A Naturalist's Voyage Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. 'Beagle' Round the World Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R.N. By Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S. Description Handsome copy of Darwin's Journal of Researches, and the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle. This scarce copy is dedicated to Charles Lyell, ESQ., F.R.S. Includes the 1845 preface. The book is illustrated with tissue-guarded engraved portrait frontispiece of Charles Darwin with facsimile signature, and numerous illustrations in text. Published by John Murray, London, 1897. Original publisher's dark green cloth, lettered in gilt at the spine, with an image in gilt on the front cover of a person on horseback trying to lasso an ostrich. Decorative patterned endpapers. Book Dimensions: 20 x 14 cm and Number of Pages: 500 including index Condition Excellent Copy. Firm and well-bound copy. External covers in nice shape, with light wear to corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally; the book is in very good condition. Previous owner’s details within old label on inside front cover page. Pages are clean, and illustrations are bright (Please see pictures).