Darwin (Charles) The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the

Darwin (Charles) The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom, first edition, 3-line errata slip, 1 diagram and 109 tables, light spotting to title, hinges cracked but firm, original green cloth, a little rubbed, [Freeman 1249], 8vo, 1876. *** This survey of the nature of the mechanisms favouring cross fertilisation and the advantages to be gained by what was considered by Darwin to 'form a complement to that on the 'Fertilisation of Orchids'. Provenance: Walter L. Bourke Dec 1879 (signature to endpaper).

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