[Medicine & Science] Darwin, Charles (1809-1882)
The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. New York: Appleton & Co., 1861.Fourth American edition, with "New edition, revised and augmented by the author" in italic capitals on the title page; the first three American editions are identical (despite statements on the title pages to the contrary), however, this edition has additional material, for which see below; octavo, bound in publisher's textured green cloth, some water stains to cover, losses at head and tail; front joint split, contents toned, 7 3/4 x 5 in."The fourth [American edition] is considerably altered. It includes a supplement of seven pages at the end of author's 'additions and alterations [...] received too late to be incorporated in their proper places.' It also contains the historical sketch, in its earlier and shorter form, as a preface." (cf. Freeman page 83.)Freeman 382.