On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin — 150th Anniversary Landmark Edition

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On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin — 150th Anniversary Landmark Edition

Name: On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin — 150th Anniversary Landmark Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Penguin Classics, 2009

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xiii], 516.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The publisher's stark black boards are remarkably fresh, exhibiting sharp, unbumped corners and a perfectly square, tight text block that suggests the volume remains unread. The edges of the text block and the internal pages are pristine, crisp, and entirely free from the edge-foxing or blemishes that frequently plague this edition. Crucially, the vulnerable clear acetate dust wrapper, which features the printed wraparound title banding and Damien Hirst's artwork, is fully intact. It shows only the most negligible, superficial rubbing inherent to the plastic material, with absolutely no tears, splits, or loss, cementing its status as an excellent, collector-grade example.

Catalogue Note: This volume represents the first impression of the 150th Anniversary Landmark Edition. It is highly distinguished by its striking and unconventional presentation, housed within a fragile clear acetate dust jacket that overlays Damien Hirst’s macabre 2008 painting, Human Skull in Space, directly onto the plain black boards beneath.

Finding this hardcover edition with the plastic wrapper intact and unblemished is increasingly uncommon on the open market, as the acetate is notoriously prone to cracking, scratching, or total loss over time. The striking visual marriage of a foundational Victorian scientific text with Hirst’s provocative contemporary commentary on death makes it a highly desirable edition for collectors.

Since its initial publication in 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species has remained one of the most foundational and paradigm-shifting texts in human history. Dismantling prior beliefs of divine creation with the elegant, revolutionary theory of natural selection, Darwin’s systematic arguments concerning the preservation of favoured races and the struggle for life transformed the biological sciences forever.

This striking anniversary volume revitalises Darwin’s monumental 19th-century scientific treatise with the provocative, contemporary artistic vision of Damien Hirst, exploring the enduring tension between life, death, and evolution. Featuring a newly edited introduction and scholarly annotations by William Bynum, it remains an essential addition to any scientific library.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Charles Darwin

Book Publisher: Penguin Classics

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Science & Medical

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 516

Book Publication Year: 2009

Book Publication Date: September 3, 2009

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Damien Hirst

Book Series: Penguin Classics

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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