Edition: First Edition
Illustrated By: T. W. Wood
Published By: John Murray
St Mary's Books is proud to present this 1872 first edition of Charles Darwin's pioneering work, "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals". Bound in half dark green leather with dark green boards, marbled edges, and raised bands complimenting the gold gilt lettering on the spine, this hardback book contains i-vi and 374 pages of text. This fascinating book is peppered with engravings by notable zoological illustrator T. W. Wood, among other artists. The production of "Expression of the Emotions" involved several innovations, such as: a questionnaire circulated as preparatory research, experiments on Darwin's friends and family members, and the use of photography in the presentation of scientific information. This text, which explores the biological roots of emotive behaviours and the animal origins of human characteristics, has been hailed as a foundational text of modern psychology. This copy is in very good condition, with only some minor bumping and wearing to the corners, a Union Club paste down and an ex-libris stamp on the free endpaper - yet the interior remains remarkably clean, bright, and readable. "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals" is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any natural history enthusiast.
Book Condition: Good to Very Good
Author: Charles Darwin
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123031
Price £350.00
