L'idée d'évolution dans la nature et l'histoire

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half red sheep binding, smooth spine lightly browned decorated with gilt stippling with very light rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription from Gaston Richard to his colleague Mr. Rodier, professor of philosophy at the University of Bordeaux.
Light foxing affecting only the edges, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.