Darwin (Charles) The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex,2 vol., first edition, second issue, (with list of works by author on verso of title instead of errata and with p.297 of vol.1 reset with first word 'When'), wood-engraved illustrations, 16pp. advertisements at end of both vol., vol.2 some finger-marking to margins and H1-4 with upper corners slightly creased and with finger-marking, a few spots or small marks, original cloth, gilt, rebacked, preserving original backstrips, spine ends slightly chipped, vol.1 spine creased, corners of both vol. a little worn, rubbed, [Freeman 938], 8vo, 1871.

***'The Descent, understood by Darwin as a sequel to the Origin, was written with a maturity and depth of learning that marked Darwin's status as an élite gentleman of science.the Descent of Man brought the full force of evolutionary proposals directly into the heart of ordinary Victorian life.' (Adrian Desmond, James Moore, and Janet Browne, Oxford DNB)..