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Charles Darwin - Autograph Note Signed - Theory Evolution Originator - 1875 COA
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CHARLES DARWIN. Charles Darwin (1809–1882) was an English naturalist and author whose books explaining his theories of evolution,
On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection
(1859) and
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
(1871), take the place among the most influential text in the history of scientific thought.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED BY CHARLES DARWIN, THE FAMOUS ENGLISH NATURALIST WHO BOOK,
ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES
, CONCEIVED THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
Autograph note signed by Charles Darwin to T.W. Newton, an assistant librarian at the Geological Museum: “Oct: 1st, With Mr. Darwin’s compliments & sincere thanks.” Written on personal stationery; measures 5 by 4.75 inches; created in Beckenham, Kent, England in 1875; in fine condition with minor staining, ink smudging, and having been attached to a larger sheet of paper; and authenticated by Newton on the top border, “Mr. Charles Darwin, From Mr. Charles Darwin, Author of ‘The Origin of Species,’ to T.W. Newton.” Three similar Darwin signatures recently sold for ,897 in August 2016, ,429 in December 2016, and ,001 in January 2020 at RR Auction.
AUTHENTICATED BY THE LIBRARIAN OF THE GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM IN LONDON IN 1875
Darwin partnered regularly with the Geological Museum to learn about the chemical compositions of specimens he acquired during his famous
Beagle
voyage and within their own inventory to assist with his research and the publication of his works.