DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1871.

2 volumes, 8vo. Illustrations; 2pp. advertisements at end of vol.1, and 12pp. at end of vol. 2; errata. Original russet cloth, stamped in black, spines gilt-lettered (slight wear to spine ends). Provenance: Lockwood (booksellers' ticket).

FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. The work includes the first appearance of the word "evolution" in any of Darwin's works. See Freeman 941 & 942.