English naturalist and author (1809–1882) whose book explaining his theories of evolution, On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859), takes a place among the most influential texts in the history of scientific thought. LS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, December 16, 1876. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I wrote to you yesterday addressed to the care of Mr. Murray to thank you for your present, & I write now merely to say that I shall have great pleasure in signing the proposed memorial.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Darwin to an overall size of 16.5 x 14.25. In fine condition. The gentleman referred to in the letter is John Murray, Darwin’s publisher. Darwin began his autobiography, which he titled, Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, for his family. According to Darwin, he began writing it on about May 28, 1876, and had finished it by August 3. A splendid example boasting a particularly large signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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