The first edition of The Origin of Species "Darwin sold for 52 thousand dollars
A copy of the first edition of the book "The Origin of Species" in which Charles Darwin described the framework of his famous theory of evolution, Thursday, April 30, was sold at auction for 35 thousand pounds sterling (about 52 thousand dollars), informs BBC News.
Putting the book up for auction auction company Keys argues that the book is one of 1,250 copies of the first edition of The Origin of Species, published in 1859. According to the company, such books come up for sale rarely, and possession will honor any bibliophile.
In addition, at auction for 32,6 thousand dollars was sold to the year 1868 dated picture scientist with his autograph.
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