Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology
of the
Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World
Charles Darwin
Second edition, corrected, with additions, of Darwin’s first published book. A significantly revised and expanded version of his contribution to the Narrative of the Surveying Voyages, this edition of the Journal of Researches—better known today as The Voyage of the Beagle—offers vivid observations from South America, the Galápagos, and beyond. It foreshadows many of the ideas later developed in On the Origin of Species. (Freeman 16)
London: John Murray, 1845. Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, four raised bands to spine, ruled and lettered in gilt; pp. viii, 519 + [1 ads]. Illustrated with in-text engravings. Lacking the half-title and 16pp ads. In very good condition. Light general wear to boards, binding remains tight, sturdy and square. Owner's signature to first blank, scattered foxing to prelims, else internally clean and fine.