Charles Darwin, Sulla origine delle specie per elezione naturale, first Italian edition based on the third English edition of one of the most significant scientific works ever published by the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882), the father of the theory of evolution. This edition was translated into Italian with the Author's consent by G. Canestrini and L. Salimbeni.
Published in Modena by N. Zanichelli e soci in 1864, this volume is presented in octavo format. At the end of the volume, there is a lithographic plate, which shows light foxing. The binding is in green half morocco, with a smooth spine featuring the author's name and title gilt-embossed.
This work exemplifies the key principles of Darwinian theory, elucidating the mechanisms of natural selection. The condition of the book, along with its rarity as a first Italian edition, underscores its importance as a collectible item within the realm of historical scientific literature.
