Description: The Power of Movement in Plants Author: Darwin, Charles; Francis Darwin Title: The Power of Movement in Plants Publication: London: John Murray, 1880 Edition: First edition; second state Description: Hardcover. [10]; 592pp. Large duodecimo [19.5cm]. Nicely rebound in 3/4 leather over marbled boards. Gilt stamped title and decoration on spine. Raised bands. Matching marbled endpapers. Mild scuffing to the extremities. Prior owner's bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Textblock a touch age toned. Very Good. With the assistance of his son, Charles Darwin expounds on his theory of phototropism, or the natural movement of a plant towards light. One of Darwin's final works, this book continues his presentation of evidence for his most groundbreaking and impactful theory: natural selection.Lacking errata on page X, along with 32pp publisher's catalogue. Seller ID: 67161 Subject: Science Ken Sanders Rare Books Ken Sanders Rare Books is a full-service antiquarian bookshop in downtown Salt Lake City. We have a vast inventory of used and rare books, a handful of new books, and an ever-changing selection of art, ephemera, maps, photographs, and postcards. We specialize in Utah & the Mormons and Western Americana, with emphases on the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Yellowstone, and other national parks. The literary West is well-represented here, with deep selections of Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, B. Traven, and more. We offer rare and collectible books in many subjects, including Literature, Art, Photography, Children's and Illustrated Books, and Wordless Novels. Proprietor Ken Sanders has been buying, selling and collecting books since childhood. He co-owned and ran the legendary Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore in the 1970s and founded Dream Garden Press, our in-house publishing company, in 1980. Terms & Guarantee All orders ship within 1-3 business days after receiving payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7-10 business days after shipment. Expedited and international shipping options are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 480 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2025-02-14T23:44:17.000Z
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Author: Darwin, Charles; Francis Darwin
Publisher: John Murray
Year Printed: 1880
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
