Lot #195

Charles Darwin

Description

"Adding but “one or two trifling corrections” to a near-final draft, Darwin offers assurance that he is “returning the proof at once”"

ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, November 9, no year. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Absence from home has prevented my returning the proof at once—I have made one or two trifling corrections. The notice seems to me vy good…P. S. I hope you will kindly send me a copy of your journal.“ In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Though the exact work that Darwin is referring to is unclear, in August 1837, he began correcting printer’s proofs of his famous book entitled Journal and Remarks (commonly known as The Voyage of the Beagle). An exceptional letter that relates to his work as author and editor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
• Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014

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