DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). A Monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, with figures of all the species . London: Ray Society, 1851-54. 2 volumes, 8 o (222 x 141 mm). 2 wood-engraved plates (one folding), 30 engraved plates by Sowerby (3 hand-colored). Original blue cloth decorated in gilt and blind, upper cover with gilt-stamped monogram of the Ray Society, spines gilt-lettered (spines very slightly faded and with minor wear at ends). FIRST EDITION. "Aside from their bearing on evolutionary theory, Darwin's studies of living Cirripedia are remarkable for having brought to light the existence of complemental males, small parasitic males found under the mantle of larger hermaphroditic or female individuals" (Norman). Freeman 339; Norman 589. (2)
DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). A Monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, with figures of all the species . London: Ray Society, 1851-54. 2 volumes, 8 o (222 x 141 mm). 2 wood-engraved plates (one folding), 30 engraved plates by Sowerby (3 hand-colored). Original blue cloth decorated in gilt and blind, upper cover with gilt-stamped monogram of the Ray Society, spines gilt-lettered (spines very slightly faded and with minor wear at ends). FIRST EDITION. "Aside from their bearing on evolutionary theory, Darwin's studies of living Cirripedia are remarkable for having brought to light the existence of complemental males, small parasitic males found under the mantle of larger hermaphroditic or female individuals" (Norman). Freeman 339; Norman 589. (2)
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