of arguments, Darwin developed the concept of natural selection, laying the foundations for the modern evolutionary theory.

Even today, On the Origin of Species remains one of the most famous and influential scientific works ever published.

Features of the copy

* Author: Charles Darwin
* Title: On the Origin of Species
* Complete work: 2 volumes
* Language: French
* Binding: hard, brown faux leather
* Decorations: engravings and gilded decorations
* Spine: decorated with motifs depicting animals and plants
* Edition: complete in two volumes

Condition

The volumes are in generally excellent condition.

The binding is well preserved, as are the decorations and gilded inscriptions. There are light signs of conservation at the corners of the cover, slightly beveled, as visible in the photographs.

Overall, this is a very pleasant and well-maintained set.

For the collector

A edition particularly suited for those who want to accompany a major work in the history of science with an elegant and decorative editorial presentation.

The pair of volumes lends itself beautifully to a private library, especially thanks to the striking decoration on the spines, which directly evokes the natural world studied by Darwin.

A monumental work of modern scientific culture, gathered here in two refined library volumes: Darwin, evolution and natural selection in an elegant and highly evocative presentation.