Proofs of Charles Darwin's works, 1867 - 1887
Scope and Contents
Comprises proof sheets of various editions of the following works: 'On the fertilisation of orchids by insects';
'The movement and habits of climbing plants';
'The descent of man';
'The expression of the emotions in man and animals';
'Insectivorous plants';
'The effects of cross and self fertilisation in the vegetable kingdom';
'The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species';
'The power of movement in plants';
'On the origin of the species' (sixth edition);
'The variation of animals and plants under domestication';
'The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms';
'Erasmus Darwin' by Ernst Krause.
Dates
- Creation: 1867 - 1887
Creator
- From the Fonds: Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Extent
5 archive box(es)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited on loan by Robin Darwin, purchased by the UL in 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited on loan by Robin Darwin and purchased by the UL in 1975.
Repository Details
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