On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin, Limited Editions Club, 1963, NF HC

Darwin, Charles, Adelaide, South Australia: Griffin Press, 1963, #1393/1500, Near Fine, 8” x 10 ¾”, 4to, 548 pp. Illustrated by Paul Landacre.

Near Fine quarto, wood veneer front and back cover, black wallaby hide with inlaid label in green and gilt vine design, green speckled edges to the topedge, slight bumping to edges, 548 pp. The Monthly Letter of The Limited Editions Club number 351 and informational paper laid in loose. Very Good + green paper slipcase tan label affixed to spine. Some paint transfer and scuffing to bottom. 71 illustrations of different organisms engraved in wood by Paul Landacre, 6 being full-page two-color drawings. Introduction by Darwin’s grandson, Sir Charles G. Darwin. Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking theory of evolution accompanied by 71 masterful wood engravings by Paul Landacre. An essential scientific text and a collectible work of art.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.