DARWIN, Charles

On various contrivances by which British & Foreign Orchids are fertilised by insects

London: John Murray, 1862. 8vo. vi, 365, [1] pp., plus 32 pages publisher's advertisements dated December, 1861. FIRST EDITION. Text illustrations. Original plum cloth with an orchid in gilt on front cover. Covers and spine worn, spine a bit shabby, chipped at foot. Interior is excellent with a modern presentation signature on front flyleaf. Item #16360

Price: $4,500.00