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Charles Darwin: His Life Told in an Autobiographical Chapter and in a Selected Series of His Published Letters.
London: John Murray, 1902. (Second) Edition (Sixth Thousand in this Form). Hardcover. The portrait frontispiece is engraved from the study by Mrs. Cameron. The abridged version of Francis Darwin's life of his father (the fourth edition of the 'Life and Letters' overall) first app.eared in 1892.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Very Good+. Light shelf/edge wear (focused at tips and hinges, head/tail), front joint cracked (but tight), light even toning to text block, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo, 348pp. illus (b/w plates, with a tissue-guarded photogravure toned in sepia portrait frontispiece), index. Green cloth boards with stamped designs, gilt titling. Item #12581
Price: $150.00