Clean and whimsical ink signature, “Mr. Darwin has much pleasure in sending his signature. Charles Darwin, Down, March 24, 1871,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3 slip. Faint horizontal folds above and below the bold, superlative full signature, scattered light toning, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Darwin penned this third-person sentiment the year his second book on evolutionary theory, The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, was published. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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